CNA Classes in Fargo, ND: 5 State-Approved Programs
Fargo has 5 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 Fargo area is $39,940 a year, 13% below the North Dakota figure, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
CNA programs in Fargo
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Bethany Home Health Care | 201 SOUTH UNIVERSITY DR, 58103 | (701) 239-3523 |
| Data School Of Nursing Assistant | 112 N UNIVERSITY DR SUITE 112, 58102 | (612) 406-4476 |
| Emerald Cares | 15 21ST STREET S STE 102, 58103 | (701) 347-1516 |
| Faith Homecare Professionals | 304 25TH ST S, 58103 | (916) 230-2482 |
| Nd State College Of Science | 1305 19TH AVE N, 58102 | (701) 231-6900 |
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 Fargo
CMS lists 7 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing homes in Fargo, each with its reported nurse aide staffing, staff turnover, and inspection record. Compare the nursing homes in Fargo.
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 Fargo
BLS OES May 2025, typical (median) annual pay for nursing assistants · CNA salary in Fargo
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 Fargo
- How many CNA classes are in Fargo, ND?
- North Dakota's approved nurse aide training list names 5 CNA programs in Fargo. Each is listed on this page with its address and phone number.
- How much do CNAs make in Fargo?
- Typical CNA pay in the Fargo area is $39,940 a year, or $19.20 an hour, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025). The North Dakota figure is $45,820.
- How long is CNA training in Fargo?
- Programs in Fargo 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 Fargo?
- 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 7 nursing homes in Fargo.