According to Salary.com, the average salary for a CNA in New Orleans is $30,758 annually. Future CNAs must enroll in a formal training program, offered by several schools in New Orleans, before challenging the state certification exam. The training program should have a minimum of 80 hours including 40 hours of supervised clinical experience. Students will learn biology, nutrition, psychology, healthcare system, medical terminology, principles of nursing and other essential topics during the classroom training. Upon completion of the classroom learning, students spend a minimum 40 hours at a local community clinic or similar healthcare facility to practice their skills under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.
Saint Agatha Career School
The Certified Nursing Assistant Program at Saint Agatha Career School is approved by the Department of Health and Hospitals. The 84-hour program consists of 44 hours of classroom instruction and 40 hours of supervised clinical training. Four hours scheduled for the classroom will cover facility orientation. Course topics include basic nursing skills, vital signs, infection control, medical terminology, body structure and function, communications and interpersonal relationships, feeding and nutrition, patient safety, patient rights and independence, and Alzheimer’s care. Graduates will be eligible to apply to take the state certification exam. The duration of the program is 4 to 5 weeks. Day classes meet Tuesdays through Fridays from 9:00 am to 2:15 pm. Evening classes meet Mondays through Thursdays from 4:00 pm to 8:30 pm. Weekend classes meet Saturdays and Sundays from 7:00 am to 5:30 pm.
Admission criteria:
- Obtain a clear criminal background check
- Submit negative drug screen results
- Obtain a negative TB test
- Provide documentation of current immunizations
The cost of the program is $610. In includes a background check fee of $40 and an application fee of $40. A flexible payment plan is available to all students.
Website: http://www.sacsla.com/
Address: 7078 Read Blvd New Orleans, LA 70127
Phone: (504) 245-7227
Fax: (504) 208-9912
Email: sacsneworleans@yahoo.com
Delgado Community College
Delgado Community College hosts three Nurse Assistant certificate programs every year. The training includes a combination of clinical and didactic education. The classroom component of the training covers infection control, basic nursing principles, anatomy, introduction to health care, job search, and computer skills as it relates to the healthcare industry. For the clinical component of the program, students spend a minimum of 80 hours practicing and performing the learned skills at an approved facility under the direction of Delgado faculty. At least forty hours of the clinical experience includes skills for long-term care. Graduates are eligible to take the state exam and work at a long-term care or acute care facility after certification. The duration of the program is one semester.
Admission criteria:
- Must be 18 years old
- Must have a high school diploma or passing score on the Ability to Benefit Exam
- Must be able to meet the Technical Standards of the program
- Must pass a statewide criminal background check which includes a check of the National Sex Offenders Public Registry
Apart from tuition and fees, students can expect to $475 for supplies and other costs. These include CPR certification, background check, drug screen, textbook, and Prometric testing.
Website: https://www.dcc.edu/
Address: 501 City Park Ave. New Orleans, LA 70119
Phone: (504)483-4283
Life Care LLC
Life Care, LLC facilitates a CNA program that gives New Orleans/Jefferson residents the opportunity to obtain the skills to work as an entry-level nursing assistant. During the 80-hour program, students learn the principles of patient care in the classroom and have opportunities to work closely with nurses and other members of the healthcare team in a clinical facility. The clinical experience occurs during the final week of the training. Graduates will be scheduled for the Louisiana Certification Exam, which is administered at Life Care’s facility. CPR training and certification are included in the program. The duration of the program is three weeks. A new class begins every three weeks. Daytime and evening schedules are available. Class times are Monday through Friday 9:00am to 2:30pm and Monday through Friday 4:30pm to 9:30pm.
Admission criteria:
- Must be 16 years or older – applicants under 18 must obtain parental consent
- Must be a U.S. citizen or authorized to work in the U.S.
- No high school diploma or GED is required
- Submit a negative TB skin test
- Must pass a statewide criminal background check which includes a check of the National Sex Offenders Public Registry
A flexible payment plan is available for all students.
- Website: http://www.lifecareschool.com/home
- Address: 5100 Westbank Expressway Ste. 4Marrero, LA 70072
- Phone: 504-872-9985
- Fax: 504-872-9026
Nursing Assistant Network Association (N.A.N.A)
NANA prepares nursing assistant students to provide exceptional patient care services as a CNA. The program is approved by the Louisiana Department of Health and includes classroom lectures as well as hands-on practice in the school’s lab at a clinical site. Experienced instructors emphasize patient –centered care to persons from diverse cultural backgrounds and different walks of life. Course topics include range of motion, basic nursing skills, communication, personal hygiene, patients’ rights and independence, rehabilitative and restorative treatments, infection control, vital signs, and medical terminology. Graduates are eligible to apply to take the state certification exam to be added to the Nurse Aide Registry. Morning and evening schedules are available. Classes meet Monday through Thursday between the hours of 9:00 am to 2:00 pm or 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm.
Admission criteria:
- A high school diploma or GED is not required for enrollment
- Complete a satisfactory criminal background check
- Submit negative TB screen results – must have been taken within one year
Tuition for the program is $470. Students must cover the cost of background check, TB test, textbooks, and uniforms. There is no application fee.
- Website: http://www.nursingnetworkschool.com/
- Address: 4509 Freret Street, New Orleans, Louisiana 70115
- Phone: 504-891-8088
- Fax: 504-891-8089
- Email: Marshall8328@yahoo.com
Nunez Community College
The Nursing Assistant course at Nunez Community College prepares students for entry-level employment in long-term care, home health care, clinics, hospitals, and other healthcare facilities. The curriculum is divided into classroom, lab, and clinical instruction. In the classroom, students learn introduction to healthcare, infection control, body structure and function, range of motion, positioning and transfers, and communication skills. Additionally, students will receive CPR certification and learn the Federal Nursing Home Reform Act or OBRA national standards. Under the direct supervision of a registered nurse instructor, students will perform patient care activities at an approved facility. Graduates are eligible to take the Nurse Aide Competency exam for state certification. They may qualify for advanced placement in the school’s practical nursing program with active registration on the CNA registry.
Admission criteria:
- Must have an ACT score of 13 for Reading or COMPASS score of 60 for Reading or be eligible for DEVR 0780
- Pass a criminal background check
- Submit negative TB test – taken within one year
- Submit satisfactory drug screen results
- Meet the health requirements – up-to-date immunizations and health clearance as indicated by a physical exam
Tuition costs $224.96 per credit hour for LA residents.
- Website: https://www.nunez.edu/future-students/adult-education
- Address: 3710 Paris Road, Chalmette, LA 70043
- Phone: 504-278-6467
Healthcare Training Institute
Healthcare Training Institute prepares nursing assistant students for entry into the field of healthcare. The program’s core competencies follow the duties and responsibilities of a CNA as guided by the Louisiana Department of Health and Hospital/ Louisiana Nurse Aide Registry. Course topics include communication, legal rights and ethics, health assessment, anatomy and physiology, nutrition, positioning and transfers, restorative techniques, range of motion, infection control, and vital signs. Graduates will receive a certificate that will grant them eligibility to take the state certification exam. Full attendance of the classroom and clinical sessions is required for completing the program.
Admission criteria:
- A high school diploma or GED is not required for enrollment
- Complete a satisfactory criminal background check
- Submit negative TB screen results – must have been taken within one year
- Must have a valid photo ID and social security card
Tuition for the 4-week program is $3,950.
- Website: http://healthcaretraininginstitutenola.net/
- Address: 322 Williams Blvd, Kenner, LA 70062
- Phone: 504-467-2155
Advance Healthcare Institute
Advance Healthcare Institute (AHCI) quality and affordable CNA training. The comprehensive prepares adults for certification in the shortest time possible. Theory and practical experiences cover body structure and function, basic nursing skills, positioning and turning, infection control, nutrition and feeding, communication skills, observation and reporting, patient safety, personal care, and much more. AHI offers personalized one-on-one instruction, experienced instructor, and new start dates every month. Graduates will be eligible to apply to take the state nurse aide to be added to the Nurse Aide Registry. Classes meet Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm. New classes begin every month.
Admission criteria:
- Must provide valid legal identification
- Must be at least 16 years old – parental consent required for students under 18 years
- Complete the required physical exam
- Submit a negative TB test report – not older than one year
- Pass a urine drug screen
- Must be cleared of any criminal convictions before entrance
Tuition costs $830. It includes registration fee, liability insurance, tuition, books, physical exam, drug test, TB skin test, uniform, and final exam fee.
- Website: https://www.advancehealthcareinstitute.com/
- Address: 37283 Swamp Road, Suite 803, Prairieville, LA 70769
- Phone: 225-335-4705
don’t lie about the pay
We have quoted the source of this information (Salary.com) and have also linked to the referenced source in our article. Are you saying that Salary.com has the annual average wage for CNA’s in New Orleans totally wrong?
Uhh yes! Lol even medical assistants don’t make 30k a year in new orleans. Lmao as a bilingual MA with experience I was constantly offered 10$ or LESS and the medical assistant program is almost a year NOT only 80 hours. Every cna I know makes minimum wage or around 8$. So don’t bs people into choosing an education they’re going to pay out of pocket for just to land in a job that doesn’t pay enough to survive. Do a survey on how many cna’s in new orleans are on foodstamps and section 8 cuz the pay is so low
@Melissa Ruiz – are you saying the Bureau of Labor Statistics is wrong? http://cnaclassesnearyou.com/cna-salaries-state/ – average CNA salaries are 50% more than minimum wage.
I am enrolled now. Almost done.