Nursing Assistant Certificate of Proficiency

Program Description

The Nursing Assistant Training Program (NATP) combines classroom instruction with clinical experience. Students successfully completing the program are awarded a Certificate of Proficiency and are then eligible to take the tests, skills and written, to become a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA).

The NATP meets the requirements and is approved by the Arkansas Office of Long Term Care. The NATP:

1. Provides clinical training in a nursing home environment;
2. Is limited to 12 students per class; and
3. Is scheduled on an as needed basis.

Applicants must:

1. Be at least 16 years of age;
2. Have an Arkansas driver’s license or a state-approved photo identification;
3. Submit to a criminal background check as required by the Arkansas Office of Long Term Care; and
4. Upon admission, submit an Arkansas Health Card. The Arkansas Health Card is obtained through the Public Health Department for a minimal fee. This is a serial tuberculosis skin test screen that should be started as soon as possible after admission.

Degree Plan

Program Requirements

NA 1207

Nursing Assistant

7

Total Credit Hours: 7