CNA Classes in Springfield, MO: 6 State-Approved Programs
Springfield 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 Springfield area is $36,180 a year, 4% below the Missouri figure, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
CNA programs in Springfield
Each program below appears on Missouri's official approved list. 5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birch Pointe Health & Rehab Approval expires 07/19/24 | 3705 South Jefferson Avenue | Nursing facility | (417) 889-0773 |
| Glendale Gardens Nursing & Rehab | 3535 East Cherokee | Nursing facility | (417) 889-9955 |
| James River Nursing & Rehab Approval expires 03/21/22 | 3550 East Battlefield | Nursing facility | (417) 889-9500 |
| Ozark Technical Comm College Approval expires 05/11/22 | 1001 E Chestnut Expressway | School or college | (417) 447-7618 |
| Springfield Rehab & Health Care Ctr Approval expires 04/26/25 | 2800 S Fort St | Nursing facility | (417) 882-0035 |
| Wilson'S Creek Nursing & Rehab Approval expires 01/03/28 | 3403 West Mt Vernon | Nursing facility | (417) 864-5600 |
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 Springfield
CMS lists 17 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing homes in Springfield, each with its reported nurse aide staffing, staff turnover, and inspection record. Compare the nursing homes in Springfield.
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 Springfield
BLS OES May 2025, typical (median) annual pay for nursing assistants · CNA salary in Springfield
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)
- Farmington (5)
- Poplar Bluff (5)
- Sikeston (5)
- Warrensburg (5)
- Maryville (4)
- Mexico (4)
Questions about CNA classes in Springfield
- How many CNA classes are in Springfield, MO?
- Missouri's approved nurse aide training list names 6 CNA programs in Springfield. Each is listed on this page with its address and phone number.
- How much do CNAs make in Springfield?
- Typical CNA pay in the Springfield area is $36,180 a year, or $17.39 an hour, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025). The Missouri figure is $37,680.
- How long is CNA training in Springfield?
- Programs in Springfield 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 Springfield?
- 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 17 nursing homes in Springfield.