If you are looking to train to become a certified nursing assistant, you will need to find a training program that has been approved by the state. Training programs are often offered at community colleges, nursing care facilities and even some nursing schools. There is a tuition associated with most courses, though some free cna training opportunities are available. We have put together a list of free and low cost training options below:
Apply for one of the CNA/HHA Scholarships that are available throughout the US. These scholarship opportunities are generally sponsored by local organizations and charities. The purpose of the scholarships is to provide an opportunity for individuals who could otherwise not afford training to begin a new career as a CNA.
You might be able to receive assistance to pay for nursing assistant training if you are currently unemployed or receiving public assistance benefits. Contact the office from which you receive benefits to determine if you would qualify to apply for some funds to help cover the cost of training to become a certified nursing assistant.
Apply for employment with a nursing care facility and other healthcare providers. Many of these facilities will hire you for employment as a certified nursing assistant before you receive your certification so that they can provide you with training at their facility. Employer-sponsored nursing assistant training will require you to work for the employer for an agreed upon amount of time after becoming certified.
You can receive reimbursement for tuition expenses you already paid for an approved nursing assistant training course if you are hired by a Medicare or Medicaid facility within one year of having received that certification. You should keep receipts for any tuition and expenses that you pay out of pocket to become a certified nursing assistant.
If you are attending a college or university to take an accredited nursing assistant training program, do not forget to apply for financial aid in the form of scholarships and grants. You can receive free training if you are able to receive enough of a financial aid package to pay for your tuition and other expenses you will incur.
Low cost Training:
Central Louisiana Technical College 304 South Jones Street · Winnfield, LA 71483
Central Louisiana Technical College offers a 5 credit CNA program that meets for a minimum of 75 classroom hours and 80 hours of supervised clinical experience. Total estimated tuition for this program is $305 with additional fees for course supplies including text books and uniform. For more information on this program, call 318-628-4342.
L. E. Fletcher Technical Community College 310 St. Charles Street, Houma, LA 70361
The L.E. Fletcher Technical Community College Certified Nursing Assistant program is a five credit hour program. In addition, all applicants must have a background check completed by the Sheriff’s Office before entering the program. The program includes classroom instruction as well as clinical experience in local hospitals, nursing homes and long term care facilities under supervision of an instructor. Total estimated tuition and fees is $540. Not included is text books, uniforms, and other course related materials. For more information, call 985.857.3655.
Nursing homes that could help you with Free CNA Training in Louisiana
Note: The following nursing homes DO NOT provide CNA training themselves.This is a list of Nursing homes that could assist you with paying for your Free CNA classes if you commit to work for them.
ACADIA ST. LANDRY GUEST HOUSE
830 S. BROADWAY
CHURCH POINT, LA 70525
ACADIAN CENTER
4005 NORTH BLVD
BATON ROUGE, LA 70806
ALPINE GUEST CARE, LLC
4396 HWY 80 EAST
RUSTON, LA 71270
BAYOU CHATEAU NURSING CTR
16232 HWY. 1
SIMMESPORT, LA 71369
CARROLL NURSING HOME
307 N CASTLEMAN ST
OAK GROVE, LA 71263
CHRISTUS ST. JOSEPH HOME
2301 STERLINGTON ROAD
MONROE, LA 71203
DESOTO RETIREMENT & REHAB CTR, INC
635 SCHLEY
MANSFIELD, LA 71052
FERNCREST MANOR LIVING CENTER
14500 HAYNES BLVD.
NEW ORLEANS, LA 70128
GREEN MEADOW HAVEN
1110 RINGGOLD AVENUE
COUSHATTA, LA 71019
GUEST HOUSE (THE)
9225 NORMANDIE DRIVE
SHREVEPORT, LA 71118
HAVEN NURSING CENTER
7726 US HWY. 165
COLUMBIA, LA 71418
JACKSON MANOR NURSING CENTER
1691 SOUTH HUDSON AVENUE
JONESBORO, LA 71251
JEFF DAVIS LIVING CENTER, LLC
1338 NORTH CUTTING AVENUE
JENNINGS, LA 70546
LASALLE NURSING HOME
139 NINTH STREET
JENA, LA 71342
MAISON DE’VILLE NURSING HOME
2233 EIGHTH STREET
HARVEY, LA 70058
POINTE COUPEE HEALTHCARE
1820 FALSE RIVER ROAD
NEW ROADS, LA 70760
SOUTHWIND NURSING & REHAB CENTER
804 CROWLEY-RAYNE HWY
CROWLEY, LA 70526
ST CHRISTINA Nurse Center
122 HILLSDALE DRIVE
PINEVILLE, LA 71360
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Your Questions Answered
I want to become a Certified Nursing Assistant. can i join a free cna class here in Worcester, MA.
Jasmin says
I have 9 1/2 years experience as a persona care assistant. It’s the same as CBS work except I don’t have the certification. I’m looking for a class to take hopefully a free one. Is there any place that offers this class? I’m willing to comit to working.