CNA Training in Shreveport, LA
1 state-approved nursing assistant program in Shreveport.
Louisiana CNA Requirements at a Glance
Training Hours
80 hours
Minimum Age
18
Exam Vendor
Prometric
Time to Cert
5–10 weeks (training typically 4–6 weeks, exam and registry listing 2–4 weeks)
Programs in Shreveport
Bossier Parish Community College - Certified Nursing Assistant Program
6220 East Texas Street
Nurse Aide Training Program
Phone: (318) 678-6015
Becoming a CNA in Louisiana
Louisiana has one of the shorter CNA training requirements in the country at 80 hours, which means most full-time candidates can complete their program in 4 to 6 weeks. The 80 hours split evenly into 40 classroom hours and 40 supervised clinical hours, but there are two scheduling quirks worth planning around: at least 16 of the 40 classroom hours must be completed before any clinical work can begin, and the program must include a separate 4-hour clinical site orientation that does not count toward the 80 hours. The Louisiana Community and Technical College System (LCTCS) runs the largest network of approved programs, typically priced between $300 and $1,000.