Southeast Arkansas College
1900 South Hazel Street
Certified Nursing Assistant
- Cost:
- $1,699.50
- Phone:
- (870) 543-5934
CNA Classes in Pine Bluff, AR
1 state-approved Certified Nurse Aide training program in Pine Bluff. Tuition ranges from $1,699. Arkansas requires 90 hours minimum of training and uses D&SDT-Headmaster (TestMaster Universe / TMU) for the competency exam.
Programs in Pine Bluff
1
Tuition Range
$1,699
State Required Hours
90 hours minimum
Exam Vendor
D&SDT-Headmaster (TestMaster Universe / TMU)
All CNA Programs in Pine Bluff
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 Pine Bluff
How many CNA training programs are available in Pine Bluff, AR?
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Our directory lists 1 state-approved Certified Nurse Aide training program in Pine Bluff, 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 Pine Bluff?
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Published tuition for CNA programs in Pine Bluff ranges from $1,699. Southeast Arkansas College lists the lowest tuition at $1,699.50. 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.
How do I become a CNA in Pine Bluff, AR?
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To work as a CNA in Pine Bluff, 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 Pine Bluff?
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No Pine Bluff 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.