How many CNA classes are in New Orleans, LA?

Louisiana's approved nurse aide training list names 8 CNA programs in New Orleans. Each is listed on this page with its address and phone number.

How much do CNAs make in New Orleans?

Typical CNA pay in the New Orleans area is $34,320 a year, or $16.50 an hour, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025). The Louisiana figure is $30,510.

How long is CNA training in New Orleans?

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

CNA Classes in New Orleans, LA: 8 State-Approved Programs

New Orleans has 8 CNA training programs on Louisiana's approved list. Louisiana requires 80 hours of training, 40 of them clinical. Typical CNA pay in the New Orleans area is $34,320 a year, 12% above the Louisiana figure, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Approved programs in New Orleans

80 hrs

Training Louisiana requires

$34,320

Typical CNA pay, New Orleans area

Nursing homes in New Orleans

CNA programs in New Orleans

Each program below appears on Louisiana's official approved list. 1 of them is run by a nursing facility or care center, judging by the listed type or program name. Confirm current approval, start dates, and cost with the program before enrolling.

State-approved CNA programs in New Orleans
Program	Address	Type	Phone
Advance Nursing Training, Llc	501 O'Bannon Street Suite 111, 70114	School	(504) 266-5773
Delgado Community College Jefferson	615 City Park Avenue Building 14, 70119	School	(504) 571-1290
Delgado Community College Workforce	615 City Park Avenue, 70119	School	(504) 671-6465
New Orleans Career Center	1331 Kerlerec Street, 70116	School	(225) 302-0553
New Orleans Charter Science Math Hs	2011 Bienville Street, 70112	School	(504) 324-7061
New Orleans Job Corps Center	8825 Airline Drive, 70118	School	(504) 484-3512
Nursing Assistant Network Association	4509 Freret Street, 70115	School	(504) 891-8088
St Agatha Career Schools	10001 Lake Forest Blvd Suite 502, 70127	School	(504) 245-7227

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 New Orleans

CMS lists 11 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing homes in New Orleans, each with its reported nurse aide staffing, staff turnover, and inspection record. Compare the nursing homes in New Orleans.

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 New Orleans

$34,320

New Orleans area · $16.50 an hour

$30,510

Louisiana

$42,260

United States

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

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 New Orleans

How many CNA classes are in New Orleans, LA?: Louisiana's approved nurse aide training list names 8 CNA programs in New Orleans. Each is listed on this page with its address and phone number.
How much do CNAs make in New Orleans?: Typical CNA pay in the New Orleans area is $34,320 a year, or $16.50 an hour, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025). The Louisiana figure is $30,510.
How long is CNA training in New Orleans?: Programs in New Orleans 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 New Orleans?: 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 11 nursing homes in New Orleans.