CNA Classes in Rapid City, SD: 8 State-Approved Programs
Rapid City has 8 CNA training programs on South Dakota's approved list. South Dakota requires 75 hours of training, 16 of them clinical. Typical CNA pay in the Rapid City area is $38,500 a year, about the same as the South Dakota figure, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
CNA programs in Rapid City
Each program below appears on South 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Avantara Arrowhead | — | — |
| Avantara Mountain View | — | — |
| Avantara North | — | — |
| Avantara St. Cloud | — | — |
| Evergreen Fountain Springs Healthcare | — | — |
| M onument Health CNA Program | — | — |
| Peaceful Pines Senior Living | — | — |
| Sanford Health N ursing Assistant Training program GSS St. Martin’s Village–Rapid City | — | — |
Programs: South 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 Rapid City
CMS lists 8 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing homes in Rapid City, each with its reported nurse aide staffing, staff turnover, and inspection record. Compare the nursing homes in Rapid City.
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 Rapid City
BLS OES May 2025, typical (median) annual pay for nursing assistants · CNA salary in Rapid City
After training: exam and registry
Graduates take South Dakota's competency exam, a written or oral test and a skills test, and are then listed on the South Dakota Nurse Aide Registry. Employers check that listing before hiring. How the South Dakota registry works.
CNA classes in other South Dakota cities
- Sioux Falls (5)
- Yankton (3)
- Aberdeen (2)
- Britton (2)
- Brookings (2)
- Hot Springs (2)
- Milbank (2)
- Pierre (2)
- Redfield (2)
- Watertown (2)
- Belle Fourche (1)
- Brandon (1)
Questions about CNA classes in Rapid City
- How many CNA classes are in Rapid City, SD?
- South Dakota's approved nurse aide training list names 8 CNA programs in Rapid City. Each is listed on this page with its address.
- How much do CNAs make in Rapid City?
- Typical CNA pay in the Rapid City area is $38,500 a year, or $18.51 an hour, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025). The South Dakota figure is $38,800.
- How long is CNA training in Rapid City?
- Programs in Rapid City follow South Dakota's requirement of 75 training hours, including 16 clinical hours. The federal minimum is 75 hours.
- Can I get free CNA training in Rapid City?
- 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 8 nursing homes in Rapid City.