CNA Classes in Billings, MT: 4 State-Approved Programs
Billings has 4 CNA training programs on Montana's approved list. Montana requires 75 hours of training, 16 of them clinical. Typical CNA pay in the Billings area is $39,150 a year, 4% below the Montana figure, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
CNA programs in Billings
Each program below appears on Montana's official approved list. 1 of them is 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 | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| BILLINGS ADULT AND COMMUNITY EDUCATION NATP | — | (406) 281-5003 |
| CHAPEL COURT ASSISTED LIVING NATP | — | (406) 655-5600 |
| CITY COLLEGE AT MONTANA STATE UNIVERSITY BILLINGS NATP | — | (406) 247-3073 |
| PRIORITIES AT WORK NATP | — | (406) 252-8645 |
Programs: Montana 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 Billings
CMS lists 6 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing homes in Billings, each with its reported nurse aide staffing, staff turnover, and inspection record. Compare the nursing homes in Billings.
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 Billings
BLS OES May 2025, typical (median) annual pay for nursing assistants · CNA salary in Billings
After training: exam and registry
Graduates take Montana's competency exam, a written or oral test and a skills test, and are then listed on the Montana CNA Registry. Employers check that listing before hiring. How the Montana registry works.
CNA classes in other Montana cities
- Butte (4)
- Missoula (3)
- Multiple Locations (3)
- Chinook (2)
- Hamilton (2)
- Helena (2)
- Anaconda (1)
- Arlee (1)
- Baker (1)
- Belgrade (1)
- Big Sandy (1)
- Browning (1)
Questions about CNA classes in Billings
- How many CNA classes are in Billings, MT?
- Montana's approved nurse aide training list names 4 CNA programs in Billings. Each is listed on this page with its address and phone number.
- How much do CNAs make in Billings?
- Typical CNA pay in the Billings area is $39,150 a year, or $18.82 an hour, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025). The Montana figure is $40,900.
- How long is CNA training in Billings?
- Programs in Billings follow Montana's requirement of 75 training hours, including 16 clinical hours. The federal minimum is 75 hours.
- Can I get free CNA training in Billings?
- 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 6 nursing homes in Billings.