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Nursing Assistant Training Program (CNA)

Training Program

Credential(s) Offered

Industry certification, Employment, Measurable Skill Gain Leading to a Credential, Measurable Skill Gain Leading to Employment

Method of Delivery

In Person

When offered

Daytime Hours

Instructional Program (CIP)

Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide. 513902

Description

This 108-hour course (92 hours of classroom/lab and 16 hours) provides the required training by the State of Arkansas for state certification of nursing assistants. 

Details

Program Length (Weeks)

5

Hours

108

Entrance Requirements

High School Diploma or Equivalent

School

Gateway Allied Health LLC

WIOA Approved Program

Yes

Training Location(s)

174 Cornerstone Lane, Suite C, Hot Springs National Park, Arkansas

Local WIB

5030 - West Central

Name of Credential

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Type of financial aid offered or have access to

Gateway Allied Health is approved for workforce grants in West Central, Southeast, and Central Arkansas. We are not Title IV funded and do not currently accept FAFSA. We are an approved vendor with Arkansas Rehabilitation Services (ARS) and participate in the Arkansas Department of Education’s Education Freedom Act program. For students who do not qualify for workforce grants, we offer flexible payment plan options.

Refund Policy

Gateway aligns with ADHE refund policy. See attached form as this applies to all programs. 

Is the proposed curriculum currently certified by an accrediting agency or similar national standardization program?

Yes - AR TMU/Headmaster

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)

$50.00 Textbook, workbook

Testing/Exam Fees

$120.00 Exam fees are paid to Headmaster LLP. There are two separate tests. Knowledge (Virtual exam) $30, Skills (in person exam) $90

Graduation Fees

$35.00 Certificate holder, diploma fee

In-State Tuition

$420.00 Tuition

Other Fees

$185.00 Basic Life Support - CPR Certification-$60 Uniform-$75 Shoes-$50

Registration Fee

$50.00 Registration fee (non-refundable)

Supplies/Materials/Hand Tools (not included in tuition)

$115.00 Equipment/Lab fee, supplies: Stethoscope, watch with a second hand, pulse oximeter, face mask, isolation gowns, PPE, gloves

Total In-State Program Cost

$975.00

Demand Occupation(s)

31-1131.00Nursing Assistants
$17.00 per hour
Required Certification: AR TMU - State certification/CPR Certification

Provider Status

Approved

Address

174 Cornerstone Lane, Suite C, Hot Springs National Park, Arkansas 71913

Phone Number

(501) 521-2022

Web Address

https://gatewayalliedhealth.com

Last Updated

Apr 05, 2026

Created

Feb 08, 2022

Renewal

Dec 23, 2026

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