CNA Classes in Kansas City, MO: 6 State-Approved Programs
Kansas City has 6 CNA training programs on Missouri's approved list. Missouri requires 175 hours of training, 100 of them clinical. Typical CNA pay in the Kansas City area is $39,710 a year, 5% above the Missouri figure, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
CNA programs in Kansas City
Each program below appears on Missouri's official approved list. 3 of them are run by a nursing facility or care center, judging by the listed type or program name. Confirm current approval, start dates, and cost with the program before enrolling.
| Program | Address | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manual Career Technical Center | 1215 E Truman Road | School or college | (816) 418-5229 |
| Metropolitan Community College - Penn Valley Approval expires 02/05/27 | 3444 Broadway, Ste 216 | Nursing facility | (816) 604-4727 |
| Seasons Rehab And Healthcare Center | 15600 Woods Chapel Road | Nursing facility | (816) 478-4757 |
| Tiffany Springs Rehab & Health Care Center Approval expires 06/12/28 | 9191 Ambassador Drive | Nursing facility | (816) 741-5570 |
| Top Point Healthcare Solutions, Llc Approval expires 10/31/27 | 7667 Nw Prarie View Road Ste 205 | School or college | (816) 288-1752 |
| Univ Of Central Missouri-Paseo Kc Approval expires 01/19/27 | 1740 Paseo Blvd 1101 Nw Innovation Pkwy 64063 | School or college | (660) 543-6622 |
Programs: Missouri approved nurse aide training program list, mirrored September 2026. Pay: BLS OES May 2025. Programs open and close during the year; confirm current approval with the program or the state list before enrolling.
Where CNAs work in Kansas City
CMS lists 23 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing homes in Kansas City, each with its reported nurse aide staffing, staff turnover, and inspection record. Compare the nursing homes in Kansas City.
Under federal rule 42 CFR 483.152(c), a nurse aide who is employed by, or has a job offer from, a nursing facility on the day training begins cannot be charged for any part of the training and competency evaluation program, including textbooks. An aide who is hired by a facility within 12 months of completing a program is entitled to reimbursement of the cost, which the state must provide for on a pro rata basis while the aide works as a nurse aide.
CNA pay in Kansas City
BLS OES May 2025, typical (median) annual pay for nursing assistants · CNA salary in Kansas City
After training: exam and registry
Graduates take Missouri's competency exam, a written or oral test and a skills test, and are then listed on the Missouri CNA Registry. Employers check that listing before hiring. How the Missouri registry works.
CNA classes in other Missouri cities
- St Louis (16)
- Cape Girardeau (8)
- Jefferson City (7)
- Joplin (7)
- Columbia (6)
- Springfield (6)
- Farmington (5)
- Poplar Bluff (5)
- Sikeston (5)
- Warrensburg (5)
- Maryville (4)
- Mexico (4)
Questions about CNA classes in Kansas City
- How many CNA classes are in Kansas City, MO?
- Missouri's approved nurse aide training list names 6 CNA programs in Kansas City. Each is listed on this page with its address and phone number.
- How much do CNAs make in Kansas City?
- Typical CNA pay in the Kansas City area is $39,710 a year, or $19.09 an hour, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025). The Missouri figure is $37,680.
- How long is CNA training in Kansas City?
- Programs in Kansas City follow Missouri's requirement of 175 training hours, including 100 clinical hours. The federal minimum is 75 hours.
- Can I get free CNA training in Kansas City?
- Under federal rule 42 CFR 483.152(c), a nurse aide who is employed by, or has a job offer from, a nursing facility on the day training begins cannot be charged for any part of the training and competency evaluation program, including textbooks. An aide who is hired by a facility within 12 months of completing a program is entitled to reimbursement of the cost, which the state must provide for on a pro rata basis while the aide works as a nurse aide. CMS lists 23 nursing homes in Kansas City.