CNA Classes in St Joseph, MO: 4 State-Approved Programs
St Joseph has 4 CNA training programs on Missouri's approved list. Missouri requires 175 hours of training, 100 of them clinical. Typical CNA pay in the St Joseph area is $35,900 a year, 5% below the Missouri figure, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
CNA programs in St Joseph
Each program below appears on Missouri's official approved list. 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Advanced Care Of St. Joseph Approval expires 04/10/25 | 3002 North 18Th St | Nursing facility | (816) 364-4200 |
| Belleview Care Center | 1616 Weisenborn Road | Nursing facility | (816) 259-5195 |
| Hillyard Technical Center Approval expires 05/25/24 | 3434 Faraon St | School or college | (816) 671-4170 |
| St Joseph Youth Alliance Approval expires 03/05/27 | 5223 Mitchell Ave | School or college | (816) 232-0050 |
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 St Joseph
CMS lists no certified nursing home with a St Joseph address. Nursing homes across Missouri show staffing and turnover by 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 St Joseph
BLS OES May 2025, typical (median) annual pay for nursing assistants · CNA salary in St Joseph
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)
- Poplar Bluff (5)
- Sikeston (5)
- Warrensburg (5)
- Maryville (4)
Questions about CNA classes in St Joseph
- How many CNA classes are in St Joseph, MO?
- Missouri's approved nurse aide training list names 4 CNA programs in St Joseph. Each is listed on this page with its address and phone number.
- How much do CNAs make in St Joseph?
- Typical CNA pay in the St Joseph area is $35,900 a year, or $17.26 an hour, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025). The Missouri figure is $37,680.
- How long is CNA training in St Joseph?
- Programs in St Joseph 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 St Joseph?
- 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.