Baton Rouge Community College (BRCC) recognizes the need to facilitate certification testing for individuals who have completed approved Nurse Aide Training (NAT) programs or have followed other Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) approved alternate routes. This policy outlines BRCC's commitment to providing testing services for a diverse range of candidates, including BRCC students, third-party program completers, and individuals eligible for alternate routes as determined by LDH.
Upcoming Exam Dates
November 2025
- November 7, 2025
- November 21, 2025
December 2025
- December 5, 2025
- December 19, 2025
How to Apply for the CNA Exam
Follow the steps below to complete your application. Once your application is reviewed and approved, you will receive a call with available dates to test.
Step 2: When you reach the part of the application that asks you to upload documents, please upload the correct documents for your chosen TRACK.
- If you choose the “New Nurse Aide” track, you must upload a Certificate of Completion. Use the following information
to complete this track:
Campus: Acadian Site
Track: New Nurse Aide Training
Program Name: Baton Rouge Community College
Code: NA0012657
RN Coordinator: Dawana Hunter
Address: 3250 North Acadian Thruway Baton Rouge, LA 70805
Phone: 225-216-8036 - If you choose the “RN/LPN student” track, you must upload scanned copies of ALL of the following:
- Completed Approval to Test Application
- State ID
- Social Security Card
- Unofficial transcript with a Nursing Fundamental grade of “C” or better (from within the last 3 years)
***RN/LPN students must fill out the Approval to Test Application and scan and submit it along with the other required information.***
Pricing & Additional Information
Exam Fees
- Written Exam: $40
- Oral Exam: $40
- Clinical Skills Exam: $60
- Rescheduling Fee: $25