Certified Nursing Assistant
Our Certified Nursing Assistants' (CNA) training course offers 98-hour (classroom, lab and clinical) course built on OLTC curriculum guidelines. Learners are prepared to work as a CNA, and are trained in basic nursing assistant procedures including, but not limited to: infection prevention and control, residents’ rights, transferring and positioning techniques, obtaining vital signs and more.
To be certified in the State of Arkansas, Nursing Assistant learners are required to take a knowledge (written) test and clinical skills exam after graduation. This 2 part exams are administered by the State of Arkansas through a testing agency.
Duration: 5 Weeks
Evening Sessions
Mondays - Thursdays (4 Days/Week)​
4:30 to 8:30 PM
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Weekend Sessions
Saturdays Only (16 Saturdays)
9:30 AM to 3:30 PM
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Hybrid (COMING SOON)
All reading and workbook assignments will be done online, during the student’s own time. Exams, Labs, & Clinicals will take place at the Beyond Career Training (Community Forward) facility.
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Admission Requirements
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Pre-registration required
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Complete, submit and agree to terms in the “Application for Enrollment”
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Must be at least 18. If under the age of 18, parents must sign the registration & consent forms.
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Pay non-refundable application fee.
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Cannot have a disqualifying criminal record.
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Tuition due 10 days before the start of class.
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Red or Black Scrubs with close toe shoes
Tuition, Books, Supplies & Fees: $600
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Not included in the tuition and fees
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T-B skin test before the first day of class
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Covid-19 vaccination * required by nursing home for clinical
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Red or Black scrubs:
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Arkansas State License: $125.00 (Knowledge & Skills Exams)