Arkansas CNA Exam Prep: Requirements & Study Path
Supplemental study for Arkansas nurse aide candidates on the Headmaster / D&SDT pathway. Confirm TMU scheduling, Candidate Handbook subject areas, skills tasks, and Arkansas DHS CNA Registry steps on official pages.
How CNA testing works in Arkansas
Typical vendor path: Headmaster / D&S Diversified. MedCertPrep is independent exam prep, not a state registry. Use the official resources section for eligibility, fees, and skills wording.
- Arkansas nurse aide testing is administered by D&SDT-Headmaster for the Arkansas Department of Human Services (DHS). It is not Credentia NNAAP and not Prometric. Older Prometric Arkansas CIB materials online are outdated; use Headmaster and TMU only.
- Create and complete your record in the Arkansas TestMaster Universe (TMU) portal, pay testing fees, then schedule knowledge and skill exams per the current Candidate Handbook linked from the Headmaster Arkansas CNA home.
- Knowledge exam (per March 2025 handbook; confirm the live PDF on the Headmaster Arkansas home): typically 75 multiple-choice questions in 60 minutes, drawn from Headmaster handbook subject areas. Passing is typically 76% or better.
- Skill test: you typically demonstrate 3 to 4 assigned tasks in about 30 minutes. Per the March 2025 handbook, you must correctly perform all key (bold) steps and 80% of all steps on each assigned task. Confirm live task count, timing, and scoring in the current handbook.
- You generally have three attempts to pass knowledge and skills within one year of training completion. Confirm live attempt and window wording in the current handbook.
- After you pass both parts, registry status is commonly managed through Headmaster TMU. Use the Arkansas DHS CNA training / registry hub and TMU public search for listing context.
- MedCertPrep written practice is supplemental theme prep; Arkansas subject areas and scored skills steps still come from Headmaster and DHS materials.
Official Arkansas CNA resources
Read these official pages first. We summarize what each covers and link out. We do not copy full skills checklists; scored steps belong on the vendor site. Fees, eligibility, skills wording, attempt rules, and handbook articles can change without notice. Always confirm the latest details on the official site before you register or rehearse. If a deep link does not open, start from the official homepage below and look up the current document there.
Headmaster Arkansas CNA testing home
Official Arkansas testing landing for handbook downloads, TMU links, forms, and program contacts. Prefer this over older Prometric AR pages.
Arkansas Candidate Handbook (PDF)
March 2025 rulebook for knowledge subject areas, skill-test scoring, scheduling, fees, and registry notes. Confirm the latest version linked from the Headmaster Arkansas home if a newer PDF is posted.
Arkansas TMU portal
TestMaster Universe login used for demographics, fees, exam scheduling, results, and Headmaster-hosted Arkansas registry access.
Arkansas DHS CNA Training Program
DHS Division of Provider Services and Quality Assurance hub for CNA training program context, Headmaster contacts, and registry inquiry notes.
Arkansas public registry search (TMU)
Public search for Arkansas CNA registry status via the Headmaster TMU search page.
NCSBN NNAAP & MACE
National NNAAP framing for comparison only. Arkansas CNA details live on Headmaster and DHS pages.
Official homepages: Headmaster Arkansas CNA home · Arkansas TMU portal · Arkansas DHS CNA Training Program · Arkansas public registry search.
Arkansas handbook subject areas → MedCertPrep practice
Use this map to study Arkansas-weighted themes with our national hubs. Question counts come from the Arkansas Candidate Handbook knowledge exam subject table (75-question knowledge exam; confirm live PDF). MedCertPrep is supplemental theme practice, not a Headmaster-labeled item bank.
Arkansas Candidate Handbook (PDF)| Arkansas subject area | Weight | What to drill | MedCertPrep hub |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aging Process and Restorative Care | 5/75 | Aging changes, restorative activity support themes | Physical Care |
| Infection Control | 9/75 | Standard precautions, PPE, transmission prevention | Physical Care |
| Basic Nursing Skills | 11/75 | Core CNA acts: observation, basics of care delivery | Physical Care |
| Mental Health | 4/75 | Mental well-being, behavior support, coworker interaction themes | Psychosocial Care |
| Care Impaired | 3/75 | Adapted care for physical or cognitive limits | Psychosocial Care |
| Personal Care | 8/75 | ADLs, bathing, grooming, feeding, toileting themes | Physical Care |
| Communication | 5/75 | Verbal, nonverbal, and sensory-related communication | Role of the Nurse Aide |
| Resident Rights | 6/75 | Legal rights, dignity, facility and CNA role in rights | Role of the Nurse Aide |
| Data Collection | 4/75 | Observation, vitals cues, reporting measured data | Physical Care |
| Role and Responsibility | 7/75 | Scope, teamwork, reporting, workplace responsibilities | Role of the Nurse Aide |
| Disease Process | 5/75 | Common disease cues and related care themes | Physical Care |
| Safety | 8/75 | Falls, environment safety, resident and staff safety | Physical Care |
Study on MedCertPrep
Arkansas knowledge items follow the Headmaster Candidate Handbook subject areas (typically 75 questions in 60 minutes). MedCertPrep practice is NNAAP-structured supplemental prep for overlapping nurse aide themes (ADLs, safety, infection control, rights, reporting). It is not a Headmaster clone bank. Scored skills steps come only from the official Arkansas handbook task list.
Written exam
All CNA practice topicsSkills evaluation
Practice by nurse aide theme
These hubs use MedCertPrep's national CNA bank (organized in NNAAP-style domains). Themes overlap with Arkansas handbook subject areas, but confirm question counts and wording in the live Candidate Handbook.
Study guides
Skills steps always defer to your Arkansas Headmaster handbook. Start with the Arkansas skills guide for official deep links, then use national method articles for rehearsal structure.
MedCertPrep is an independent educational platform. We are not affiliated with Credentia, Prometric, NCSBN, CDPH, HHSC, or any state registry. Exam names and logos belong to their respective owners. Content here is supplemental test preparation. Verify all eligibility, fees, and skills requirements in your official Arkansas handbook before you register or rely on this page for compliance decisions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Arkansas CNA prep, score improvement, and planning for your certification exam timeline.
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