How many CNA classes are in Shreveport, LA?

Louisiana's approved nurse aide training list names 10 CNA programs in Shreveport. Each is listed on this page with its address and phone number.

How much do CNAs make in Shreveport?

Typical CNA pay in the Shreveport area is $32,160 a year, or $15.46 an hour, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025). The Louisiana figure is $30,510.

How long is CNA training in Shreveport?

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

CNA Classes in Shreveport, LA: 10 State-Approved Programs

Shreveport has 10 CNA training programs on Louisiana's approved list. Louisiana requires 80 hours of training, 40 of them clinical. Typical CNA pay in the Shreveport area is $32,160 a year, 5% above the Louisiana figure, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Approved programs in Shreveport

80 hrs

Training Louisiana requires

$32,160

Typical CNA pay, Shreveport area

Nursing homes in Shreveport

CNA programs in Shreveport

Each program below appears on Louisiana's official approved list. 6 of them are 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 Shreveport
Program	Address	Type	Phone
Garden Park Nursing And Rehabilitation	9111 Linwood Avenue, 71136	School	(318) 688-0961
Harmony House Nursing And Rehabilitation	1825 Laurel Street, 71103	School	(318) 424-5251
Heritage Manor Of Stratmore	530 Stratmore Drive, 71115	School	(318) 524-2022
Heritage Manor South	9712 Mansfield Rd, 71118	School	(318) 687-2080
Heritage Manor West	7060 Cottonwood Blvd, 71129	School	(318) 686-1400
Nltcc Shreveport Campus	2010 North Market, 71107	School	(318) 676-7811
Orphic Training Academy	800 E 70Th Street, 71106	School	(318) 364-7074
Shreveport Job Corps Center	2815 Lillian Street, 71109	School	(318) 629-7544
Southern University At Shreveport-School Of Nursin	610 Texas Street Suite 500 D, 71101	School	(318) 670-9641
Spring Lake Nursing And Rehabilitation	8622 Line Avenue, 71106	School	(318) 868-4126

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 Shreveport

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

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 Shreveport

$32,160

Shreveport area · $15.46 an hour

$30,510

Louisiana

$42,260

United States

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

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 Shreveport

How many CNA classes are in Shreveport, LA?: Louisiana's approved nurse aide training list names 10 CNA programs in Shreveport. Each is listed on this page with its address and phone number.
How much do CNAs make in Shreveport?: Typical CNA pay in the Shreveport area is $32,160 a year, or $15.46 an hour, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025). The Louisiana figure is $30,510.
How long is CNA training in Shreveport?: Programs in Shreveport 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 Shreveport?: 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 Shreveport.