About
The Certificate of Proficiency in Nursing Assistant (CNA) at the University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana in Hope, Arkansas, prepares students through instruction and experience aligned with the Arkansas Long Term Care Facility Nursing Assistant Training Curriculum for the CNA licensure exam. Clinical experience is part of the pathway, with some weekend hours required to complete clinical hours. A current American Heart Association CPR certification and current health card, including a tuberculosis skin test, are required before clinical experience. Students with certain criminal convictions, offenses listed in the Long Term Care Employment Clearance Registry, recent drug-related behavior, or recent participation in a chemical or alcohol dependency program may face rejection or withdrawal because of clinical placement requirements. A current CPR certification or MEDL 1001 HCP CPR & First Aid is required for the certificate.
Organization
University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana
University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana’s Hope campus is a public community college in Hope, Arkansas. Its occupational training fields include Certified Nursing Assistant, Emergency Medical Technician, HVAC, and Welding. The institution offers certificates, associate degrees, transfer pathways, workforce training, adult education, early college opportunities, and select bachelor’s degree partnerships. Academic areas also include arts, humanities, education, business, skilled trades, health professions, mathematics, science, and social science. UAHT serves Southwest Arkansas and the surrounding region, with educational offerings that include both career-focused credentials and broader college pathways. The institution also operates a Texarkana campus and supports community-oriented programs through workforce development and continuing educational opportunities.