Certified nursing assistant training · Kansas City, MO
CNA Classes in Kansas City, MO
CNA classes in Kansas City cover two state routes, with Missouri and Kansas campuses offering different training hours and exams. Compare current local courses, published prices and clinical schedules, then confirm which registry you need for work.
Missouri course requirement75 classroom hours and 100 hours of on-the-job training
Kansas listed courses90-hour nurse aide courses on the current KDADS list
JCCC course options4, 8 or 16 weeks; hybrid options include in-person training
Metro median payNursing assistants: $19.09/hour, BLS May 2025
Compare CNA training on both sides of Kansas City
These providers have a current or upcoming local CNA course in the records checked October 27, 2026. The check line names the Missouri DHSS agency approval or Kansas KDADS course listing covering each provider.
Health Science Institute. Orientation for the October 28 class was October 6; ask about remaining entry requirements and availability. Tuition includes the textbook, exam, listed supplies and screening.
KDADS identifies the training site as Kansas City KS Technical. The course is underway. Confirm the room and any later intake with the CNA contact; the college's technical center address is shown below.
KDADS lists the October 12-November 4 course under sponsor Vital Academy LLC. The school also publishes the November start. Its total includes listed application, uniform, registration, exam, background and TB charges.
The November 2 course matches the KDADS listing. An on-campus information session and enrollment documents are required before the start. Evening students have daytime clinical rotations.
Accelerated: November 2-19, 2026, Monday-Thursday, 7 a.m.-3 p.m.; evening, blended-week and hybrid options also listed
$975 program cost plus $25 registration fee; program cost includes textbooks, lab supplies and one state exam attempt (school page; checked October 27, 2026)
The 2026/2027 schedule also lists an October 27 evening start. Exam scheduling follows the course. Sponsored students must register in person with written funding authorization.
Books, a gait belt and navy blue scrubs are additional purchases. KDADS also lists December 5-January 30 and December 29-January 29 courses. Ask which format applies to your chosen dates.
Tuition includes the background check, name badge and uniforms. The current clinical schedule names Carnegie Village in Belton. Admissions confirms a seat after enrollment requirements are complete.
Olathe Health Education Center. KDADS lists this sponsor in its 90-hour category; JCCC publishes 96 course hours. The listed course has started; confirm the next section. Clinical times are assigned by the instructor.
The current course is underway and matches KDADS. The school also displays 189 South Rogers Road, Suite 1622; confirm the meeting address before travel. The older price document needs reconfirmation for 2026.
90 contact hours; current class dates: October 10-November 14, 2026
Day, evening and weekend formats described in the enrollment agreement; confirm the current section's meeting times
$695 tuition and $60 fees, $755 listed subtotal; textbook $30 and curriculum $20 listed separately (school enrollment agreement with 2023 filename; request a current quote)
The fall cohort is underway; no later CNA start is published. Ask about the next intake. State exam and background check charges are extra. The catalog lists 20-22 sessions; the separate CNA webpage lists 18.
Accelerated: November 2-19, 2026, Monday-Thursday, 7 a.m.-3 p.m.; evening, blended-week and hybrid options also listed
Published cost
$975 program cost plus $25 registration fee; program cost includes textbooks, lab supplies and one state exam attempt (school page; checked October 27, 2026)
90 contact hours; current class dates: October 10-November 14, 2026
Schedule
Day, evening and weekend formats described in the enrollment agreement; confirm the current section's meeting times
Published cost
$695 tuition and $60 fees, $755 listed subtotal; textbook $30 and curriculum $20 listed separately (school enrollment agreement with 2023 filename; request a current quote)
Address
401 South Clairborne Rd, Suite 305, Olathe, KS 66062
Missouri DHSS requires 75 classroom hours and 100 hours of on-the-job training before the final exam. The current Kansas KDADS listing identifies local 90-hour nurse aide courses; choose a course for the state where you plan to seek certification.
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Match approval and location
Check the training agency's name and expiration in the Missouri school roster, or match the sponsor in the Kansas course list linked above. For KCKCC, the KDADS-listed technical training site is separate from the main campus.
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Prepare your enrollment documents
Ask for a checklist before paying. JCCC lists immunization, CPR, identification and clinical screening requirements; MEDS requests identification, a Social Security card, Family Care Safety Registry registration and TB documentation.
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Protect time for clinicals
A class label may not describe every training day. JCCC requires in-person labs and clinicals even for hybrid sections, and Mid-America lists daytime clinicals for its evening option.
Nursing assistant employment and pay in Kansas City
The BLS May 2025 OEWS table for the Kansas City, MO-KS metro reports 13,370 nursing assistant jobs, occupation 31-1131. The median wage was $19.09 per hour, or $39,710 annually. These figures cover the metro across the state line, rather than one city or one training provider.
Use that regional figure when weighing tuition, travel and time away from paid work. It is not a starting-pay offer. Ask employers about the hourly rate for a new CNA, scheduled hours, weekend or overnight assignments, and benefits. Also ask which state's active registry status the position requires before choosing a course.
Published CNA tuition and help paying
MCC's fall 2026 schedule lists $2,410 tuition. Taylor lists $1,600, with the state exam charged separately. Vital Academy publishes $980 tuition and a $1,160 total. Compare included items before choosing a class, and request a written quote for your dates.
How many hours does Missouri CNA training require?
Missouri DHSS describes 75 hours of classroom instruction and 100 hours of on-the-job training, followed by a written or oral exam and a practical exam. A school's calendar can spread those hours across different weeks. Ask how it schedules the clinical portion and whether its advertised end date includes the final examination.
What comes after a Kansas nurse aide course?
You still need to pass the Kansas state CNA exam after completing the course. Kansas College of Nursing describes a computerized state exam, arranged after successful training. Its guidance directs students to the Kansas Nurse Aide Registry to verify certification. Confirm the test site, identification requirements and included fees with your sponsor before the course ends.
Can I complete CNA classes online?
Some local courses offer hybrid study, which combines online lessons with attendance in person. JCCC's course guide says hybrid lectures are online, while labs and clinicals are face-to-face. Clinical schedules are assigned by the instructor. Check those dates before you register, especially if you need time off work or childcare for an early shift.
Do I need a high school diploma for CNA classes?
Check the individual provider rather than assuming one admission rule fits every course. MEDS says its CNA students do not need a high school diploma or GED. The KCKCC training listing on KANSASWORKS lists a diploma or equivalent as an entrance requirement. Ask about reading assessment, age, health documentation and clinical screening when requesting an enrollment checklist.
Can a Kansas-certified nurse aide seek Missouri certification?
Missouri DHSS offers reciprocity for nurse aides certified in another state who are in good standing. You submit the requested certification records for review. Once approved, you can print your Missouri certificate through TMU without taking Missouri's CNA exam. A Kansas course completion document alone is different from an active state certification, so confirm your status before applying.
Can an employer pay for Missouri CNA training?
Missouri DHSS reimbursement guidance covers nursing facilities participating in Missouri Medicaid. It says an aide employed by a covered facility, or holding its job offer when training begins, cannot be charged for the program. Ask the facility to explain how it pays the school and handles required expenses. Keep your offer, receipts and written agreement.