Credential(s) Offered
Government license, Employment, Measurable Skill Gain Leading to a Credential, Measurable Skill Gain Leading to Employment
Method of Delivery
In Person
When offered
Daytime Hours, Evening Hours
Instructional Program (CIP)
Description
This 90-hour Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) course provides the required training by the State of
Arkansas for state certification of nursing assistants. The course includes 74 hours of classroom and lab instruction,
combined with 16 hours of hands-on clinical training in a long-term care facility. Students will gain the foundational
knowledge and practical skills needed to begin a rewarding career as a CNA. The curriculum covers essential topics such as
infection control, residents’ rights, communication skills, and ethical responsibilities. Students will also learn basic nursing
procedures including transferring and positioning residents, assisting with activities of daily living (ADLs), and accurately
taking and recording vital signs. Upon successful completion of the course, students will be eligible to take the Arkansas
state certification exam and enter the workforce as competent, compassionate CNAs prepared to provide quality care in a
variety of healthcare settings.
Details
Program Length (Weeks)
4
Hours
90
Entrance Requirements
None
School
PETRA ALLIED HEALTH (SPRINGDALE)
WIOA Approved Program
Yes
Training Location(s)
Springdale
Local WIB
5025 - Northwest
Name of Credential
OLTC State Certification as Nursing Assistant
Type of financial aid offered or have access to
None
Refund Policy
Yes
Is the proposed curriculum currently certified by an accrediting agency or similar national standardization program?
No
Is this proposed curriculum considered a nontraditional program of training services for women?
No
Is this proposed curriculum considered a nontraditional program of training services for men?
No
Cost Items
Books (Estimated)
$40.00
Testing/Exam Fees
$125.00 State Certification Exam Fee
In-State Tuition
$480.00
Out-of-State/District Tuition
$480.00
Supplies/Materials/Hand Tools (not included in tuition)
$40.00 Uniform
Total In-State Program Cost
$685.00
Total Out-of-State Program Cost
$685.00
