Safety & dignity
Infection prevention, resident rights, communication, emergency awareness, and professional boundaries.
Flathead Valley, Montana · CNA Training
Care is
a calling.
Learn the skills. Build the confidence. Become the person someone can count on.
Discover the program ↗Montana trained.Facility ready.™Compassion in action.
01 / Our purpose
More than a certificate. A standard of care.
Behind every vital sign, every transfer, every reassuring word, there is a person who deserves to feel safe and seen.
Montana CNA Institute is being developed to prepare nursing assistants for the realities of care: technical skills, professional judgment, and the human moments that matter most.
Our philosophy is simple: train with purpose, practice with intention, and enter the workplace ready to contribute.
02 / The Facility Ready™ CNA Program
Built for the
real world.
An intensive proposed training experience combining classroom instruction, supervised practical skills, and immersive scenarios designed around the demands of care settings.
120
Proposed training hours
5
Planned training weeks
1
Purpose: stronger care
Program structure is proposed and subject to Montana DPHHS review and approval. Practical-training requirements and final schedule will be confirmed before enrollment.
Hands-on confidence
Vital signs, mobility, personal care, transfers, observation, and accurate reporting.
Facility Ready™
Scenario-based practice, teamwork, documentation, and competency-focused coaching.
03 / Clinical Skills & Simulation Lab
Practice the moments that matter.
We are designing realistic resident-room training spaces so students can rehearse essential care skills in a supportive environment before facing real-world demands.
- Resident-room simulation stations
- Mobility, transfer & body-mechanics practice
- Vitals, hygiene & infection-control stations
- Instructor-guided scenario training
Planned facility features; final equipment and supervised practical-hour arrangements remain subject to approval.
Our training philosophy
“Competence is what you do. Compassion is how you do it.”Montana Trained. Facility Ready.™
04 / Your path forward
Your next chapter
starts here.
01
Connect
Tell us about your interest in becoming a CNA and receive updates as the school prepares to open.
02
Prepare
Review admission requirements, scheduling, tuition, and the finalized state-approved curriculum when available.
03
Train
Build the skills and confidence to pursue Montana nurse aide competency testing and a career in care.
05 / Questions
Good questions.
Clear answers.
Is Montana CNA Institute accepting enrollments yet?
We are preparing the program and pursuing the applicable Montana approval process. Enrollment dates will be announced after required approvals and operational details are confirmed.
How long is the training program?
The proposed course is 120 hours over five weeks. The final structure and supervised practical-training arrangements are subject to state review.
Will training include hands-on practice?
Yes. Our planned Clinical Skills & Simulation Lab is designed for instructor-guided practice in realistic resident-room environments. The allocation of supervised practical hours will follow Montana requirements once confirmed.
Does completing the course automatically make me a CNA?
No. Eligible graduates must also meet Montana's applicable competency evaluation and registry requirements.
What will tuition cost?
Tuition, financial assistance options, and the first class dates will be announced when finalized.
The future of care starts with people
Be the reason
someone feels safe.
Interested in becoming a CNA or partnering with us as a healthcare employer? Connect with Montana CNA Institute for updates.
Pre-register ↗ Employer partnerships ↗Pre-registration is an expression of interest, not an offer of admission or a guaranteed class seat.
06 / Get connected
Start your future.
Join the interest list for upcoming Montana CNA Institute training opportunities. Pre-registration does not guarantee admission, a seat, or a class date. Enrollment and program approval are pending.
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