CNA Classes in Sioux Falls, SD: 5 State-Approved Programs
Sioux Falls has 5 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 Sioux Falls area is $39,190 a year, about the same as the South Dakota figure, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
CNA programs in Sioux Falls
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Avera Prince of Peace–Sioux Falls | — | — |
| Bethany Home Sioux Falls | — | — |
| Dow Rummel Village | — | — |
| Sanford Health N ursing Assistant Training program Luther Manor–Sioux Falls | — | — |
| Sanford Health N ursing Assistant Training program Stevens Center–Sioux Falls | — | — |
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 Sioux Falls
CMS lists 7 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing homes in Sioux Falls, each with its reported nurse aide staffing, staff turnover, and inspection record. Compare the nursing homes in Sioux Falls.
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 Sioux Falls
BLS OES May 2025, typical (median) annual pay for nursing assistants · CNA salary in Sioux Falls
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
- Rapid City (8)
- 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 Sioux Falls
- How many CNA classes are in Sioux Falls, SD?
- South Dakota's approved nurse aide training list names 5 CNA programs in Sioux Falls. Each is listed on this page with its address.
- How much do CNAs make in Sioux Falls?
- Typical CNA pay in the Sioux Falls area is $39,190 a year, or $18.84 an hour, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025). The South Dakota figure is $38,800.
- How long is CNA training in Sioux Falls?
- Programs in Sioux Falls 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 Sioux Falls?
- 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 Sioux Falls.