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Free CNA Training in Arkansas
Free CNA classes in Arkansas can be obtained through nursing facilities, home health centers and through the Workforce Investment Act to those who qualify.
The purpose of the Arkansas Workforce Investment Act is based on the belief that higher education should not be a privilege reserved only for those who can afford to purchase it and that educational opportunities should not be limited by the financial resources of the student and his/her family.
To find out if you are eligible for any of the free CNA certification programs in Arkansas, you will need to contact the training provider. Some of the free nurse aide training may require applicants to provide a copy of the previous year’s tax returns. This may be requested by the Financial Aid Office.
Becoming a Certified Nursing Assistant in Arkansas, is a great way to enter the lucrative healthcare field without having to spend hundreds of thousands of dollars on medical school. The types of duties you can perform as a CNA will vary depending on where you choose to work.
Nursing Homes Home Health Agencies and Hospitals that Offer
Free CNA training in Arkansas
ADH In-Home Health and Hospice
CE Region
Saline County
501 776-1606
NE Region
Poinsett County
870-933-8734
SW Region
Polk County
870-867-3138
Craighead County
870-933-8734
Ouachita County
870-836-7395
Ozark Medical Center Nursing Home/Hospital
2500 Highway S, Clinton 72031
ph:(501) 745-7000
This nursing home enrolls aspiring CNA’s into a two week training course. Then, after you have completed the course successfully you will have to work for the hospital for three weeks and then they will allow you to take the state test for free so you can become licensed. Make sure when you contact them you ask to speak to Christine Fletcher.
Petra Allied Health, Inc.
Admissions Office
P.O. Box 6611
Springdale, AR 72766-6611
(800) 785-9876 ext. 2
Petra Allied Health- This program provides Arkansas residents with free CNA classes on a sponsorship level. The program will pay for your tuition, in return you must agree to work with one of their partner nursing homes once you complete your training.
Woodland Hills Healthcare and Rehab- This nursing home and rehabilitation center in Jacksonville pays for students to complete CNA courses. They only provide this free training to individuals with clean background checks. In order to qualify, you must pay $22 to have a background check done. If you fail the check, you will not receive your money back and will be unable to qualify for training through this facility.
1320 Braden Street,
Jacksonville, AR 72076
501-241-2191.
Cabot Nursing and Rehab- free CNA training offered by this facility. Before you can be enrolled in the courses, you must pay $20 for a background check and pass it successfully. Other requirements may have to be met. contact them at 501-843-6181.
Cabot Manor Nursing Home- Must be willing to work for Cabot Manor Nursing Home for a certain amount of time after you complete your training, you may be able to receive free CNA training . Contact the nursing home at 501-843-6181 for a list of requirements and to find out if you will need to pay for any expenses out of your own pocket.
Workforce Investment Act Approved CNA training in Arkansas
Arkansas Tech University
Administration Bldg 200;
1506 N Bou
Russellville, AR - 72801
Phone: 479-968-0389
Arkansas State University-Newport
7648 Victory Blvd
Newport, AR - 72112
870-512-7800
Ozarka College
218 College Dr
Melbourne, AR - 72556
870-368-7371
Phillips Community College
of the University of Arkansas
1000 Campus Dr
Helena, AR - 72342
870-338-6474
Rich Mountain Community College
1100 College Dr
Mena, AR - 71953
479-394-7622
South Arkansas Community College
300 S West Ave
El Dorado, AR - 71731
870-862-8131
Southern Arkansas University Tech
100 Carr Road
Camden, AR - 71701
870-574-4500
Southeast Arkansas College
1900 Hazel
Pine Bluff, AR - 71603
870-543-5900
University of Arkansas Community
College-Batesville
2005 White Drive
Batesville, AR - 72503
870-612-2000
University of Arkansas Community
College-Hope
2500 S Main
Hope, AR - 71802
870-777-5722
University of Arkansas Community
College-Morrilton
1537 University Blvd.
Morrilton, AR - 72110
501-977-2000
Arkansas Northeastern College
2501 S Division
Blytheville, AR - 72316
870-762-1020
Arkansas State University-Beebe
1000 Iowa Street
Beebe, AR - 72012
501-882-3600
Arkansas State University-Mountain Home
1600 South College Street
Mountain Home, AR - 72653
870-508-6100
University of Arkansas at Monticello
Highway 425 South
Monticello, AR - 71656
870-367-6811
Black River Technical College
1410 Hwy 304 East
Pocahontas, AR - 72455
870-248-4000
Mid-South Community College
2000 W. Broadway
West Memphis, AR - 72301
870-733-6722
North Arkansas College
1515 Pioneer Dr
Harrison, AR - 72601
870-743-3000
National Park Community College
101 College Dr
Hot Springs, AR - 71913
501-760-4222
North West Arkansas Community College
One College Dr
Bentonville, AR - 72712
479-636-9222
College of the Ouachitas
One College Cir
Malvern, AR - 72104
501-337-5000
Arkansas Tech University
Ozark Campus
1700 Helberg Lane
Ozark, AR - 72949
479-667-2117