Arkansas State University-Newport Jonesboro Campus
5504 Krueger Drive
Certified Nursing Assistant
- Duration:
- 8 weeks
- Phone:
- (870) 512-7833
CNA Classes in Jonesboro, AR
1 state-approved Certified Nurse Aide training program in Jonesboro. Arkansas requires 90 hours minimum of training and uses D&SDT-Headmaster (TestMaster Universe / TMU) for the competency exam.
Programs in Jonesboro
1
State Required Hours
90 hours minimum
Exam Vendor
D&SDT-Headmaster (TestMaster Universe / TMU)
All CNA Programs in Jonesboro
Becoming a CNA in Arkansas
Arkansas CNA training and certification are regulated by the Office of Long Term Care (OLTC), a division of the Arkansas Department of Human Services. Unlike most surrounding states, Arkansas requires 90 hours of state-approved training — 15 hours above the federal OBRA-87 minimum — to reflect the state's emphasis on long-term care competency. The OLTC partners with D&SDT-Headmaster (often shortened to 'Headmaster' or 'TMU') to administer the written and skills competency exam and to maintain the public Nurse Aide Registry.
Frequently Asked Questions: CNA Training in Jonesboro
How many CNA training programs are available in Jonesboro, AR?
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Our directory lists 1 state-approved Certified Nurse Aide training program in Jonesboro, AR. All programs must meet Arkansas's minimum of 90 hours minimum and prepare graduates to sit for the D&SDT-Headmaster (TestMaster Universe / TMU) competency exam.
What is the fastest CNA program in Jonesboro?
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Arkansas State University-Newport Jonesboro Campus offers the shortest published program in Jonesboro at 8 weeks. Arkansas requires 90 hours minimum of state-approved training, so any accelerated program must compress the required hours into a shorter calendar window through full-time scheduling. Call (870) 512-7833 for current cohort start dates.
How do I become a CNA in Jonesboro, AR?
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To work as a CNA in Jonesboro, you must meet a Arkansas-approved training program of at least 90 hours minimum, pass the D&SDT-Headmaster (TestMaster Universe / TMU) competency exam (Two-part competency exam administered through Headmaster's TMU platform: a written test (60 multiple-choice questions, 90 minutes) plus a hands-on skills evaluation of 5 randomly selected nurse aide skills with mandatory hand hygiene), and clear a State and FBI fingerprint criminal background check plus a check of the Adult Maltreatment Central Registry, the Child Maltreatment Central Registry, and the OIG List of Excluded Individuals. Most candidates complete the full process in 8-12 weeks.
Are there free CNA classes in Jonesboro?
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No Jonesboro program on our directory currently advertises free tuition, but many Arkansas nursing facilities pay for CNA training in exchange for a work commitment after certification. Ask local long-term care employers about employer-sponsored training programs, and check the American Red Cross and Job Corps for additional pathways.