Louisiana CNA Facts
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Training
Louisiana requires 80 hours of CNA training in a state approved program, including 40 hours of classroom instruction, and 40 hours of clinical experiences.
Summary: 80 hours training
Testing
PROMETRIC performs CNA testing in Louisiana. Qualifications for testing include:
- New Nurse Aide
- Complete a Louisiana-approved training course within the last 12 months.
- RN/LPN Student
- Obtain an approval to test letter from LDH to submit with your application.
- Candidate must have completed sufficient RN/LPN course content within the last three years; transcript must be submitted to LDH with the LDH
- Military Trained
- Obtain an approval to test letter from LDH to submit with your application.
- Candidate must submit military transcript which verifies sufficient medical training or experience to LDH.
- Reciprocity
- Be an active certified nurse aide in good standing in another state.
- You must also pay the following fees:
- Newly Trained/ Other Candidates
Written and Clinical Skills – $125 - Re-tester
Written Test – $40
Clinical Skills Test – $85 - Reciprocity
Reciprocity Application Processing Fee – $35
- Newly Trained/ Other Candidates
You can review the Candidate Information Bulletin for more information.
Summary: $125 testing fee
Renewal
CNAs in STATE NAME are required to renew their CNA certification every 2 years.
The cost to renew is free – $0.
The requirements for renewal are:
- You must have worked for at least 8 hours with pay in the provision of nursing services within 2 years.
Summary: 8 paid working hours required
Employment
The employment outlook for CNAs in Louisiana is good. As of 2018, there are 1,396,700 people employed as CNAs and it is projected to grow by 8% at 2028 making it to 1,512,000 employees. It’s projected annual job openings between 2018 – 2028 is 187,000.
Summary: 8% projected growth
Pay
The average pay rate for CNAs in Louisiana is $32,818 as of September 26, 2022, but the range typically falls between $29,910 and $36,239.
