Louisiana CNA CE Courses (2026)
To renew your CNA license in Louisiana you need to satisfy the Louisiana Department of Health — Nurse Aide Registry (Health Standards Section)'s in-service / continuing-education training requirement . Below is what the board requires and a comparison of course providers that offer qualifying training. This is an unofficial guide — confirm any course is board-approved before you buy.
What Louisiana requires for CNA renewal
| In-service / CE required | No single fixed hour count — see details |
|---|---|
| Renewal cycle | 24 months |
| Governing body | Louisiana Department of Health — Nurse Aide Registry (Health Standards Section) |
Maintenance is based on paid work, not CE/in-service hours: at least 8 hours of paid nursing-related employment in an LDH-approved setting (nursing home, hospital, home health, hospice, assisted living, ICF/DD) every 24 months. Private sitting and staffing-agency work do not qualify. A CNA lacking the work history may retest once within two years of expiration, else must retrain.
Full CNA renewal guide for Louisiana (deadlines, fees & CE) →
Louisiana CNA CE course providers
- Medline University
Free and low-cost in-service training modules for nurse aides.
- CEUfast — Nurse Aide
In-service and continuing-education courses for nursing assistants.
- Elite Learning — CNA In-Service
CNA in-service training packages covering federally required topics.
- Relias
Employer-oriented in-service and competency training widely used in long-term care.
Louisiana CNA CE courses: frequently asked questions
How many CE hours do I need to renew my CNA license in Louisiana?
Louisiana does not set a single fixed CE-hour count for CNA renewal. Maintenance is based on paid work, not CE/in-service hours: at least 8 hours of paid nursing-related employment in an LDH-approved setting (nursing home, hospital, home health, hospice, assisted living, ICF/DD) every 24 months. Private sitting and staffing-agency work do not qualify. A CNA lacking the work history may retest once within two years of expiration, else must retrain.
Do online CNA CE courses count in Louisiana?
Online courses generally count when the provider is approved by or recognized by the Louisiana Department of Health — Nurse Aide Registry (Health Standards Section). Always confirm a course is accepted before you buy it.
Where do I report my Louisiana CNA CE?
Louisiana generally has you attest to CE at renewal and keep your own documentation in case of an audit. Confirm the current process with the Louisiana Department of Health — Nurse Aide Registry (Health Standards Section).
Requirement last verified 2026-06-01 from the Louisiana Department of Health — Nurse Aide Registry (Health Standards Section). Always confirm current rules with the board before relying on this.
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