CNA Classes in West Plains, MO: 4 State-Approved Programs
West Plains has 4 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 West Plains
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Missouri State Univ-West Plains Approval expires 01/07/21 | 128 Garfield Avenue | School or college | (417) 255-7247 |
| Nhc Healthcare - West Plains Approval expires 01/11/24 | 211 Davis Drive | Nursing facility | (417) 256-0798 |
| Southern Missouri Technical Institute | 407 W Thornburgh St | School or college | (417) 256-6152 |
| West Vue Nursing Home Approval expires 10/04/27 | 210 Davis Drive | Nursing facility | (417) 256-2152 |
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 West Plains
CMS lists 3 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing homes in West Plains, each with its reported nurse aide staffing, staff turnover, and inspection record. Compare the nursing homes in West Plains.
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 West Plains
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)
- Poplar Bluff (5)
- Sikeston (5)
- Warrensburg (5)
- Maryville (4)
Questions about CNA classes in West Plains
- How many CNA classes are in West Plains, MO?
- Missouri's approved nurse aide training list names 4 CNA programs in West Plains. Each is listed on this page with its address and phone number.
- How long is CNA training in West Plains?
- Programs in West Plains 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 West Plains?
- 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 3 nursing homes in West Plains.