ArkansasCNA Certification Requirements

Regulated by the Arkansas Department of Human Services (DHS) – Office of Long Term Care (OLTC)

Training Hours Breakdown

Topics Covered

Restricted Duties

• ✗Cannot administer medications (unless certified as a Certified Medication Aide)
• ✗Cannot perform sterile procedures
• ✗Cannot insert or remove catheters
• ✗Cannot interpret patient data or make clinical judgments
• ✗Cannot develop or modify care plans

Approved Work Settings

Regulatory Board

CNAs must maintain active certification by meeting work hour requirements and completing in-service training within each renewal cycle. Failure to renew may require retaking the competency exam.

Additional Requirements for Transfer

• •Submit reciprocity application through the TestMaster Universe (TMU) portal
• •Provide valid photo ID and Social Security card
• •Provide proof of 90+ hours of CNA training from originating state
• •Must be in good standing with no findings on the abuse registry
• •Pay $25 reciprocity application fee
• •Must have active (non-expired) certification in the originating state

Out-of-state CNAs typically need to apply for reciprocity through the state's nurse aide registry. Verification of active, good-standing status on the originating state's registry is usually required.