Certified Nurse Assistant

CNA Programs

Course Information Cr Hrs
Certified Nurse AssistantThis class meets the classroom and clinical requirements for Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services to be a CNA. Nonrefundable fee for criminal background check and drug screening for the comprehensive class. Book required, $55.

These classes are appropriate for those new to the healthcare field.

 Course  Dates  Times  Location  Cost
 WDH 450  Jun 7-Jul 27; THF  7:45-2:15pm  LCN 144  $1399
 Clinicals  Jun 19-Jul 24; TW  6:45-5:15pm  TBD  
 WDH 450  Jun 18-Aug 9  Hybrid    $1499
 Clinicals  Jul 3-Aug 7; TW  6:45-5:15pm  TBD  
 WDH 450  Aug 23-Oct 5; THF  7:45-2:15pm  LCN 144  $1399
 Clinicals  Sep 4-Oct 3; TW  6:45-5:15pm  TBD  
 WDH 450  Oct 18-Dec 12  Hybrid    $1499
 Clinicals  Nov 6-Dec 5; TW  6:45-5:15pm  TBD  
 WDH 450  Oct 25-Dec 12; THF  7:45-2:15pm  LCN 144  $1399
 Clinicals  Nov 6-Dec 5; TW  6:45-5:15pm  TBD  

Hybrid classes take place online and in the classroom approximately every 2 weeks.

Upon completion of the class, student is eligible to take the final exam to become a Certified Nurse Assistant in the state of Missouri. The exam is $125.

Requirements: 18 years of age; employable in a long-term care facility; stethoscope and watch (with a second hand); proof of rubella immunity/immunization, negative TB skin test performed with the previous six months, and a personal physician's statement that student is free from any contagious chronic illness. Completed Healthcare form and registration on the Family Care Safety Registry required before clinicals.

These classes are appropriate for those currently employed in a long-term care facility.

 Course  Dates  Times  Location  Cost
 WDH 453  Jun 7-Jul 27; THF  7:45-2:15pm  LCN 144  $439
 WDH 453  Jun 18-Aug 9  Hybrid    $499
 WDH 453  Aug 23-Oct 5; THF  7:45-2:15pm  LCN 144  $439
 WDH 453  Oct 18-Dec 6  Hybrid    $499
 WDH 453  Oct 25-Dec 12; THF  7:45-2:15pm  LCN 144  $439

Hybrid classes take place online and in the classroom approximately every 2 weeks.

Certified Nurse Assistant - Accelerated Program

This class meets the classroom and clinical requirements for Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services to be a CNA. This course is appropriate for those currently employed in a long-term care facility. Book required, $55.

 Course  Dates & Times
 WDH 453  Call or email for more information, 417-447-8888 or mannf@otc.edu

Upon completion of the class, student is eligible to take the final exam to become a Certified Nurse Assistant in the state of Missouri. The exam is $125.

Requirements: 18 years of age; employable in a long-term care facility; stethoscope and watch (with a second hand); proof of rubella immunity/immunization, negative TB skin test performed with the previous six months, and a personal physician's statement that student is free from any contagious chronic illness.