CNA Classes in Poplar Bluff, MO: 5 State-Approved Programs
Poplar Bluff has 5 CNA training programs on Missouri's approved list. Missouri requires 175 hours of training, 100 of them clinical. Typical CNA pay in Missouri is $37,680 a year, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
CNA programs in Poplar Bluff
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cedargate Healthcare Center | 2350 Kanell Blvd | Nursing facility | (573) 785-0188 |
| Poplar Bluff Technical Career Ctr Approval expires 10/04/27 | 3203 Oak Grove Road | School or college | (573) 785-2248 |
| The Manor Approval expires 04/13/24 | 2071 Barron Road | Nursing facility | (573) 686-1147 |
| Three Rivers College Approval expires 06/06/16 | 2080 Three Rivers Blvd C/O Nursing Dept | School or college | (573) 840-9680 |
| Westwood Hills Health & Rehabilitation Center Approval expires 02/01/24 | 3100 Warrior Lane P.O. Box 1328 | Nursing facility | (573) 785-0851 |
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 Poplar Bluff
CMS lists 5 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing homes in Poplar Bluff, each with its reported nurse aide staffing, staff turnover, and inspection record. Compare the nursing homes in Poplar Bluff.
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 Poplar Bluff
BLS OES May 2025, typical (median) annual pay for nursing assistants
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)
- Kansas City (6)
- Springfield (6)
- Farmington (5)
- Sikeston (5)
- Warrensburg (5)
- Maryville (4)
- Mexico (4)
Questions about CNA classes in Poplar Bluff
- How many CNA classes are in Poplar Bluff, MO?
- Missouri's approved nurse aide training list names 5 CNA programs in Poplar Bluff. Each is listed on this page with its address and phone number.
- How long is CNA training in Poplar Bluff?
- Programs in Poplar Bluff 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 Poplar Bluff?
- 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 5 nursing homes in Poplar Bluff.