| The State of Louisiana CNAs are high in demand at | | | | One of the most important CNA certification |
| long-term care facilities, hospitals, hospice and in private | | | | requirements is to be enrolled in state-approved training |
| care. The need for dependable nursing assistant care | | | | programs. Below are a list of training programs in the |
| is as prevalent as ever. | | | | state of Louisiana. |
| Requirements to work as a CNA in Louisiana | | | | Louisiana Technical College: |
| - An active CNA certification | | | | Florida Parishes Branch |
| - A good employment record | | | | Greensburg, LA |
| - No derogatory record on the Criminal Background | | | | - Cost includes tuition, academic excellence, technology, |
| Check | | | | operational and student id fee: |
| - Physically fit | | | | - $211.25 (Resident) |
| Salary Average for Certified Nursing Assistant in | | | | - $342.50 (Non-Resident) |
| Louisiana | | | | Five (5) credit hour with 155 hours of classroom and |
| - Between $18,720 to $24,960 | | | | clinical training |
| - $9.08 per hour typically (Hourly rate will increase | | | | Nunez Community College |
| based on experience) | | | | Chalmette, LA |
| Training program criteria in Louisiana | | | | - Seven (7) credit hours |
| Louisiana CNA training programs must consist of at | | | | Cameron College |
| least 100 hours, in both classroom and clinical settings. | | | | New Orleans, LA |
| Some state-approved training programs may differ | | | | - Classes are offered day and night |
| when it comes to the number of hours in classroom | | | | Louisiana Technical College - Region 6 |
| and hands-on settings. Be sure to check differences | | | | LTC Alexnadria Campus |
| between programs as time commitment could vary. | | | | Alexandria, LA |
| Applying for Reciprocity in Louisiana | | | | LTC Huey P Long Campus |
| If an approved CNA moves to Louisiana from their | | | | Winnfield, LA |
| home state, they must be in good standing with the | | | | LTC Lamar Salter Campus |
| CNA registry from their home state. They will need to | | | | Leesville, LA |
| obtain the reciprocity form and submit all required | | | | LTC Morgan Smith Campus |
| documents and fees by mail. Contact the Louisiana | | | | Jennings, LA |
| Nurse Aide Registry to follow up on the request. Time | | | | LTC Oakdale Campus |
| to process the request varies. | | | | Oakdale, LA |
| State Contact Information for CNA Certifications | | | | LTC Shelby M. Jackson Campus |
| For more detailed information, you may contact: | | | | Ferriday, LA |
| LA State Board of Examiners for Nursing Facility | | | | - Cost (Fees are not included) |
| Administrators | | | | - $206.25 (Resident) |
| List of State-Approved Training Programs: | | | | - $337. |