PAL CNA Training Academy
11701 I-30 Frontage Road, Suite 300
Certified Nurse Aide (CNA)
- Duration:
- 90 hours (74 classroom/skills + 16 clinical)
- Cost:
- $850 total
- Phone:
- (501) 776-8422
CNA Classes in Little Rock, AR
6 state-approved Certified Nurse Aide training programs in Little Rock. Tuition ranges from $850 to $1,350. Arkansas requires 90 hours minimum of training and uses D&SDT-Headmaster (TestMaster Universe / TMU) for the competency exam.
Programs in Little Rock
6
Tuition Range
$850 to $1,350
State Required Hours
90 hours minimum
Exam Vendor
D&SDT-Headmaster (TestMaster Universe / TMU)
Lowest tuition
PAL CNA Training Academy
$850 total · 90 hours (74 classroom/skills + 16 clinical)
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Philander Smith University CNA Program
8 weeks, 104.5 contact hours
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Aspiring Medical Training Institute
6911 Geyer Springs Road
Certified Nurse Aide (CNA)
- Duration:
- 90 hours (74 theory/skills + 16 clinical)
- Phone:
- (501) 240-6684
UAMS Caregiving Little Rock
629 Jack Stephens Drive
Certified Nurse Aide (CNA)
- Duration:
- 91-hour Fast Track CNA course
- Phone:
- (501) 526-6500
Philander Smith University CNA Program
900 W. Daisy L. Gatson Bates Drive
Certified Nurse Aide (CNA)
- Duration:
- 8 weeks, 104.5 contact hours
- Cost:
- $1,350 program charges + $100 application fee
- Phone:
- (501) 375-9845
Arkansas Nursing Assistant Academy
425 N. University Avenue
Certified Nurse Aide (CNA)
- Duration:
- 90 hours
- Phone:
- (501) 666-7136
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 Little Rock
How many CNA training programs are available in Little Rock, AR?
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Our directory lists 6 state-approved Certified Nurse Aide training programs in Little Rock, 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.
How much does CNA training cost in Little Rock?
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Published tuition for CNA programs in Little Rock ranges from $850 to $1,350. PAL CNA Training Academy lists the lowest tuition at $850 total. Total out-of-pocket cost also includes the state exam fee ($125 total ($30 written or oral knowledge exam + $95 clinical skills evaluation) through D&SDT-Headmaster; Arkansas DHS pays the testing fee for candidates employed by Medicaid-certified facilities), background check, and uniforms.
What is the fastest CNA program in Little Rock?
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Philander Smith University CNA Program offers the shortest published program in Little Rock at 8 weeks, 104.5 contact hours. 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 (501) 375-9845 for current cohort start dates.
How do I become a CNA in Little Rock, AR?
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To work as a CNA in Little Rock, 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 Little Rock?
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No Little Rock 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.