CNA Classes & Programs in Louisiana
Certified nursing assistants (CNAs), or nurse aides, assist patients with their daily activities such as eating, bathing and using the restroom, clean and sanitize patient rooms, answer call lights and take vital signs. CNAs work under the supervision and guidance of licensed practical nurses (LPNs) or registered nurses (RNs), and many CNAs go on to become LPNs or RNs themselves. CNA training programs are quick to complete and less expensive than a practical nursing or RN training program, making it easy for aspiring nursing assistants to complete their studies and begin working very quickly. In Louisiana, CNAs earn an average annual salary of $21,880 according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Choosing the Best CNA Programs in Louisiana
To get started on your journey to become a CNA, the first step is choosing a training program. Nurse aide training programs are offered at community colleges, vocational schools and at some medical facilities and nursing homes, in larger cities such as Baton Rouge or New Orleans, as well as in smaller cities and towns across Louisiana. For more information about admissions requirements for a CNA training program in Louisiana, visit our CNA Training Programs Admissions page.
- Program Length: CNA training programs can be completed in 4 to 12 weeks of study, which includes classroom instruction as well as clinical practice hours. In Louisiana, CNA training programs must include 40 hours of classroom training, 4 hours of orientation to the clinical training site and 40 hours of clinical training taking place in a nursing home or skilled nursing facility.
- Program Cost: The cost of nursing assistant training programs vary from school to school. When researching schools, make sure to find out the total cost of a program including supplies, textbooks, uniforms and state testing fees. As one example of program costs, the Certified Nursing Assistant Program at St. Agatha Career School in New Orleans costs $570 in 2019, which includes tuition and fees, but does not include the cost of TB and background check testing, uniforms or certification exam fees.
- Board Approved Programs: Each state has its own unique requirements for CNA training and certification, so it is important to select a school that has been approved by your state's regulating organization. In Louisiana, the Louisiana Department of Health regulates CNA certification and training programs, and offers a listing of approved training programs that are in line with their standards. For more information, check out the CNA certification requirements in Louisiana.
- Online/In-Person Options: While a key requirement of CNA training is hands-on clinical training hours, some schools offer the classroom instruction portion of training in an online format. Particularly appealing to students who have work or family obligations that make it difficult to attend classes in person, these online training programs offer students the convenience of completing assignments from home and on their own schedules.
2022 List of CNA Classes in Louisiana
To get a feel for the CNA curriculum in Louisiana, see our list of classes and courses available in the state:
Alexandria, LA
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Central Louisiana Technical Community College CNA Programs
| 4311 S MacArthur Dr Alexandria, LA 71302 (318) 487-5443 |
Baton Rouge, LA
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Advance Healthcare Institute CNA Programs
| 16851 Jefferson Hwy #10a Baton Rouge, LA 70817 (225) 335-4705 |
Aspire Medical Training Academy CNA Programs
| 4184 North Blvd Baton Rouge, LA 70806 (225) 272-5894 |
Baton Rouge Community College CNA Programs | 201 Community College Dr Baton Rouge, LA 70806 (225) 216-8000 |
Camelot College CNA Programs | 2618 Wooddale Blvd Baton Rouge, LA 70805 (225) 928-3005 |
Bossier City, LA
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Bossier Parish Community College CNA Programs
| 6220 E Texas St Bossier City, LA 71111 (318) 678-6000 |
Breaux Bridge, LA
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St. Martin Parish College & Career Readiness Center CNA Programs
| 702 W Bridge St Breaux Bridge, LA 70517 (337) 332-5924 |
Carville, LA
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Carville Job Corps Center CNA Programs
| 5465 Point Clair Rd Carville, LA 70721 (225) 642-0699 |
Chalmette, LA
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Nunez Community College CNA Programs
| 3710 Paris Rd Chalmette, LA 70043 (504) 278-6467 |
Denham Springs, LA
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Woodland Healthcare Training CNA Programs
| 133 Aspen Square Suite E Denham Springs, LA 70726 (225) 295-5015 |
Eunice, LA
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Eunice Career & Technical Education Center CNA Programs | 421 S 10th St Eunice, LA 70535 (337) 457-8686 |
Gonzales, LA
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River Parishes Community College CNA Programs
| 925 W Edenborne Pkwy Gonzales, LA 70737 (225) 743-8500 |
Hammond, LA
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Compass Career College CNA Programs
| 42353 Deluxe Plaza # 16 Hammond, LA 70403 (985) 419-2050 |
Northshore Technical Community College - Hammond Campus CNA Programs
| 111 Pride Dr Hammond, LA 70401 (985) 543-4120 |
Petra College CNA Programs
| 1814 N Morrison Blvd A & B Hammond, LA 70401 (985) 318-7880 |
Houma, LA
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Learning Bridge LLC CNA Programs
| 1340 W Tunnel Blvd #110 Houma, LA 70360 (985) 262-4685 |
Kenner, LA
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Healthcare Training Institute CNA Programs
| 322 Williams Blvd. Kenner, LA 70062 (504) 467-2155 |
Lafayette, LA
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Infinity College CNA Programs
| 117 W Pinhook Rd Lafayette, LA 70501 (337) 261-9009 |
South Louisiana Community College CNA Programs
| 1101 Bertrand Dr Lafayette, LA 70506 (337) 521-9000 |
Lake Charles, LA
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Resthaven Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, LLC CNA Programs | 1103 W McNeese St Lake Charles, LA 70605 (337) 477-6371 |
SOWELA Technical Community College CNA Programs
| 3820 Sen J Bennett Johnston Ave Lake Charles, LA 70615 (337) 421-6565 |
Marrero, LA
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Academy of Our Lady High School CNA Programs
| 5501 Westbank Expressway Marrero, LA 70072 (504) 341-6217 |
J.A.Cuillier,Sr.Career Center CNA Programs
| 1429B Ames Blvd Marrero, LA 70072 (504) 340-6963 |
Minden, LA
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Northwest Louisiana Technical College CNA Programs
| 9500 Industrial Dr Minden, LA 71055 (318) 371-3035 |
Monroe, LA
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Louisiana Delta Community College CNA Programs | 7500 Millhaven Rd Monroe, LA 71203 (318) 345-9000 |
New Iberia, LA
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Grade A Health Solutions CNA Programs | 237 W. Main St. New Iberia, LA 70560 (337) 321-9014 |
New Orleans, LA
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Advance Nursing Training CNA Programs
| 4480 General De Gaulle Dr New Orleans, LA 70131 (504) 266-5773 |
Delgado Community College CNA Programs
| 615 City Park Ave New Orleans, LA 70119 (504) 671-5000 |
New Orleans Job Corps Center CNA Programs
| 8825 Airline Hwy New Orleans, LA 70118 (504) 484-3500 |
St. Agatha Career School CNA Programs
| 7078 Read Blvd New Orleans, LA 70127 (504) 245-7227 |
Oakdale, LA
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Allen Oaks Nursing & Rehab Center CNA Programs
| 909 E 6th Ave Oakdale, LA 71463 (318) 335-1469 |
Opelousas, LA
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Premier Healthcare Training Solutions CNA Programs
| 816 Creswell Ln Opelousas, LA 70570 (337) 678-0551 |
Rayville,, LA
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Health Care & More CNA Programs
| 106 Courthouse Sq Rayville,, LA 71269 (318) 728-8989 |
Schriever, LA
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Fletcher Technical Community College CNA Programs
| 1407 LA-311 Schriever, LA 70395 (985) 448-7900 |
Shreveport, LA
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Caddo Career & Technology Center CNA Programs
| 5950 Union Ave Shreveport, LA 71108 (318) 636-5150 |
Shreveport Job Corps Center CNA Programs
| 2815 Lillian St Shreveport, LA 71109 (318) 227-9331 |
Southern University Shreveport CNA Programs
| 3050 Dr Martin Luther King Dr Shreveport, LA 71107 (318) 670-6000 |
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