October class
CNA training in Grandview, Missouri
Become the person someone can count on.
Learn the work of caring for people in Taylor Nursing Academy's five-week CNA course. Start in the Grandview classroom and skills lab, then train in supervised clinical care in Belton.
Next class dates: October 12, 2026 and November 2, 2026
- 5 weeks · 175 hours
- $1,600 tuition
- Monday–Friday, 7:00 a.m.–2:30 p.m.
New to healthcare? Explore the program or see class dates.
Five weeks · 175 hoursClassroom practice and clinical training
Grandview classroom824 Main St, Grandview, MO 64030
Belton clinical trainingCarnegie Village on the current schedule
What CNAs do
People remember how you cared for them.
Imagine helping a resident stand after a difficult morning. You explain what will happen, check that the path is clear, help them move safely, and give them time to feel steady. Later, you notice they seem less comfortable than usual and tell the nurse.
CNA work includes moments like these every day. We teach personal care, safe transfers, vital signs, observation, communication, resident rights, and infection prevention. You practice in the skills lab before using what you have learned with residents under supervision.
See What You Will LearnFeatured on KSHB 41 · July 2026
A local story about learning to care.
Reporter Megan Abundis visited Taylor Nursing Academy in Grandview to hear why students are choosing CNA training and how the course connects classroom practice with caring for people.
How it works
Four steps from application to certification.
Apply, plan for your week and the cost, complete the course, then take Missouri's CNA competency exam (the state exam).
- Apply to the academy.
Tell us which class you prefer and how to reach you. Applying starts the seat-reservation process; admissions will explain the remaining steps.
- Plan for tuition and your schedule.
Review the $1,600 tuition, separate state exam cost, and ways to pay. Class meets Monday–Friday, 7:00 a.m.–2:30 p.m.
- Complete five weeks of training.
Practice in Grandview, then train under supervision in Belton. The course totals 175 hours.
- Pass the state exam.
After the course, pass the separate knowledge and skills tests to pursue certification and registry placement.
Class schedule
Learn it. Practice it. Bring it to a resident's room.
The first two weeks focus on classroom instruction and skills practice in Grandview. The next three weeks are supervised clinical training. The current schedule names Carnegie Village in Belton as the clinical site. You will work on everyday care that helps people stay clean, comfortable, mobile, nourished, safe, and connected to their care team.
Class meets Monday–Friday, 7:00 a.m.–2:30 p.m. If you are arranging childcare, work, or a ride, look at the dates and tell us what you need to plan around.
See Class Dates and HoursNovember class
November 2, 2026 – December 4, 2026
Dates and locations can change. Applying starts the seat-reservation process; admissions confirms a seat only after the required enrollment steps are complete.
Cost
Know the tuition and separate exam cost.
Tuition is $1,600 and includes the background check, name badge, and uniforms. First attempts at the separate state exam cost $135. Under those assumptions, tuition and first exam attempts total $1,735. Retakes or charges that apply in some cases may increase your cost.
We can discuss payment options while you apply. Missouri decides grant awards; Climb decides financing offers.
Academy tuition$1,600
First state exam attempts$135
Self-pay
Ask us for due dates and the written agreement for your class.
Missouri Fast Track
The state decides eligibility and awards through a separate application.
Optional Climb Credit
Climb reviews its separate financing application and sets any offer's terms.
FAQs
Answers before you apply.
Learn about documents, class times, costs, funding, and what happens after you apply.
Read All FAQsHow long is the CNA course?
5 weeks and 175 total hours. The course includes at least 75 hours of classroom and skills instruction and 100 hours of supervised clinical training.
What will I learn and practice?
You will practice personal care, safe movement and transfers, vital signs, communication, infection prevention, resident rights, and accurate observation and reporting. You learn how to carry out a task while protecting the person’s comfort and dignity.
Do I need healthcare experience?
The course starts with classroom and skills practice before clinical training. If you have cared for a family member, that experience may help you connect with the work, but it does not replace course requirements or the state exam.
Who teaches the CNA course?
Missouri-licensed registered nurses or licensed practical nurses with adult-teaching preparation or experience lead the academy’s CNA instruction. Admissions can tell you about the instructor for the class you choose.
Am I certified when I finish the course?
Not yet. Completing the course prepares you for Missouri’s CNA competency exam (the state exam). You must pass its knowledge and skills tests to pursue certification and placement on the state registry.
Start
Ready to begin learning care?
Upcoming class dates are October 12, 2026 and November 2, 2026. Tell us which date interests you. Applying starts the reservation process; admissions checks availability and completes the required enrollment steps with you before confirming a seat.