Where can I find accredited CNA Courses in La.

As per the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act, 1987, it is mandatory for all the students who want to become nursing aides have to undergo federally approved CNA program. In Louisiana, the Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals approves the certified nursing aide programs.

The CNA training Louisiana have the following elements:

• 80 hours of total training
• 40 hours classroom learning element
• 40 hours clinical learning element

The classroom study covers the essential duties and responsibilities of nursing aides. On the other hand, the clinical training includes the necessary skills such as dressing and undressing a patient, helping in bathing of patient, assisting the patient in bathing and lots others. On finishing the CNA program, the student becomes eligible for the competence examination held by the Louisiana State for getting the certification.

Various aspects of health care are covered in the CNA program of Louisiana. They are as follows:

• Basic nursing care
• Infection control
• Mental health
• Restorative care
• Personal care skills
• CPR
• Communication and Interpersonal skills
• Safety techniques
• Nutrition
• Medical terminology.
• Promotion and Respect of Patients’ rights and independence

During classroom learning a student is not allowed to work with the actual patients, but after the completion of classroom training, they can interact with actual patients, when they practice their classroom learning during clinical hand-on experience.

A student can also apply for various state and federal grants and scholarships for free funding to their training programs. Any working professional can opt for online trainings, but needs to find out about its accreditation and state approval.

CNA Training Schools in Louisiana:

Our Lady of the Lake College – Baton Rouge
7434 Perkins Road, Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70808

L. E. Fletcher Technical Community College – Houma
310 St. Charles Street, Houma, LA 70361

Elaine P. Nunez Community College CNA Training Program – Chalmette
3710 Paris Road, Chalmette, Louisiana 70043

Sowela Technical Community College – Lake Charles
3820 J Bennett Johnston Ave., PO Box 16950, Lake Charles, LA 70616

Cameron College Nurse Aide Training – New Orleans
2740 Canal Street, New Orleans, Louisiana 70119

Louisiana Technical College CNA Program – Bastrop Campus
P.O. Box 1120, Kammell Street, Bastrop, LA 71221

Louisiana Technical College – Delta Ouachita Campus
609 Vocational Parkway, West Ouachita Industrial Park, West Monroe, Louisiana 71292

Louisiana Technical College Nurse Aide Training Course – North Central Campus
605 West Boundary, Farmerville, LA 71241

Louisiana Technical College C.N.A. Class – Northeast Campus
1710 Warren Street, Winnsboro, Louisiana 71295

Louisiana Technical College – Ruston Campus
1010 James Street, Ruston, LA 71273

Louisiana Technical College CNA Training Course – Tallulah Campus
132 Old Highway 65 South, Tallulah, Louisiana 71284

Delgado Community College Nursing Assistant Course – New Orleans
501 City Park Ave., New Orleans, LA 70119

Nunez Community College CNA Course – Chalmette
3710 Paris Road, Chalmette, Louisiana 70043

River Parishes Community College Nurse Aide Program – Sorrento
P.O. Box 310, Sorrento, LA 70778