CNA Classes in Butte, MT: 4 State-Approved Programs
Butte has 4 CNA training programs on Montana's approved list. Montana requires 75 hours of training, 16 of them clinical. Typical CNA pay in Montana is $40,900 a year, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
CNA programs in Butte
Each program below appears on Montana's official approved list. Confirm current approval, start dates, and cost with the program before enrolling.
| Program | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| CREST - NURSE AIDE TRAINING PROGRAM | — | (406) 494-7031 |
| HIGHLANDS COLLEGE NATP | — | (406) 496-3793 |
| PROSPERITY TRAINING CENTER MONTANA | — | (406) 723-6556 |
| TEAMSTERS LOCAL 2 CNA TRAINING NATP | — | (406) 494-2747 |
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 Butte
CMS lists 4 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing homes in Butte, each with its reported nurse aide staffing, staff turnover, and inspection record. Compare the nursing homes in Butte.
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 Butte
BLS OES May 2025, typical (median) annual pay for nursing assistants
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
- Billings (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 Butte
- How many CNA classes are in Butte, MT?
- Montana's approved nurse aide training list names 4 CNA programs in Butte. Each is listed on this page with its address and phone number.
- How long is CNA training in Butte?
- Programs in Butte 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 Butte?
- 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 4 nursing homes in Butte.