CNA classes in Missouri
What Missouri requires to become a certified nursing assistant, how long it takes, and how to find approved programs near you.
- Required training
- At least 175 hours (+100 over federal)
- Exam
- State competency exam: written + skills
- After you pass
- Listed on Missouri's nurse aide registry
- Median pay (U.S.)
- $42,260/yr · BLS, May 2025
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- Choose a Missouri state-approved nurse aide training program.
- Complete at least 175 hours of classroom, lab and supervised clinical training.
- Pass Missouri's competency exam (written or oral test plus a skills test).
- Get listed on the Missouri nurse aide registry and start applying for jobs.
Frequently asked questions
How many hours is CNA training in Missouri?
Missouri requires at least 175 hours of state-approved nurse aide training, 100 hours more than the federal minimum of 75.
How long does it take to become a CNA in Missouri?
With 175 required hours, most Missouri students finish in about 5 to 12 weeks, depending on whether the class is full-time, part-time or hybrid.
Can I take CNA classes online in Missouri?
Partly. Many Missouri programs put the classroom portion online, but lab and clinical hours must be done in person.
How much do CNAs make?
The national median pay for nursing assistants was $42,260 a year in May 2025, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Pay in Missouri varies by city and employer.
Requirements change. Confirm current rules with Missouri's nurse aide registry before you enroll.
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