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Are you tired of leaving work every day feeling drained and unfulfilled? Does a medical career in Montana appeal to you? If you answered "yes" to both those questions, you should consider enrolling in a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) program.
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Requirements to Become a CNA in Montana
In the state of Montana, you must complete a state-approved training program to be eligible for certification as a CNA. Your training should consist of both classroom instruction and practical experience.
Upon successful completion of an approved CNA program, you can register for the Montana CNA Certification Exam. This exam is specially-designed by the state to ensure that you are fully prepared for a career as a CNA.
If you receive an acceptable score on both portions of the CNA exam, you will receive a certification certificate, and your name will be added to Montana's Nurse Aide Registry.
State-Approved CNA Programs in Montana
When choosing a CNA school, you will want to choose a facility that offers the best education possible. To help you in your quest, we have listed some of the top schools offering approved CNA programs below:
Community Hospital of Anaconda
401 W Pennsylvania St, Anaconda, MT 59711 (406) 563-8500City College
3803 Central Ave, Billings, MT 59102 (406) 247-3000Platinum Career Solution
1601 Lewis Ave, Billings, MT 59102 (406) 534-8455Stone Child College
Upper Box Elder Rd, Box Elder, MT 59521 (406) 395-4875Copper Ridge Health & Rehab
3251 Nettie St, Butte, MT 59701 (406) 723-3225Highlands College
25 Basin Creek Rd, Butte, MT 59701 (406) 496-3707Montana Tech
1300 W Park St, Butte, MT 59701 (800) 445-8324Spectrum Medical Inc
245 E Park St, Butte, MT 59701 (406) 723-7987Rosebud Health Care Center
383 N 17th Ave, Forsyth, MT 59327 (406) 346-2161Bitterroot College
103 S 9th St, Hamilton, MT 59840 (406) 375-0100Big Horn County Memorial Hospital
16 N Miles Ave, Hardin, MT 59034 (406) 665-2310Aaniiih Nakoda College
269 Blackfeet Avenue Agency, Harlem, MT 59526 (406) 353-2607Helena College University of Montana
1115 N Roberts St, Helena, MT 59601 (406) 447-6900Flathead Valley Community College
777 Grandview Dr, Kalispell, MT 59901 (406) 756-3822Miles Community College
2715 Dickinson St, Miles City, MT 59301 (406) 874-6100Lifelong Learning Center
310 S Curtis St, Missoula, MT 59801 (406) 549-8765Missoula College
1205 E Broadway St, Missoula, MT 59802 (406) 243-7870Kicking Horse Job Corps Center
33091 Mollmann Pass Trail, Ronan, MT 59864 (406) 644-2217St. Luke Community Clinic
126 6th Ave SW, Ronan, MT 59864 (406) 676-2900Computer RN
323 Main St, Shelby, MT 59474 (406) 434-9101Broadwater Health Center
110 N Oak St, Townsend, MT 59644 (406) 266-3186
CNA Job Outlook and Salary in Montana
There is currently a need for CNAs in Montana. Overall employment of CNAs in this state is expected to increase by 7.5% from 2018 to 2028. If you choose to work as a CNA, you can expect a median salary of $29,498 per year.
Take a look at the CNA employment and salary situation in different metro areas in Montana below to get a detailed picture.
Area | Total Employment | Avg Hourly Wage | Avg Annual Salary |
---|---|---|---|
Billings | 990 | $15.04 | $31,290 |
Missoula | 430 | $14.97 | $31,140 |
Great Falls | 350 | $14.85 | $30,890 |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)
Montana Nurse Aide Registry
If you have any questions on how to get, verify, renew and reinstate a CNA certification in Montana or transfer it to another state, you can contact the Montana Department of Public Health & Human Services, Certification Bureau at:
Montana Department of Public Health & Human Services
Certification Bureau
2401 Colonial Drive, 2nd Floor, Helena, MT 59620
Phone: (406) 444-4980
Fax: (406) 444-3456
Registry Search: https://cna.hhs.mt.gov/datamart/selSearchType.do