CNA Training Programs in Louisiana
There are no resources provided by any organization in the state of Louisiana that list Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals approved CNA programs. A compiled list of approved CNA programs is provided below courtesy of NSD. Nursing homes as well as colleges were contacted throughout Louisiana to verify their approval status. Completing an approved CNA program and passing a written/oral and skills competency exam in the state of Louisiana is required prior to being placed on the Louisiana Nurse Aide Registry. Being listed on the Registry is required for a CNA to work in a facility in Louisiana.
CNA Certification in Louisiana
CNA Certification in Louisiana is mandatory to practice in a health care or related facility in the state. The path to certification begins with attending a CNA program that has been approved by the Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals. Upon completion of the CNA classes and clinical training, the program administrator or instructor will administer a competency exam comprised of a written or oral component and a skills component that evaluates the students understanding of the concepts and training he or she has received. Successful completion of the CNA classes and competency exam results in addition to the Louisiana Nurse Aide Registry, which is maintained by the Louisiana Board of Examiners of Nursing Facility Administrators.
CNA Training in Louisiana
CNA classes will include health care terminology and concepts, basic nursing skills, CPR, emergency policies and procedures, infection control protocols, patient care and rights, and related topics. Programs will take roughly 12 to 15 weeks to complete. A high school diploma or GED is often required by any CNA program offered at a career or community college. The nursing home programs have varying prerequisite requirements with regards to employment and education requirements, so inquire with the program to verify their approval status as well as admissions requirements. The Louisiana Nurse Aide Registry is also a good resource to learn more about programs in your area as well as CNA requirements in Louisiana (PH: 225-295-8575)
CNA Career Outlook in Louisiana
The Louisiana Workforce Commission projects total annual job openings to be 960 for Nurse Aides and related occupations through 2016, which is 30% growth making this career one of the top 25 occupations in Louisiana adding jobs through 2016. The Louisiana Workforce Commission reports that the mean or average hourly wage for a CNA in Louisiana is $10.60 and the mean or average annual salary for a CNA in Louisiana is $22,052. What all this means is that for the investment in training time (12 to 15 weeks) and cost of training to earnings ratio, this is an opportune career path.
The CNA position is a demanding yet rewarding career for the right person. It is often a stepping stone for those interested in pursuing nursing, medical assisting and related health care careers. You may also want to explore the Medical Assisting programs in Louisiana. According to the Louisiana Workforce Commission, Medical Assistants in Louisiana make an average annual salary of $26,435 and an average hourly wage of $12.71. The Louisiana Workforce Commission also projects Medical Assistant job growth to top 48% through 2016, which makes it one of the top 25 growing careers in Louisiana as well.
Certified Nurse Aide Programs in Louisiana
| Louisiana Technical College 1933 West Hutchinson Avenue Crowley, LA 70526 | Louisiana Technical College 729 Kammell Street Bastrop, LA 71221 | Louisiana Technical College 609 Vocational Parkway West Monroe, LA 71292 | Louisiana Technical College 100 College Street Greensburg, LA 70441 |
| Louisiana Technical College 521 East Bradford Street Jena, LA 71342 | Louisiana Technical College 5200 Blair Drive Metairie, LA 70001 | Louisiana Technical College 943 Oxford Road (Hwy. 513) Mansfield, LA 71052 | Louisiana Technical College 1230 N. Main Street Jennings, LA 70546 |
| Louisiana Technical College 3001 Minden Road Homer, LA 71040 | Louisiana Technical College 607 Hwy. 1152 Oakdale, LA 71463 | Louisiana Technical College 1255 Fisher Road Many, LA 71449 | Louisiana Technical College 2010 North Market Shreveport, LA 71137 |
| Louisiana Technical College 1710 Sullivan Drive Bogalusa, LA 70427 | Louisiana Technical College Highway 883-1 Lake Providence, LA 71254 | Louisiana Technical College 609 Ember Drive New Iberia, LA 70562 | Louisiana Technical College 508 Choupique Street Cottonport, LA 71327 |
| Louisiana Technical College 1124 Vocational Drive Ville Platte, LA 70586 | Louisiana Technical College 600 S. Martin Luther King Jr. Dr. St. Martinville, LA 70582 | Louisiana Technical College 1115 Clover Street Abbeville, LA 70510 | Louisiana Technical College 303 South Jones Street Winnfield, LA 71483 |
| Louisiana Technical College 1425 Tiger Drive Thibodaux, LA 70302 | Louisiana Technical College 1230 N. Main Street Jennings, LA 70546 | Louisiana Technical College 605 West Boundary Street Farmerville, LA 71241 | Louisiana Technical College 814 Constable Street Minden, LA 71058 |
| Louisiana Technical College 1010 James Street Ruston, LA 71273 | Louisiana Technical College 2100 E. E. Wallace Blvd. Ferriday, LA 71334 | Louisiana Technical College 332 E. South Street Opelousas, LA 70570 | Louisiana Technical College Old Highway 65 South Tallulah, LA 71284 |
| Louisiana Technical College 900 Youngs Road Morgan City, LA 70381 | A & W Healthcare Educators 2067 Caton Street New Orleans, LA 70122 | Delta Training Academy 610 Texas St. Ste. 216 Shreveport, LA 71101 | Kenner Health Careers Institute, LLC 2401 Veterans Blvd. Ste 17 Kenner, LA 70062 |
| Lafayette General School of Health Sciences 1214 Coolidge Lafayette, LA 70503 | Northshore Career College 18175 Old Covington Highway Hammond, LA 70403 | Our Lady of the Lake College 5345 Brittany Dr. Baton Rouge, LA 70808 | BPCC Community Workforce Ctr. 1701 Old Minden Rd. Ste. 44 Bossier City, LA 71111 |
| Gretna Career College 1415 Whitney Avenue Gretna, LA 70053 | L.E. Fletcher Tech Community College 310 St. Charles St. Houma, LA 70361 | Mercy Educational Institute 10001 Lake Forest Blvd Suite 1104 New Orleans, LA 70127 | Nursing Assistant Network Association 4508 Freret Street New Orleans, LA 70115 |
| SOWELA Technical Community College 3820 J. Bennett Johnston Ave. Lake Charles, LA 70616 | Our Lady of the Lake College 7434 Perkins Road Baton Rouge, LA 70808 Phone: 225.768.1700 | Ollie Steele Berden Manor 4250 Essen Lane Baton Rouge, LA 70809-2158> PH: 225-926-0091 | Flannery Oaks Guest House 1642 North Flannery Road Baton Rouge, LA 70815-2827 PH: 225-275-6393 |
| The Oaks 1000 McKeen Place Monroe LA 71201 PH: 318-387-5300 | Lafayette General Medical Center 443 Heymann Boulevard Lafayette, LA 70503-2632 PH: 337-289-8980 | Louisiana State University in Shreveport One University Place Shreveport, LA 71115 PH: 318-797-5311 |
*Please contact us to let us know if we missed any CNA programs offered in Louisiana. Nursing Homes and LTC facilities, let us know if you offer a CNA training program.