⚠️ Important: This comparison is based on published state licensing requirements and may not reflect recent changes. Reciprocity and transfer rules change frequently and are evaluated on a case-by-case basis by state licensing boards. This tool is for research purposes only and does not constitute legal or professional advice. Always contact Arkansas Department of Human Services (DHS) – Office of Long Term Care (OLTC) directly to confirm current transfer requirements before submitting any applications or fees.

Transfer Your CNA License: Oklahoma → Arkansas

Everything you need to know about transferring your cna license from Oklahoma to Arkansas

Reciprocity Available

Accepts out-of-state licenses

Requirements Comparison

Requirement	Oklahoma (OK)	Arkansas (AR)
Education Requirements●	Completion of state-approved CNA training program required	Must complete state-approved training program (75 hours minimum); no high school diploma/GED required
Exam Requirements	Provider: Oklahoma Department of Career and Technology Education (CareerTech) Health Certification Project; also Prometric for some testing	Provider: D&S Diversified Technologies – Headmaster (also operating as Headmaster LLP)
Experience Requirements	Not available	Not available
Fees	training program fee: $500-$1,200; competency exam fee: $75; state registration fee: No registration fee mentioned on official pages; consistent with $0; total initial fees: $75; confidence: high; sources: https://www.cnalicense.org/by-state/oklahoma/	training program fee: $575–$1,320; competency exam fee: $125–$135; state registration fee: $0 (no initial licensing fee required); background check fee: Included; total initial fees: $125–$135; confidence: high; sources: https://www.cnalicense.org/by-state/arkansas/
Renewal / CE Requirements●	Period: 2 years; Fee: LTC digital renewal is $0 (free online); renewal PDF application references fees; 'other types: $10' consistent with special_notes	Period: 2 years (24 months, no grace period); Fee: $0 — consistent with the official DHS statement that no initial licensing fee is charged; renewal fee also not charged

Data verified as of 2026-04-14. Requirements may have changed since verification.

Key Differences

Arkansas accepts out-of-state cna licenses via reciprocity/endorsement.
Education differs: Oklahoma requires "Completion of state-approved CNA training program required" while Arkansas requires "Must complete state-approved training program (75 hours minimum); no high school diploma/GED required".
Renewal differs: Oklahoma — Period: 2 years; Fee: LTC digital renewal is $0 (free online); renewal PDF application references fees; 'other types: $10' consistent with special_notes; Arkansas — Period: 2 years (24 months, no grace period); Fee: $0 — consistent with the official DHS statement that no initial licensing fee is charged; renewal fee also not charged.

Next Steps

1
Contact the destination state board to confirm current transfer/reciprocity requirements. Visit Arkansas Department of Human Services (DHS) – Office of Long Term Care (OLTC) →
2
Request credential verification from Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH) — Nurse Aide Registry — this often takes 4–8 weeks. Visit Oklahoma board →
3
Gather required documentation (education transcripts, experience logs, exam scores).
4
Submit your application to Arkansas Department of Human Services (DHS) – Office of Long Term Care (OLTC).

These steps are general guidance based on common transfer processes. Your state may have a different process. Always follow the instructions provided by your state licensing board.

Arkansas Licensing Board

Board: Arkansas Department of Human Services (DHS) – Office of Long Term Care (OLTC)
Website: https://humanservices.arkansas.gov/divisions-shared-services/provider-services-quality-assurance/occupational-licensing/cna-nha-training-program/
Phone: (888) 401-0462

Contact Arkansas Department of Human Services (DHS) – Office of Long Term Care (OLTC) to confirm current transfer requirements →

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Requirements Comparison

Requirement	Oklahoma (OK)	Arkansas (AR)
Education Requirements●	Completion of state-approved CNA training program required	Must complete state-approved training program (75 hours minimum); no high school diploma/GED required
Exam Requirements	Provider: Oklahoma Department of Career and Technology Education (CareerTech) Health Certification Project; also Prometric for some testing	Provider: D&S Diversified Technologies – Headmaster (also operating as Headmaster LLP)
Experience Requirements	Not available	Not available
Fees	training program fee: $500-$1,200; competency exam fee: $75; state registration fee: No registration fee mentioned on official pages; consistent with $0; total initial fees: $75; confidence: high; sources: https://www.cnalicense.org/by-state/oklahoma/	training program fee: $575–$1,320; competency exam fee: $125–$135; state registration fee: $0 (no initial licensing fee required); background check fee: Included; total initial fees: $125–$135; confidence: high; sources: https://www.cnalicense.org/by-state/arkansas/
Renewal / CE Requirements●	Period: 2 years; Fee: LTC digital renewal is $0 (free online); renewal PDF application references fees; 'other types: $10' consistent with special_notes	Period: 2 years (24 months, no grace period); Fee: $0 — consistent with the official DHS statement that no initial licensing fee is charged; renewal fee also not charged

Data verified as of 2026-04-14. Requirements may have changed since verification.

Key Differences

Arkansas accepts out-of-state cna licenses via reciprocity/endorsement.

Education differs: Oklahoma requires "Completion of state-approved CNA training program required" while Arkansas requires "Must complete state-approved training program (75 hours minimum); no high school diploma/GED required".

Renewal differs: Oklahoma — Period: 2 years; Fee: LTC digital renewal is $0 (free online); renewal PDF application references fees; 'other types: $10' consistent with special_notes; Arkansas — Period: 2 years (24 months, no grace period); Fee: $0 — consistent with the official DHS statement that no initial licensing fee is charged; renewal fee also not charged.

Next Steps

Contact the destination state board to confirm current transfer/reciprocity requirements. Visit Arkansas Department of Human Services (DHS) – Office of Long Term Care (OLTC) →

Request credential verification from Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH) — Nurse Aide Registry — this often takes 4–8 weeks. Visit Oklahoma board →

Gather required documentation (education transcripts, experience logs, exam scores).

Submit your application to Arkansas Department of Human Services (DHS) – Office of Long Term Care (OLTC).

These steps are general guidance based on common transfer processes. Your state may have a different process. Always follow the instructions provided by your state licensing board.

Arkansas Licensing Board

Contact Arkansas Department of Human Services (DHS) – Office of Long Term Care (OLTC) to confirm current transfer requirements →

Transfer Your CNA License: Oklahoma → Arkansas

Reciprocity Available

Requirements Comparison

Key Differences

Next Steps

Arkansas Licensing Board

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Transfer Your CNA License: Oklahoma → Arkansas

Reciprocity Available

Requirements Comparison

Key Differences

Next Steps

Arkansas Licensing Board

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