CNA Classes in Poteau, OK: 4 State-Approved Programs
Poteau has 4 CNA training programs on Oklahoma's approved list. Oklahoma requires 75 hours of training, 16 of them clinical. Typical CNA pay in Oklahoma is $35,930 a year, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
CNA programs in Poteau
Each program below appears on Oklahoma's official approved list. Confirm current approval, start dates, and cost with the program before enrolling.
| Program | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Kiamichi Technology Center | 1509 S McKenna**, 74953 | (918) 647-4525 |
| Kiamichi Technology Center | 1509 S McKenna**, 74953 | (918) 647-4525 |
| Kiamichi Technology Center | 1509 S McKenna**, 74953 | (918) 647-4525 |
| Kiamichi Technology Center Flex | 1509 S McKenna**, 74953 | (918) 647-4525 |
Programs: Oklahoma 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 Poteau
CMS lists 1 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing home in Poteau, each with its reported nurse aide staffing, staff turnover, and inspection record. Compare the nursing homes in Poteau.
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 Poteau
BLS OES May 2025, typical (median) annual pay for nursing assistants
After training: exam and registry
Graduates take Oklahoma's competency exam, a written or oral test and a skills test, and are then listed on the Oklahoma Nurse Aide Registry. Employers check that listing before hiring. How the Oklahoma registry works.
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Questions about CNA classes in Poteau
- How many CNA classes are in Poteau, OK?
- Oklahoma's approved nurse aide training list names 4 CNA programs in Poteau. Each is listed on this page with its address and phone number.
- How long is CNA training in Poteau?
- Programs in Poteau follow Oklahoma's requirement of 75 training hours, including 16 clinical hours. The federal minimum is 75 hours.
- Can I get free CNA training in Poteau?
- 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 1 nursing home in Poteau.