Arkansas CNA CE Courses (2026)
To renew your CNA license in Arkansas you need to satisfy the Arkansas Dept of Human Services, Office of Long Term Care — Nurse Aide Registry's in-service / continuing-education training requirement . Below is what the board requires and a comparison of course providers that offer qualifying training. This is an unofficial guide — confirm any course is board-approved before you buy.
What Arkansas requires for CNA renewal
| In-service / CE required | No single fixed hour count — see details |
|---|---|
| Renewal cycle | 24 months |
| Governing body | Arkansas Dept of Human Services, Office of Long Term Care — Nurse Aide Registry |
Renewal is contingent on paid work: at least one documented day (8 hours) of nursing or nursing-related services for compensation in the prior two years. Arkansas adopts the federal in-service standard (12 hours/year for working aides), but the controlling renewal condition is the paid-work requirement, not classroom CE.
Full CNA renewal guide for Arkansas (deadlines, fees & CE) →
Arkansas CNA CE course providers
- Medline University
Free and low-cost in-service training modules for nurse aides.
- CEUfast — Nurse Aide
In-service and continuing-education courses for nursing assistants.
- Elite Learning — CNA In-Service
CNA in-service training packages covering federally required topics.
- Relias
Employer-oriented in-service and competency training widely used in long-term care.
Arkansas CNA CE courses: frequently asked questions
How many CE hours do I need to renew my CNA license in Arkansas?
Arkansas does not set a single fixed CE-hour count for CNA renewal. Renewal is contingent on paid work: at least one documented day (8 hours) of nursing or nursing-related services for compensation in the prior two years. Arkansas adopts the federal in-service standard (12 hours/year for working aides), but the controlling renewal condition is the paid-work requirement, not classroom CE.
Do online CNA CE courses count in Arkansas?
Online courses generally count when the provider is approved by or recognized by the Arkansas Dept of Human Services, Office of Long Term Care — Nurse Aide Registry. Always confirm a course is accepted before you buy it.
Where do I report my Arkansas CNA CE?
Arkansas generally has you attest to CE at renewal and keep your own documentation in case of an audit. Confirm the current process with the Arkansas Dept of Human Services, Office of Long Term Care — Nurse Aide Registry.
Requirement last verified 2026-06-01 from the Arkansas Dept of Human Services, Office of Long Term Care — Nurse Aide Registry. Always confirm current rules with the board before relying on this.
Official Arkansas Dept of Human Services, Office of Long Term Care — Nurse Aide Registry site →