About
PAL CNA Training Academy’s Certified Nursing Assistant program in Little Rock, Arkansas, prepares students for classroom, skills-lab, and long-term care clinical work as nursing assistants. Completion provides a program certificate and prepares students for the Arkansas competency exam, which includes written or oral and skills components. The in-person program runs for 90 hours, including 74 hours of classroom theory and clinical skills lab training and 16 hours at a long-term care facility. Admission is open without a high school diploma or GED, but applicants must be at least 16 years old, demonstrate English reading, writing, speaking, and comprehension at a minimum 10th-grade level, and be able to see, hear, and lift at least 50 pounds. Required health documentation includes a negative TB skin test or chest X-ray, with current influenza vaccination proof during flu season, along with a criminal background check.
At a glance
- Format: In person
- Leads to: Arkansas CNA competency exam
- Payment plan: available (per the school's page)
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.