State terminology: Certified nursing assistant (CNA). 20 CAR § 403-102 ↗ · terminology checked November 5, 2026.
Program directory checked November 3, 2026. Partial directory review.
Directory overview
10 programs are listed in the reviewed partial directory for Arkansas. Before enrolling, confirm current approval for the exact training site with the state. Ask the program about total cost, schedule and clinical placement.
The reviewed source is the Arkansas JobLink training-program search, a state workforce directory, not the Arkansas Office of Long-Term Care approval list. This page reproduces the 90-hour CNA records found in that search; programs that publish a different hour total may be missing. Confirm current approval and program details with the program and the Arkansas Department of Human Services Office of Long-Term Care.
CNA training programs in Arkansas
Listed alphabetically, not ranked. The table reproduces the list published by Arkansas Division of Workforce Services / Arkansas JobLink. Exact duplicate rows are shown once. A listing is not a recommendation.
This page uses status labels other than Approved. The label “WIOA listed” does not indicate full approval. Confirm the current status with the state before enrolling.
| Program | Location | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Certified Nursing AssistantState workforce training program (WIOA)WIOA listed | Little Rock | 9714 West Markham Street, 72205 | (501) 319-7573 |
| Certified Nursing AssistantState workforce training program (WIOA)WIOA listed | Little Rock | 6911 Geyer Springs Road, 72209 | (501) 240-6684 |
| Certified Nursing AssistantState workforce training program (WIOA)WIOA listed | Marianna | 1303 State Highway 44, 72360 | (901) 314-1657 |
| Certified Nursing AssistantState workforce training program (WIOA)WIOA listed | Springdale | 709 South Old Missouri Road, 72765 | (479) 751-8824 |
| Certified Nursing AssistantState workforce training program (WIOA)WIOA listed | Springdale | 3889 Willowood Ave, 72762 | (800) 785-9876 |
| Certified Nursing Assistant Program (CNA)State workforce training program (WIOA)WIOA listed | Little Rock | 300 South Spring Street Suite 300, 72201 | (501) 615-8922 |
| CNAState workforce training program (WIOA)WIOA listed | Conway | 2332 Washington Ave, 72032 | (501) 500-2427 |
| CNA TrainingState workforce training program (WIOA)WIOA listed | Little Rock | 11701 I-30 Frontage Rd, Ste. 300, 72209 | (501) 776-8422 |
| NURSE AIDE TRAINING PROGRAMState workforce training program (WIOA)WIOA listed | West Memphis | 120 W. TYLER AVE, 72301 | (501) 831-8664 |
| Nursing Assistant Training ProgramState workforce training program (WIOA)WIOA listed | Little Rock | 1508 Macon Dr. STE C3, 72211 | (501) 916-2292 |
How does CNA training work in Arkansas?
- Arkansas requires at least 91 total training hours, including at least 16 hours of supervised practical training. The current Code of Arkansas Rules states the 91-hour total.
- Pass the Arkansas nurse aide knowledge and skills examination; the DHS page links the public registry and its testing vendor for scheduling.
Read the full Arkansas training guide →
How should you verify a program before enrolling?
- Confirm the program’s current state approval and the exact location where training takes place.
- Get a written breakdown of tuition, lab and clinical fees, exam fees, supplies, background checks and refund terms.
- Ask about class schedules, clinical placement, attendance rules and completion requirements.
- Confirm the testing provider, candidate handbook and retake policy before paying.
- Ask about funding, payment plans and any employer tuition support.
What if a program is not on this list?
A program may be new, inactive, listed under a different name or added after this directory was checked. Its absence does not establish approval or closure. Ask the state agency to confirm the exact program and training site before paying.
How much does CNA training cost in Arkansas?
This program list does not include prices. Tuition, lab fees, exams, fingerprinting, supplies and travel costs vary by school and location. Ask each program for the full amount and use the Training Costs & Funding guide to compare offers.
We publish a cost only when the state or school provides it, with the date checked. We do not estimate missing prices.
Where does this list come from?
Arkansas JobLink CNA training programs (90-hour search) ↗ · Checked November 3, 2026.
Publisher: Arkansas Division of Workforce Services / Arkansas JobLink.