Enroll to be a part of CLTCC’s State-Approved Certified Nurse Assistant Program

Tuition: $1,395 with scholarship opportunities, when available, for those who qualify

Tuition Details

• Books, scrubs, stethoscope, and first exam attempt are included in tuition
• Scholarship opportunities are available to all students through an application process.
  • Additional scholarship opportunities are available for Adult Education students. 
• Students are responsible for securing and funding the following items prior to enrolling in class:
  • immunization records
  • drug screen 
  • background check
  • physical
  • TB test
  • Second-hand watch
  • closed-toe, slip-resistant shoes

Course Description

Certified Nurse Assistants (CNAs) are healthcare professionals who provide hands-on healthcare to patients in medical settings under the supervision of a Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse. They assist patients with bathing, dressing and any other basic activities involved in daily life. CNAs work closely with nurses, physicians, and other healthcare providers. They may work in nursing homes, home health care services, and hospitals.

Length of Program: 98 hours
Classroom/Lab: 54 hours; Clinical Orientation: 4 hours; Clinical: 40 hours

The application to enroll can be accessed through this link.

Eligibility Requirements 

• 16 years old
• Must pass background check and drug screen

Class Details

• 5 weeks of instruction, 1 week of supervised clinicals for classes up to 10 students; 2 weeks of supervised clinicals for classes over 10 students
• 8am-2:30pm Monday-Friday for day classes
• 4:30pm-9pm Monday-Friday for evening classes
• Please Note: All cohort ending dates may be extended due to clinical site availability or make-up days for unforeseen class cancellations. The dates below are a guideline for planning purposes.

Credential Earned

• Certified Nurse Assistant

Upcoming Training Dates

• Wednesday, November 4, 2026- December 18, 2026, Alexandria Campus, Daytime class
• Wednesday, November 4, 2026 - December 18, 2026, Rod Brady Campus in Jena, Evening class
• Monday, January 11, 2027- February 19, 2027, Huey P. Long Campus in Winnfield, Evening class
• Monday, January 11, 2027 - February 19, 2027, Rod Brady Campus in Jena, Daytime class