Louisiana Administrative Code
Title 48 - PUBLIC HEALTH-GENERAL
Part I - General Administration
Subpart 5 - Health Planning
Chapter 121 - Health Care Education Programs
Section I-12101 - Inventory of Health Care Education Programs

Universal Citation: LA Admin Code I-12101

Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 9, September 20, 2024

A. Introduction

1. A primary factor affecting the supply of health care manpower in a state is the availability of education programs which prepare candidates for licensure and/or employment in a health care profession. A large number of persons obtaining higher level educational training in a state will remain in the general locale where training was received. Individuals obtaining non-professional training ordinarily do not enter programs that are further than commuting distance from their homes. For these reasons, it is essential that the available supply of health care manpower be monitored closely, trends noted and responses duly initiated to assure an adequate production of trained health care professionals and paraprofessionals.

2. This Chapter contains a detailed inventory of Louisiana's health care education programs supplementing the manpower study contained in the preceding Chapter.

3. A national health priority, as mandated by Title XV of the Public Health Service Act ( Public Law 96-79), states, "The Congress finds that the training and increased utilization of physician assistants, especially nurse clinicians, deserves priority consideration in the formulation of national health planning goals and in the development and operation of federal, state, and local health planning and resources development programs."

4. There is only a small number of physician assistants in the state partly because there is no education program in Louisiana for physician assistants. This health care field, as well as that of licensed nurse practitioners, has been one which has been opposed by some members of the medical community. There is concern among some that the quality of medical care is reduced when non-M.D.s perform any part of patient care. Since one way to provide medical care at a more reasonable cost is to allow a trained person other than a doctor to perform some patient care, more attention needs to be given to this issue.

5. Louisiana has 18 nursing programs preparing candidates to qualify for licensure as registered nurses-six at the associate level, four at the diploma level and eight at the baccalaureate level. Graduates of all 18 programs are equally eligible for RN licensure. Louisiana also has two master of nursing programs (MSN). One is offered by the Louisiana State University Medical School, New Orleans. The other is offered in Shreveport by Northwestern State University.

6. Allied Health Professions are those with training and responsibilities for supporting, complementing, or supplementing the professional functions of physicians, dentists, and other health professionals in the delivery of health care to patients; or assisting environmental engineers and other personnel in environmental health control and preventive medicine activities.

7. Numerous allied health profession training programs are hospital based and have specific academic affiliation with Louisiana colleges and/ or universities. Other programs are college and/or university-based, with academic requirements provided by the respective college or university and clinical placement at various health care centers.

8. The state of Louisiana operates a system of Vocational-Technical Schools which offers training in Health Occupations to meet the needs of the state and improve the quality of health service for its citizens. Existing programs in these schools offer health care occupational training for Dental Assistants, Dental Laboratory Technologists, Emergency Medical Technicians, Medical Assistants, Medical Laboratory Assistants, Nursing Assistants, Practical Nurses, Radiology Technologists, Respiratory Therapists, and Surgical Technicians. Many of these programs are also offered in 10 proprietary schools located in Alexandria, Baton Rouge, Lafayette, Monroe, New Orleans, and Shreveport.

9. Programs also exist within the secondary school systems. Across the state, there are about 20 schools that offer classes and/or training in health occupation, ranging from Nursing Assistant to Pre-Nursing.

10. The Governor's State Job Training Coordinating Council, through the Job Training Partnership Act (JTPA) has the explicit purpose of establishing training programs for the economically disadvantaged on a community level. These programs offer health care occupational training for Surgical Technicians, Licensed practical Nurses, Adult and Child Care Personnel, Dietary Aides, Nurse's Aide, Recreational Aides, Wards Clerks, Medical Technicians, Dental Assistants, Dental Laboratory Technicians, Pharmacy Clerks, Laboratory Technicians, Medical Record Clerks, Chiropractic Assistants, X-Ray Technicians and orderlies.

11. An inventory of health occupation education programs offered in the state is found on the following pages.

Louisiana Health Education Institutions

Physicians (M.D.)

LSU Medical Center - School of Medicine, New Orleans

LSU Medical Center - School of Medicine, Shreveport

Tulane University - School of Medicine, New Orleans

Dental (D.D.S.)

LSU Medical Center - School of Dentistry, New Orleans

Pharmacy

Northeast Louisiana University -School of Pharmacy, Monroe

Xavier University - School of Pharmacy New Orleans

Nursing Schools (R.N.)

Baccalaureate Degree

Dillard University New Orleans

LSU-New Orleans, New Orleans

McNeese State University, Lake Charles

Northeast Louisiana State University, Monroe

Northwestern State University, Natchitoches

Southeastern Louisiana University, Hammond

University of Southwestern Louisiana, Lafayette

Nicholls State University, Thibodaux

Associate Degree

LSU-Alexandria, Alexandria

LSU-Eunice, Eunice

LSU-New Orleans, New Orleans

Louisiana Tech University, Ruston

Nicholls State University, Thibodaux

Northwestern Shreveport

Diploma

Charity Hospital School of Nursing, New Orleans

Our Lady of the Lake Medical Center, Baton Rouge

Touro Infirmary School of Nursing, New Orleans

Baton Rouge General Hospital, Baton Rouge

Public Health Administration (M.S. And Ph.D.)

Tulane University, New Orleans

Louisiana Health Education Programs

Allied Health Professional Programs

Programs and Facility in Which Located

City

Occupational Therapy

LSU Medical Center

New Orleans

Northeast Louisiana State University

Monroe

Physical Therapy

LSU Medical Center

New Orleans

Radiologic Technology

Alton Ochsner Medical Foundation

New Orleans

Baton Rouge General Hospital

Baton Rouge

Charity Hospital of New Orleans

New Orleans

Delgado Community College (Associate degree only)

New Orleans

Hotel Dieu Hospital

New Orleans

Lafayette Charity Hospital

Lafayette

Lallie Kemp Charity Hospital

Independence

Louisiana State Univ. Medical Center

Shreveport

McNeese State University

Lake Charles

Northwestern State University

Natchitoches

Northeast Louisiana State University

Monroe

St. Francis Cabrini Hospital

Alexandria

Speech Pathology and Audiology

Grambling State University

Grambling

Louisiana Tech University

Ruston

Northeast Louisiana State University

Monroe

Northwestern State University

Natchitoches

University of Southwestern La.

Lafayette

LSU-Shreveport

Shreveport

LSU Medical Center

New Orleans

Southern University-Baton Rouge

Baton Rouge

Southern University-New Orleans

New Orleans

Tulane University

New Orlenas

Xavier University

New Orleans

Respiratory Care Technology

Delgado Junior College (Certificate and Associate Degree)

New Orleans

Nicholls State University (Associate degree only)

Thibodaux

Southeastern Louisiana University (Associate degree only)

Hammond

L.S.U.-Eunice (Associate degree only)

Eunice

Programs and Facility in Which Located

City

Cytotechnology

LSU Medical Center

New Orleans

L.S.U. - B.R.*

Baton Rouge

L.S.U. - Shreveport*

Shreveport

University of New Orleans*

New Orleans

Dental Hygiene

Northeast Louisiana State University

Monroe

LSU Medical Center

New Orleans

Loyola University

New Orleans

Medical Records Administration

Louisiana Tech University

Ruston

University of Southwestern Louisiana

Lafayette

Medical Laboratory Technology

Louisiana Tech University

Ruston

McNeese State University

Lake Charles

Northwestern State University

Natchitoches

Northeast Louisiana State University

Monroe

Schumpert Hospital

Shreveport

Southeastern Louisiana University

Hammond

University of Southwestern Louisiana

Lafayette

L.S.U. in Baton Rouge*

Baton Rouge

L.S.U. in Shreveport*

Shreveport

L.S.U. Medical Center

New Orleans

University of New Orleans*

New Orleans

Southern University - Baton Rouge

Baton Rouge

Southern University - New Orleans

New Orleans

Xavier University

New Orleans

Louisiana College

Pineville

Loyola University

New Orleans

V.A. Hospital

Shreveport

Dietetics

Louisiana Tech University

Ruston

Northheast Louisiana State University

Monroe

Southeastern Louisiana University

Hammond

University of Southwestern Louisiana

Lafayette

L.S.U. in Baton Rouge

Baton Rouge

Southern University-Baton Rouge

Baton Rouge

Grambling State University

Grambling

*Final year (of 4 years) must be finished at L.S.U. Medical Center in New Orleans.

Source: Louisiana Department of Education Office of Health Occupations Education

Louisiana Secondary Schools

Health Care Occupation Programs

School

Location

Name of Program

Alfred Lawless Sr. High

New Orleans, LA

Introduction to Health Science I Health Science II Health Science III

Belaire High School

Baton Rouge, LA

Health Occupations

Berwick Senior High

Berwick, LA

Health Occupations

Bunche Career Center

Metairie, La

Home Health Nursing

Caddo Career Center

Shreveport, LA

General Health Occupations

Career Development Center

Cottonport, LA

Introduction to Health Occupations Pre-Nursing

Eunice Vocational Center

Eunice, LA

Nurses Aide

G.W. Carver High School

New Orleans, LA

Introduction to Nursing Pre Nursing/Exploring Health Careers

Grant High School

Dry Prong, LA

Introduction to Health Occupations Medical Terminology Pre-Nursing

L.E. Rabouin High

New Orleans, LA

Health Science I Health Careers

Lafayette Parish Vo Center

Lafayette, LA

Health Occupations

Lincoln Career Center

Marrero, LA

Health Science I Health Science II Dental Assistant Nursing Assistant Ward Clerk

New Iberia Sr. High Career Campus

New Iberia, LA

Nursing Assistant 10th & 11th grade Nursing Assistant 12th grade

N.O. Center for Health Careers

New Orleans, LA

Health Occupations

10th and 11th Grade

Health Occupations

12th Grade

0. Perry Walker Sr. High

New Orleans, LA

Introduction to Nursing Pre Nursing/Exploring Health Careers

Patterson Senior High

Patterson, LA

Health Occupations

Plaquemine Sr. High School

Plaquemine, LA

Nurse Aide

Terrebonne Vo-Tech High School

Houma, LA

Health Occupations

Washington Vocational Education Center

Washington, LA

Nurse Assistant

W.B.R. Vocational Skills Center

Port Allen, LA

Nursing Aide

Louisiana Proprietary Schools Health Care Occupation Programs

American College

New Orleans, LA

Nursing Assistant

American College

Shreveport, LA

Nursing Assistant

Commerical College

Baton Rouge, LA

Medical Administrative Assistant

Delta College, Inc.

Baton Rouge, LA

Medical Secretary

Delta College, Inc.

Lafayette, LA

Medical Office Assistant

Delta College, Inc.

Monroe, LA

Nursing Assistant

Delta School of Commerce

Alexandria, LA

Nursing Assistant

La. School of Commerce

Shreveport, LA

Medical Assistant

Ruthledge College of Charlotte

New Orleans, LA

Nurse Assistant

Spencer College

Baton Rouge, LA

Medical Administrator

Universities

School

Name of Program

University of Southwestern Louisiana Lafayette, LA

Medical Record Science

Nursing

Emergency Health Science Associate Degree Microbiology

Radiologic Technology

Communicative Disorders

Pre-Medical Technology

Pre-Physical Therapy

Pre-Optometry

Pre-Medicine

Pre-Dentistry

St. Bernard Parish Community College

Chalmette, LA

Home Health Care

Medical Office Receptionist

Louisiana Tech University

Ruston, LA

Nursing

Associate Degree

General Dietetics

Coordinated Undergraduate Program

Speech-Language Pathology

and Audiology Program

Medical Record Technology

Institution Management

Master of Science in Home Economics

Medical Technology

Medical Record Administration

Biomedical Engineering

Northeast Louisiana University

Monroe, LA

Occupational Therapy Assisting

Pre-Occupational Therapy

Nursing

Dental Hygiene

Occupational Therapy

Medical Technology

Pharmacy

Radiologic Technology

University Medical CenterUSL

Lafayette, LA

Medical Technology

Louisiana State University

Baton Rouge, LA

Communication Disorders

Veterinary Medical Science

Master of Science

Residency-M.S. Program

Medicine

Veterinary Medicine

Internship

Louisiana State UniversityEunice

Eunice, LA

Respiratory Therapy

Nursing

Delgado College

New Orleans, LA

Radiologic Technology

Master's Program

Master's of Business Admin./Master's of Public Health

Joint Degree Program

Public Health

Graduate Program

Northwestern State University

Shreveport, LA

Nursing

Bachelor of Science

Southeastern Louisiana University

Hammond, LA

Dietetics

Nursing

LSU medical Center - School of Nursing

New Orleans, LA

Nursing

Graduate Program

Nursing Baccalaureate Program

Tulane University Hospital

New Orleans, LA

Practical Nursing

LSU School of Dentistry

New Orleans, LA

Dental Laboratory Technology

Bachelor of Science Degree

Dental Hygiene

Bachelor of Science Degree

Dental Hygiene

Associate of Sciene Degree

Dental Laboratory Technology

Associate of Science Degree

Tulane Medical Center

New Orleans, LA

Health Systems Management

LSU Medical Center

Shreveport, LA

Communication Disorders

Occupational Therapy

Physical Therapy

Medical Technology

Cardiopulmonary Science

LSU at Alexandria

Alexandria, LA

Nursing

Nicholls State University

Thibodaux, LA

Pre-Optometry

Speech, Language, and Hearing Specialist

Pre-Medicine

Pre-Dentistry

McNeese State University

Lake Charles, LA

Mortuary Science

Grambling State University

Grambling, LA

Cytotechnology

Cardiopulmonary Science

Physical Therapy

Medical Technology Rehabilitation Counseling Occupational Therapy

Xavier University of Louisiana

New Orleans, LA

Medical Technology

Pharmacy

Loyola University

New Orleans, LA

Nursing

Bachelor of Science Degree

Dillard University

New Orleans, LA

Nursing

Hospitals

School

Name of Program

Southern Baptist Hospital

New Orleans, LA

Medical Technology

Schumpert Medical Center

Shreveport, LA

Medical Technology

Radiologic Technology

South Louisiana Medical Center

Houma, LA

Medical Technology

St. Francis Medical Center

Monroe, LA

Medical Technology

Rapides General Hospital

Alexandria, LA

Radiologic Technology

Medical Technology

Southern Baptist Hospital

New Orleans, LA

Clinical Pastoral Education: Basic

Clinical Pastoral Education: Advanced

Clinical Pastoral Education: Supervisory

Baton Rouge General Medical Center

Baton Rouge, LA

Respiratory Therapy Technician

Lafayette General Medical Center

Lafayette, LA

Radiologic Technology

East Jefferson General Hospital

Metairie, LA

Continuing Education

Workshops for Nurses

EMT Continuing Education Program

VA Medical Center

New Orleans, LA

Medical Technology

Our Lady of Lourdes Regional Medical Ctr.

Lafayette, LA

Medical Records

Transcriptionist Training

Surgical Technology

Our Lady of the Lake School of Nursing

Baton Rouge, LA

Nursing

St. Patrick Hospital

Lake Charles, LA

Medical Technology

Louisiana Health Occupations Education Postsecondary Health Care Occupation Programs

Alexandria Vocational-Technical Institute

Alexandria, LA

Practical Nursing

Avoyelles Vocational-Technical School

Cottonport, LA

Practical Nursing

Bastrop Vocational-Technical School

Bastrop, LA

Practical Nursing

Baton Rouge Vocational-Technical Institute

Baton Rouge, LA

Practical Nursing

Concordia Vocational-Technical School

Ferriday, LA

Nursing Assistant

Delta-Ouachita Vocational- Technical Institute

West Monroe, LA

Practical Nursing

Elaine P. Nunez Vocational-

Chalmette, LA

EMT Paramedic

Practical Nursing

Evangeline Vocational-Technical School

St. Martinville, LA

Practical Nursing

Florida Parishes Vocational School

Greensburg, LA

Practical Nursing

Folkes Vocational-Technical School

Jackson, LA

Health Occupations

Practical Nursing

Gulf Area Vocational-Technical School

Abbeville, LA

Practical Nursing

Hammond Area Vocational School

Hammond, LA

Practical Nursing

Huey P. Long Memorial Vocational Technical School

Winnfield, LA

Practical Nursing

J. M. Frazier Sr. Vocational Technical School

Baton Rouge, LA

Practical Nursing

Jefferson Davis Vocational Technical School

Jennings, LA

Practical Nursing

Jefferson Parish Vocational Technical School

Metairie, LA

Practical Nursing

Jefferson Parish Westbank Vocational-Technical School

Harvey, LA

Practical Nursing

Respiratory Therapy

Lafayette Regional Vocational- Technical Institute

Lafayette, LA

Practical Nursing

Medical Lab. Tech

Memorial Area Vocational School

New Roads, LA

Practical Nursing

Natchitoches-Central Area Vocational-Technical School

Natchitoches, LA

Practical Nursing

New Orleans Regonal Vocational- Technical Institute

New Orleans, LA

Practical Nursing

Northwest Louisiana Vocational School

Winnsboro, LA

Practical Nursing

Northwest Louisiana Vocational- Technical School

Minden, LA

Practical Nursing

Ruston Vocational-Technical School

Ruston, LA

Practical Nursing

Sabine Valley Vocational- Technical School

Many, LA

Practical Nursing

Shreveport-Bossier Vocational- Technical Institute

Shreveport, LA

Practical Nursing

Sidney M. Collier Vocational-Tec. School

New Orleans, LA

Practical Nursing

Slidell Vocational-Technical School

Slidell, LA

Practical Nursing

South Louisiana Vocational- Technical School

Houma, LA

Practical Nursing

Southwest Louisiana Vocational- Technical School

Crowley, LA

Practical Nursing

Sowela Technical Institute

Lake Charles, LA

Practical Nursing

Sullivan Vocational-Technical School

Bogulusa, LA

Practical Nursing

T. H. Harris Vocational Technical School

Opelousas, LA

Practical Nursing

Nursing Asst.

Tallulah Vocational-Technical School

Tallulah, LA

Practical Nursing

Teche Area Vocational- Technical School

New Iberia, LA

Practical Nursing

Thibodaux Area Vocational- Technical School

Thibodaux, LA

Health Occupations

Ville Platte Vocational- Technical School

Ville Platte, LA

Health Occupations

West Louisiana Vocational- Technical School

Leesville, LA

Practical Nursing

Westside Vocational-Technical Technical School

Plaquemine, LA

Practical Nursing

Young Memorial Vocational- Technical School

Morgan City, LA

Practical Nursing

Vocational Curriculum Develop. and Research Center

Natchitoches, LA

Health Occupations

Secondary Schools, Postsecondary School and Proprietary Schools

Program Legend

A. Dental Assistant

B. Dental Laboratory Technology

C. Emergency Medical Technician (E.M.T.)

D. Medical Assistant

E. Medical Laboratory Assistant

F. Nursing Assistant

G. Practical Nursing

H. Radiology Technology (X-Ray)

I. Respiratory Therapy

J. Surgical Technician (Operating Room Technician)

K. Dietary Aide

L. Ward Clerk

M. Pharmacy Clerk

N. Medical Record Clerk

O. Orderly

P. Recreational Aide (Therapy)

Q. Home Health Nursing

AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with P.L. 93-641 as amended by P.L. 96-79, and R.S. 36:256(b).

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