CNA Classes in Yankton, SD: 3 State-Approved Programs
Yankton has 3 CNA training programs on South Dakota's approved list. South Dakota requires 75 hours of training, 16 of them clinical. Typical CNA pay in South Dakota is $38,800 a year, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
CNA programs in Yankton
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 Avera Education Staffing Solutions (AESS) | — | — |
| Avera Sr. James Care Center | — | — |
| SD Human Services Center | — | — |
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 Yankton
CMS lists 2 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing homes in Yankton, each with its reported nurse aide staffing, staff turnover, and inspection record. Compare the nursing homes in Yankton.
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 Yankton
BLS OES May 2025, typical (median) annual pay for nursing assistants
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)
- Sioux Falls (5)
- 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 Yankton
- How many CNA classes are in Yankton, SD?
- South Dakota's approved nurse aide training list names 3 CNA programs in Yankton. Each is listed on this page with its address.
- How long is CNA training in Yankton?
- Programs in Yankton 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 Yankton?
- 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 Yankton.