CNA Programs in Arkansas

Do you, as a resident of Arkansas, need a job right away? Do you enjoy helping others? If you answered "yes" to both the questions, you should consider training to become a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) in Arkansas? If you choose to become a CNA in Arkansas, you can complete your training in just four to twelve weeks.

Requirements to Become a CNA in Arkansas

The first thing you will need to do to begin a career as a Certified Nursing Assistant in Arkansas is enroll in a training program that has been approved by the Arkansas Department of Human Services. Your training must include 90 hours of clinical training and classroom lecture.

After you complete your CNA program, you will be eligible to sit for the state's CNA exam. You must pass this exam to become certified.

Your initial CNA certification will be valid for a period of two years.

State-Approved CNA Programs in Arkansas

If you want to train for a CNA career in Arkansas, you are in luck! There are several terrific nursing schools in the state that offer CNA programs, and some of them are listed here:

1. University of Arkansas Community College at Batesville

   2005 White Dr, Batesville, AR 72501 (870) 612-2000

2. Northwest Arkansas Community College

   1 College Dr, Bentonville, AR 72712 (479) 986-4000

3. Arkansas Northeastern College

   2501 S Division St, Blytheville, AR 72315 (870) 762-1020

4. Phillips Community College

   1210 Ricebelt Ave, DeWitt, AR 72042 (870) 946-3506

5. Southern Arkansas University Tech

   6415 Spellman Rd, Camden, AR 71701 (870) 574-4500

6. South Arkansas Community College

   300 S West Ave, El Dorado, AR 71730 (870) 862-8131

7. East Arkansas Community College

   1700 New Castle Rd, Forrest City, AR 72335 (870) 633-4480

8. University of Arkansas

   5210 Grand Ave, Fort Smith, AR 72904 (479) 788-7000

9. North Arkansas College

   1515 Pioneer Dr, Harrison, AR 72601 (870) 743-3000

10. Arkansas State University

    5504 Krueger Dr, Jonesboro, AR 72401 (870) 932-2176

11. Little Rock Job Corps Center

    6900 Scott Hamilton Dr, Little Rock, AR 72209 (501) 618-2500

12. College of the Ouachitas

    One College Cir, Malvern, AR 72104 (501) 337-5000

13. Ozarka College

    218 College Dr, Melbourne, AR 72556 (870) 368-2300

14. University of Arkansas Community College

    1100 College Dr, Mena, AR 71953 (479) 394-7622

15. University of Arkansas at Monticello

    1326 State Hwy 52, Wilmot, AR 71676 (870) 364-6414

16. Arkansas State University

    1600 S College St, Mountain Home, AR 72653 (870) 508-6100

17. Arkansas State University

    7648 Victory Blvd, Newport, AR 72112 (870) 512-7800

18. Southeast Arkansas College

    1900 S Hazel St, Pine Bluff, AR 71603 (870) 543-5900

19. Arkansas Tech University

    1700 Helberg Ln, Ozark, AR 72949 (479) 667-2117

20. Northwest Technical Institute

    709 S Old Missouri Rd, Springdale, AR 72764 (479) 751-8824

21. University of Arkansas - Hope & Texarkana

    3501 U of A Way, Texarkana, AR 71854 (870) 777-5722

22. Arkansas State University

    2000 W Broadway Ave, West Memphis, AR 72301 (870) 733-6722

CNA Job Outlook and Salary in Arkansas

There is a great need for CNAs in Arkansas. Overall employment of CNAs in this state is projected to grow 12.9% from 2018 to 2028. CNAs in Arkansas enjoy a median salary of $32,050 per year.

Take a look at the CNA employment and salary situation in different metro areas in Arkansas below to get a detailed picture.

Arkansas Nurse Aide Registry

The Arkansas Department of Human Services has collaborated with Headmaster, LLP to provide nurse aide testing and registry services.