Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Rural Training Program

The State of Missouri, via the Department of Health and Senior Services, is issuing a Single Feasible Source (sole‑source) contract to the Missouri Health Care Association (MHCA) to deliver a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Rural Training Program. The effort expands CNA training capacity in Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP) counties, leveraging MHCA’s existing statewide partnerships, online credentialing platform, and clinical placement network. The contract runs from the award date through July 31 2027 with four optional one‑year renewals. The scope includes site expansion, outreach, technical assistance, student recruitment, clinical placement coordination, instructor oversight, data collection, and reporting of exam pass rates. • Expand existing CNA training sites in designated rural counties • Conduct outreach and provide individualized technical assistance to new and existing sites and students • Recruit and coordinate clinical training sites and placements statewide • Deliver instruction via an online industry‑recognized credential (IRC) eligible program • Oversee instructors, collect performance data, and report minimum exam pass rates • Manage contract administration through July 31 2027 with up to four one‑year renewal options