CNA Classes in Dickinson, ND: 4 State-Approved Programs
Dickinson 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 North Dakota is $45,820 a year, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
CNA programs in Dickinson
Each program below appears on North Dakota'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 |
|---|---|---|
| Dickinson State University | 291 CAMPUS DRIVE, 58601 | (701) 502-4258 |
| Southwest Area CTE Academy (SWCTE | 271 34TH ST WEST, 58601 | (701) 928-1676 |
| St Benedict's Health Center | 851 4TH AVENUE EAST, 58601 | (701) 456-7242 |
| St Luke's Home | 242 WEST 10TH ST, 58601 | (701) 483-5000 |
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 Dickinson
CMS lists 2 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing homes in Dickinson, each with its reported nurse aide staffing, staff turnover, and inspection record. Compare the nursing homes in Dickinson.
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 Dickinson
BLS OES May 2025, typical (median) annual pay for nursing assistants
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 Dickinson
- How many CNA classes are in Dickinson, ND?
- North Dakota's approved nurse aide training list names 4 CNA programs in Dickinson. Each is listed on this page with its address and phone number.
- How long is CNA training in Dickinson?
- Programs in Dickinson 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 Dickinson?
- 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 2 nursing homes in Dickinson.