About
PAL CNA Training Academy’s Personal Care Aide program in Little Rock, Arkansas, prepares students to provide in-home and assisted-living support with personal hygiene, bathing, dressing, toileting, meal preparation, laundry, and housekeeping. The program prepares students for the PCA certification exam and supports work with home care agencies and assisted living facilities. It runs for two weeks as an online course, with one in-person clinical training day at the school where the exam is administered. Admission requires the ability to read, write, speak, and comprehend English at a minimum 10th-grade level, along with the ability to see, hear, and lift at least 50 pounds.
At a glance
- Format: Hybrid
- Leads to: PCA certification exam
Organization
PAL CNA Training Academy
PAL CNA Training Academy is a healthcare training institution in Little Rock, Arkansas. It trains people for Caregiver, Certified Nursing Assistant, CPR / Basic Life Support, Electrocardiogram (ECG/EKG), and Phlebotomy roles. The academy offers stackable healthcare credentials for adults with varied educational backgrounds and for graduates adding skills as their roles change. Instruction combines classroom learning, laboratory practice, and clinical experience, including training at licensed facilities for applicable programs. Its coursework supports practical, job-ready skills and includes pathways that combine multiple healthcare subjects. Completion of Certified Nursing Assistant, Phlebotomy, Electrocardiogram (ECG/EKG), and CPR / Basic Life Support training makes students eligible for Patient Care Technician certification through the National Healthcareer Association.