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Nursing Assistant (Certified)
License Description
Nursing Assistants help care for physically or mentally ill, injured, disabled, or infirm individuals confined to hospitals, nursing care facilities, and mental health settings. Some work in patients' homes or residential care facilities. They perform routine tasks under the supervision of nursing and medical staff. They answer patients' call lights, deliver messages, serve meals, make beds, and help patients eat, dress, and bathe. They also may provide skin care to patients; take their temperatures, pulse rate, respiration rate, and blood pressure; and help patients get in and out of bed and walk. They observe patients' physical, mental, and emotional conditions and report any change to the nursing or medical staff. Requirements: 1) Nursing assistants must complete an Arkansas-approved nursing assistant training program consisting of a minimum of 90 hours of classroom and practical training. 2) Must pass the two-part State competency evaluation/examination within one year from the date of completion of training. 3) An Arkansas State Background check is required before being employed in a long term care facility. Nursing Assistants who have not lived in Arkansas for five consecutive years must undergo a national FBI fingerprint background check. Nurse Aide Certification Exam required: Headmaster - www.hdmaster.com. Renewal every two years. Testing questions should call 888-401-0462. Registry questions should call 888-401-0465. Certification renewal requires proof of having worked as a nursing assistant in the prior two years of at least one documented day providing nursing or nursing related services for monetary compensation in any setting.
Licensing Agency
Arkansas Department of Human Services
Division of Provider Services and Quality Assurance
P.O. Box 8059, Slot S402
Little Rock, AR 72203
NHA.licensure@dhs.arkansas.gov
http://humanservices.arkansas.gov/about-dhs/dpsqa
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Active
Active Military/Veterans
A temporary license is available to military and spouses until formal license approval
Certification
Certification required
Continuing Education
No continuing education requirement to maintain license
Criminal Record
No criminal record prohibitions
Education
Specific course required
Exam
State exam required
License Type
Register with licensing agency
License Updated
06/28/2022
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