CNA Classes in Louisiana: 150 State-Approved Programs

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All state-approved CNA programs in Louisiana

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Programs: Louisiana approved nurse aide training program list, mirrored September 2026. Pay: BLS OES May 2025. Programs open and close during the year; confirm current approval with the program or the state list before enrolling.

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Questions about CNA classes in Louisiana

How many CNA classes are there in Louisiana?

Louisiana's approved-program list names 150 CNA training programs in 74 cities, with the most in Shreveport, Baton Rouge, New Orleans. The list is published by the state; this page mirrors it as of September 2026.

How many hours of CNA training does Louisiana require?

Louisiana requires 80 hours of training, including 40 clinical hours. The federal minimum is 75 hours, with 16 of them supervised practical training.

Are there free CNA classes in Louisiana?

Under federal rule 42 CFR 483.152(c), a nurse aide who is employed by, or has a job offer from, a nursing facility on the day training begins cannot be charged for any part of the training and competency evaluation program, including textbooks. An aide who is hired by a facility within 12 months of completing a program is entitled to reimbursement of the cost, which the state must provide for on a pro rata basis while the aide works as a nurse aide. 39 of the 150 approved programs in Louisiana are run by nursing facilities or care centers, judging by the listed type or program name.

How do I check that a CNA program in Louisiana is state-approved?

Every program on this page comes from Louisiana's official approved list. Confirm that the program still appears on the current list before enrolling, and contact the Louisiana CNA Registry with questions.

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