University of Arkansas Community College Rich Mountain CNA Program Mena, Arkansas

The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) program at University of Arkansas Community College Rich Mountain is designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary to excel as valuable members of the healthcare team. The curriculum, adhering to the Arkansas Long Term Care Facility Nursing Assistant Training guidelines, provides comprehensive instruction and hands-on experience. Students gain a deep understanding of the physical, emotional, and psychosocial needs of clients, particularly the elderly, while mastering essential skills in personal care, comfort, and activities of daily living. A strong emphasis is placed on safe and supportive care practices, ethical considerations, and the definition of a nursing assistant’s scope of practice. Furthermore, the program fosters the development of strong communication skills, enabling graduates to effectively collaborate with fellow healthcare professionals, faculty, and, most importantly, the clients they serve. Graduates are prepared to provide compassionate, competent care in a variety of healthcare settings.