CNA Classes in Missoula, MT: 3 State-Approved Programs
Missoula has 3 CNA training programs on Montana's approved list. Montana requires 75 hours of training, 16 of them clinical. Typical CNA pay in the Missoula area is $38,550 a year, 6% below the Montana figure, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
CNA programs in Missoula
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 |
|---|---|---|
| COMMUNITY MEDICAL CENTER MISSOULA NATP | — | (406) 327-4173 |
| DICKINSON LIFELONG LEARNING CENTER | — | (406) 549-8765 |
| PLATINUM CAREER SOLUTIONS NATP - MISSOULA | — | (406) 926-2712 |
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 Missoula
CMS lists 3 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing homes in Missoula, each with its reported nurse aide staffing, staff turnover, and inspection record. Compare the nursing homes in Missoula.
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 Missoula
BLS OES May 2025, typical (median) annual pay for nursing assistants · CNA salary in Missoula
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)
- Butte (4)
- 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 Missoula
- How many CNA classes are in Missoula, MT?
- Montana's approved nurse aide training list names 3 CNA programs in Missoula. Each is listed on this page with its address and phone number.
- How much do CNAs make in Missoula?
- Typical CNA pay in the Missoula area is $38,550 a year, or $18.53 an hour, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025). The Montana figure is $40,900.
- How long is CNA training in Missoula?
- Programs in Missoula 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 Missoula?
- 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 Missoula.