Looking for a career in the medical field? A CNA career offers many opportunities! Nursing Assistant classes are the perfect way to obtain the basic medical knowledge and gain a jump-start on a health-related career.
Successful completion of the four- or eight-week classes position graduates for employment in a hospital, nursing home, home health agency, or other medical facility. Graduates of the program will be eligible to apply for the Arkansas State CNA exam.
Prospective students will be required to:
- Attend a mandatory orientation.
Upon acceptance, students will be required to:
- Register for Black River Technical College and complete all entrance requirements, including college placement test.
- Provide proof of Tetanus vaccine and negative Tuberculosis test or chest x-ray.
- Provide state drivers license or photo ID, Social Security Number and home address.
- Complete the Child Maltreatment Reporter Training (www.ar.mandatedreporter.org).
- Pass drug screen(s).
Class size is limited to 24 students. Students are required to attend the scheduled orientation and a selection exam will be given. Acceptance, Alternate, or Denial letters are handed out at orientation. Applicants accepted into the program may be eligible to apply for sponsorship to help cover the cost of the course.
Contact Information
For more information about the nursing assistant program, contact the following:
Holli Nitzsche, RN
Holli.nitzsche@blackrivertech.edu
870-248-4000, ext. 4115
Holly Winslow, RN
Holly.Winslow@blackrivertech.edu
870-239-0969 Ext. 5045
Dana Clay, Allied Health Academic Advisor
danac@blackrivertech.edu
870-248-4000, Ext. 4150
2021 Spring CNA Class Schedules
Pocahontas Campus
- Please check back later for updated schedule. January class has been canceled
The orientation date will be set at a later date. Class size is limited, attendance will be mandatory.
Paragould Campus
Spring 2021 Class Schedule
- 4-Week Class: April 5, 2021-May 6, 2021, 8:30 am to 3:30 pm, Monday-Thursday
The orientation date will be set at a later date. Class size is limited, attendance will be mandatory.
updated:12.1.2020 RH