CNA Classes in Bismarck, ND: 4 State-Approved Programs
Bismarck has 4 CNA training programs on North Dakota's approved list. North Dakota requires 75 hours of training, 16 of them clinical. Typical CNA pay in the Bismarck area is $46,720 a year, about the same as the North Dakota figure, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
CNA programs in Bismarck
Each program below appears on North Dakota's official approved list. Confirm current approval, start dates, and cost with the program before enrolling.
| Program | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Bismarck Public Schools | 806 N WASHINGTON ST, 58501 | (701) 391-9137 |
| Bismarck State College | 1500 EDWARDS AVE, 58501 | (701) 224-5600 |
| Missouri Slope | 4916 N WASHINGTON ST, 58503 | (701) 221-9380 |
| Missouri Slope At Home, Llc | 2425 HILLVIEW AVE, 58501 | (701) 221-9449 |
Programs: North Dakota 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 Bismarck
CMS lists 5 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing homes in Bismarck, each with its reported nurse aide staffing, staff turnover, and inspection record. Compare the nursing homes in Bismarck.
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 Bismarck
BLS OES May 2025, typical (median) annual pay for nursing assistants · CNA salary in Bismarck
After training: exam and registry
Graduates take North Dakota's competency exam, a written or oral test and a skills test, and are then listed on the North Dakota Nurse Aide Registry. Employers check that listing before hiring. How the North Dakota registry works.
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Questions about CNA classes in Bismarck
- How many CNA classes are in Bismarck, ND?
- North Dakota's approved nurse aide training list names 4 CNA programs in Bismarck. Each is listed on this page with its address and phone number.
- How much do CNAs make in Bismarck?
- Typical CNA pay in the Bismarck area is $46,720 a year, or $22.46 an hour, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025). The North Dakota figure is $45,820.
- How long is CNA training in Bismarck?
- Programs in Bismarck follow North Dakota's requirement of 75 training hours, including 16 clinical hours. The federal minimum is 75 hours.
- Can I get free CNA training in Bismarck?
- 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 5 nursing homes in Bismarck.