CNA Classes in Lafayette, LA: 4 State-Approved Programs
Lafayette has 4 CNA training programs on Louisiana's approved list. Louisiana requires 80 hours of training, 40 of them clinical. Typical CNA pay in the Lafayette area is $29,960 a year, about the same as the Louisiana figure, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
CNA programs in Lafayette
Each program below appears on Louisiana's official approved list. Confirm current approval, start dates, and cost with the program before enrolling.
| Program | Address | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Infinity College | 2600 Louisiana Avenue, 70501 | School | (337) 261-9009 |
| South La Community College-Lafayette (Preceptor) | 1101 Bertrand Drive (Ardoin Building), 70506 | School | (337) 521-6605 |
| Sovereign College | 312 Guilbeau Road Suite 3 A, 70506 | School | (337) 417-0022 |
| W.D. And Mary Baker Smith Career Center (Hs--Publ) | 200 18th Street, 70501 | School | (337) 521-7570 |
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 Lafayette
CMS lists 8 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing homes in Lafayette, each with its reported nurse aide staffing, staff turnover, and inspection record. Compare the nursing homes in Lafayette.
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 Lafayette
BLS OES May 2025, typical (median) annual pay for nursing assistants · CNA salary in Lafayette
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.
CNA classes in other Louisiana cities
- Shreveport (10)
- Baton Rouge (9)
- New Orleans (8)
- Alexandria (6)
- Hammond (6)
- Houma (5)
- Lake Charles (5)
- Bogalusa (3)
- Bossier City (3)
- Greensburg (3)
- Jonesboro (3)
- Mansfield (3)
Questions about CNA classes in Lafayette
- How many CNA classes are in Lafayette, LA?
- Louisiana's approved nurse aide training list names 4 CNA programs in Lafayette. Each is listed on this page with its address and phone number.
- How much do CNAs make in Lafayette?
- Typical CNA pay in the Lafayette area is $29,960 a year, or $14.40 an hour, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025). The Louisiana figure is $30,510.
- How long is CNA training in Lafayette?
- Programs in Lafayette 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 Lafayette?
- 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 8 nursing homes in Lafayette.