How many CNA classes are in Baton Rouge, LA?

Louisiana's approved nurse aide training list names 9 CNA programs in Baton Rouge. Each is listed on this page with its address and phone number.

How much do CNAs make in Baton Rouge?

Typical CNA pay in the Baton Rouge area is $31,220 a year, or $15.01 an hour, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025). The Louisiana figure is $30,510.

How long is CNA training in Baton Rouge?

Programs in Baton Rouge follow Louisiana's requirement of 80 training hours, including 40 clinical hours. The federal minimum is 75 hours.

CNA Classes in Baton Rouge, LA: 9 State-Approved Programs

Baton Rouge has 9 CNA training programs on Louisiana's approved list. Louisiana requires 80 hours of training, 40 of them clinical. Typical CNA pay in the Baton Rouge area is $31,220 a year, about the same as the Louisiana figure, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Approved programs in Baton Rouge

80 hrs

Training Louisiana requires

$31,220

Typical CNA pay, Baton Rouge area

Nursing homes in Baton Rouge

CNA programs in Baton Rouge

Each program below appears on Louisiana's official approved list. Confirm current approval, start dates, and cost with the program before enrolling.

State-approved CNA programs in Baton Rouge
Program	Address	Type	Phone
Baton Rouge Community College Main Campus	201 Community College Drive, 70806	School	(225) 216-8036
Baton Rouge Community College Workforce	3250 North Acadian Thruway, 70805	School	(225) 421-3905
Heart Academy (The)	660 North Foster Suite C-103, 70806	School	(225) 256-4202
Landmark Of Baton Rouge	9105 Oxford Place Drive, 70809	School	(225) 293-1003
Landmark South	18180 Jefferson Highway, 70817	School	(225) 291-8474
Med-Advance Training	1212 South Acadian Thruway, Suite 110 E, 70806	School	(225) 431-9077
Mia'S Medical Academy, Llc	624 Chevelle Court, 70806	School	(504) 559-7034
Shirley'S Nats	602 N 5Th Street, 70802	School	(225) 342-2482
Sterling Technical Training	3040 Teddy Drive Suite A, 70809	School	(225) 998-0030

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.

Where CNAs work in Baton Rouge

CMS lists 21 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing homes in Baton Rouge, each with its reported nurse aide staffing, staff turnover, and inspection record. Compare the nursing homes in Baton Rouge.

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.

CNA pay in Baton Rouge

$31,220

Baton Rouge area · $15.01 an hour

$30,510

Louisiana

$42,260

United States

BLS OES May 2025, typical (median) annual pay for nursing assistants · CNA salary in Baton Rouge

After training: exam and registry

Graduates take Louisiana's competency exam, a written or oral test and a skills test, and are then listed on the Louisiana CNA Registry. Employers check that listing before hiring. How the Louisiana registry works.

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Questions about CNA classes in Baton Rouge

How many CNA classes are in Baton Rouge, LA?: Louisiana's approved nurse aide training list names 9 CNA programs in Baton Rouge. Each is listed on this page with its address and phone number.
How much do CNAs make in Baton Rouge?: Typical CNA pay in the Baton Rouge area is $31,220 a year, or $15.01 an hour, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025). The Louisiana figure is $30,510.
How long is CNA training in Baton Rouge?: Programs in Baton Rouge follow Louisiana's requirement of 80 training hours, including 40 clinical hours. The federal minimum is 75 hours.
Can I get free CNA training in Baton Rouge?: 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. CMS lists 21 nursing homes in Baton Rouge.