The Certified Nursing Assistant course is an evening program offered each semester. The program prepares students for employment in long-term care facilities, home health agencies and hospitals where basic bedside nursing care is needed. Classroom instruction includes introduction to health care, basic nursing skills, body structure and function, infection control, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and the job-seeking process. Students participate in clinical activities under the supervision of the instructor in both the skills lab and clinical facilities. Upon completion of this program, the student is eligible for certification and registry as a nursing assistant in the State of Louisiana. The program has been approved by the Department of Health and Hospitals. Graduates of this Certified Nurse Assistant Program who meet admission requirements may be eligible for transfer credit into the Practical Nurse Program.

Admission Requirements

1. Completion of an application and payment of an application fee. The application form is available at the OLOL College Health Career Institute, 5220 Essen Lane or from the College's Office of Admissions, at 5414 Brittany Drive.
2. Graduation from high school or completion of a high school equivalency diploma (General Education Development-GED), with an average score of 500 or better. Official high school transcripts or certification of GED is required.
3. Completion of letter of application describing the student's unique attributes and reasons for seeking this educational program.  Application deadline is July 15^th for Fall classes, December 1^st for Spring classes, and May 1^st for Summer classes.

The Admissions Committee will consider information about the individuality of the applicant, as well as past academic performance. The College may also consider program demand and availability of clinical resources when making admission decisions.

Once accepted into the program, the student must complete a new clinical student’s health packet. Students will not be allowed to attend class until this requirement is met.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Semester I

• HCNA 1715 Clinical Care Concepts
• HCNA 1710 - Introduction to Health Care

Subtotal (6 Credit Hours)

Subtotal (72 Classroom Hours)

Subtotal (96 Hands-on Clinical Hours)

Total (174 Hours)

Our Lady of the Lake
College AHA Training

Our Lady of the Lake
Health Career Institute
5220 Essen Lane
Baton Rouge LA  70809
225-768-1762 (voice)
225-214-1940 (fax)