Nursing Assistant Training

Advanced Training for CNA

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Program

This program will prepare you to sit for state certification as a Nursing Assistant in Arkansas. The curriculum includes assisting residents with dressing, ambulation, feeding, bathing, toileting, perineal and oral care. It also covers basic range of motion exercises and restorative care.

The Certified Nursing Assistants work in numerous settings in the health care field, including but not limited to long term care facilities, assisted living facilities, hospitals, clinic, and doctor’s offices. They work under the supervision of medical staff such as Physicians and Registered Nurses.

In our area, Certified Nursing Assistants can expect to be paid between $7.25 and $10.50 an hour depending on shift and experience levels.

We offer day and evening classes in Harrison, Arkansas. Please call AHEC–NW @ Harrison for more information at 870-391-3141 or 888-625-9930.

Day classes are usually offered every month beginning on the first Monday of each month. These classes run for 3 weeks, Monday thru Friday from 8am to 4:30pm. This 120 hour class includes lecture, laboratory, and clinical time as well as offering the students 6 college credits through North Arkansas College and CPR certification.

Our evening class run for 5 1/2 weeks Monday thru Thursday from 5pm to 9pm for a total of 90 hours. These classes are held every other month.

CNA Class Dates

2008

Day Classes
January 7 - January 25
February 4 - February 22
March 3 - March 21
April 7 - April 25
May 5 - May 23
June 2 - June 20
July 7 - July 25
August 4 - August 22
September 8 - September 26
October 6 - October 24
November 3 - November 21
December 1 - December 19

Evening Classes

January 14 - February 20
March 24 - April 30
May 12 - June 19
July 7 - August 13
September 8 - October 15
November 3 - December 1

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For Information about state certification, recertification or moving your certification call 1-800-818-8917
Or check out http://www.prometric.com/NurseAide/AR.htm