Arkansas CNA Certification Information
Potential employment for Certified Nursing Assistants is high in demand in the state of Arkansas. The Arkansas Nurse Registry Office provides guidelines for training and testing of individuals who wish to be certified as CNAs. In addition, the Office maintains a database, or registry, of current CNAs, as well as those administrative finding or convictions for resident abuse or neglect, or misappropriation of resident property.
State Contact Information for CNA Certification
AR Nursing Assistant Registry
AR Department of Human Services or Office of Long-term Care (OLTC)
PO Box 8059, Slot S405
Little Rock, AR 72203-8059
Automated Line #: 501-682-8484
Direct Line #: 501-682-1807
Fax #: 501-682-8551
Website
CNA Salary in Arkansas
- Between $18,720 to $22,880
- $9.21 per hour typically (Hourly rate will increase by experience)
Arkansas CNA Programs & Training Information
Arkansas CNA programs must consist of at least 75 hours classroom training and 100 hours for hands – on training. Some state – approved training programs may differ when it comes to number of hours in classroom and practical training.
Information in Arkansas
It is important to know that state regulations change often. This site is updated frequently, however, please double check all information with your states official government agency. Links and contact information are provided for your convenience.
If an approved CNA moves to Arkansas from their home state, they must contact AR Nursing Assistant Registry or OLTC to obtain reciprocity form. OLTC will contact all other states to verify their status on their registries before transferring certification through reciprocity. If certification is not active, they are require to take the competency examination.
Renewal in Arkansas
To renew CNA Certification in Arkansas:
(1) A pre-printed re-certification form will be mailed out to the CNA 2-3 months prior to your expiration date. If you still do not receive any notice, you may obtain renewal form by contacting Arkansas Nursing Assistant Registry or visiting State Registry’s website.
(2) In order for you to renew your certificate:
- You must work as a nursing assistant and performing nursing services at least eight (8) consecutive hours within 24 month period prior to your current registry document expiration date.
- No felony convictions, resident abuse, neglect, misappropriation of resident property or criminal record disqualifications.
(3) Completed form with required documents must be mailed to the address indicated in the form.
To renew Expired CNA Certification in Arkansas:
(1) Contact Arkansas Nursing Assistant Registry for more information.
(2) In case registry will provide form, complete the form with required documents and fees and mail it to the address indicated in the form.
Arkansas Approved CNA Programs
Southern Arkansas University – Technical
100 E. University
Magnolia, Arkansas 71753-5000
Phone #: (870) 574-4500
Phone #: (870) 574-4479 (For Allied Health Dept.)
Fax #: (870) 574-4520
Email address: dadams@sautech.edu
Website
- Estimated cost is $822 includes:
- Tuition
- Late registration Fee
- Course Change Fee
- Graduation Fee
- Transcript Fee
- Learning Strategies Fee
- Laboratory Fee
- Seven (7) credit hour per semester
University of Arkansas Community College at Hope
2500 South Main
P.O. Box 140
Hope, AR 71801
Phone #: 870-777-5722
Fax #: 870-777-5957
Website
- Estimated Cost for tuition only, fees are not included:
- Hempstead County Resident is $378
- Arkansas Resident is $413
- Out-of-State Resident is $413
- Seven (7) credit hour per semester
Arkansas Northeastern College – Burdette
Burdette Center
Highway 148 and Interstate 55
Burdette, AR 72321
Paragould Center
1032 West Kingshighway
Paragould, AR 72450
Phone #: 870.780.1200 – Burdette
Phone #: 870.239.3200 – Paragould
Email address: bholifield@anc.edu
- Estimated Cost for tuition only, fees are not included:
- Arkansas Resident is $364
- Out-of-county Resident is $434
- Out-of-state Resident is $784
- Out-of-state for MO, TN Student is $434
- International Student is $784
- Seven (7) credit hour per semester
Ouachita Technical
One College Circle
Malvern, Arkansas 72104
Phone #: (501) 337-5000 (Local)
Toll free #: 1-800-337-0266 (In State)
Email address: info@otcweb.edu
- Estimated Cost for:
- Arkansas Resident is $489
- Out-of-State Resident is $922
- International Student is $1415
- Seven (7) credit hours per semester and 140 hours classroom and clinical instruction.
Crowleys Ridge Technical Institute
P.O. Box 925
Forrest City, AR 72336
Phone #s: 870-633-5411
Toll Free #: 800-842-2317
- Cost is $760.98
- 360 hours classroom and clinical training per semester
UAM College of Technology-Crossett
1326 Highway 52 W
Crossett, AR 71635
Phone #: 870-364-6414 or (870) 460-1026 (admission)
Toll Free #: 1-866-323-3384 or (800) 844-1826 (admission)
Fax #: 870-364-5707 or (870) 460-1926 (admission)
E-mail: whitingm@uamont.edu
Website
- Cost is $615 includes books and supplies
- Seven (7) credit hours per semester
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