How many CNA classes are in Opelousas, LA?

Louisiana's approved nurse aide training list names 3 CNA programs in Opelousas. Each is listed on this page with its address and phone number.

How long is CNA training in Opelousas?

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

CNA Classes in Opelousas, LA: 3 State-Approved Programs

Opelousas has 3 CNA training programs on Louisiana's approved list. Louisiana requires 80 hours of training, 40 of them clinical. Typical CNA pay in Louisiana is $30,510 a year, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Approved programs in Opelousas

80 hrs

Training Louisiana requires

$30,510

Typical CNA pay, Louisiana

Nursing homes in Opelousas

CNA programs in Opelousas

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 Opelousas
Program	Address	Type	Phone
Senior Village Nursing And Rehabilitation Center	315 Harry Guilbeau Road, 70570	School	(337) 948-4486
South La Community College-Opelousas Campus	332 East South Street, 70570	School	(337) 521-6667
St Landry Accelerated Transitional School (Slats)	152 Violet Drive, 70570	School	(337) 467-8818

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 Opelousas

CMS lists 3 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing homes in Opelousas, each with its reported nurse aide staffing, staff turnover, and inspection record. Compare the nursing homes in Opelousas.

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 Opelousas

$30,510

Louisiana

$42,260

United States

BLS OES May 2025, typical (median) annual pay for nursing assistants

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 Opelousas

How many CNA classes are in Opelousas, LA?: Louisiana's approved nurse aide training list names 3 CNA programs in Opelousas. Each is listed on this page with its address and phone number.
How long is CNA training in Opelousas?: Programs in Opelousas 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 Opelousas?: 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 3 nursing homes in Opelousas.