Healthcare Training in Little Rock, Arkansas

Your Next Step in Healthcare Starts Here

Build practical skills through hands-on healthcare training taught by experienced professionals. With seven programs to choose from, there's more than one way to get started.

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3,500+
Graduates
Since 2015
Training Arkansas
7
Programs
PAL CNA students in protective gowns in the skills lab
State-Approved Programs
Fully approved by the State of Arkansas
Clinical Training Included
Hands-on experience at licensed facilities
Certificate Upon Completion
Credentials recognized by employers
Flexible Payment Plans
Affordable options to fit your budget
Approved Arkansas Workforce Provider
Recognized provider for Arkansas workforce training
Our Programs

Training That Opens
Healthcare Doors

Each program is designed to provide practical, job-ready skills with the instruction and clinical experience employers require.

In-Person
Certified Nursing Assistant
CNA Certification Program

Comprehensive 90-hour program combining classroom theory, clinical lab training, and 16 hours of hands-on clinical instruction at a long-term care facility.

90Total Hours
16Clinical Hrs
74Lab & Theory
$850
Tuition
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Online + In-Person
EKG Technician Program
Electrocardiography Certification

Comprehensive training in heart rhythm analysis with hands-on lab practice in electrode placement, 12-lead ECG interpretation, and rhythm strip identification for clinical application.

116Total Hours
16Lab Hrs
100Theory Hrs
$945
Tuition
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Online + In-Person
Phlebotomy Technician
Certified Phlebotomy Program

Professional training in blood and non-blood specimen collection for clinical testing across hospital, lab, and office settings, with preparation for national certification eligibility.

72Total Hours
24Skills Lab Hrs
48Theory Hrs
$875
Tuition
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Online + In-Person
Personal Care Aide
PCA Training Program

Two-week Monday-Friday training for personal care services in home and assisted living settings. Students learn support skills such as hygiene, bathing, dressing, toileting, meal preparation, laundry, and housekeeping, with one in-person clinical day and an included certification exam at the school.

40Total Hours
8Clinical Hrs
32Coursework Hrs
$360
Tuition
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AHA BLS CPR
CPR Certification
Basic Life Support

Four-hour classroom course designed to prepare students to identify and respond to cardiac, respiratory, and first aid emergencies until medical professionals take over.

4Class Hours
GroupOnly
$50
Tuition (Group Only)
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Career Pathway Program
Patient Care Technician
PCT Program

Comprehensive pathway that combines CNA, Phlebotomy, EKG, and CPR training to qualify graduates for national PCT certification eligibility through NHA, including required exam-prep materials.

282Total Hours
4Courses Included
$245Exam Prep Value
$2,720
Tuition
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CNA Skills Review
CNA Skills Review Program
Skills Refresher Course

Ten-hour refresher for students who need additional confidence before testing or CNA license renewal. Reviews all 23 core skills with a licensed nurse using lecture, video, and hands-on practice.

10Class Hrs
23Core Skills
$150PAL Grad Rate
$250
Total Cost
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About Us

Experience You
Can Learn From

PAL CNA Training Academy has been helping students build careers in healthcare since 2015. What began with CNA training has grown into a range of programs designed to give students practical skills, real-world knowledge, and the confidence to take their next step.

PAL CNA students in protective gowns during training
PAL CNA class celebrating in the skills lab
PAL CNA Training Academy graduates holding their certificates

Taught by Professionals Who Know Patient Care

Our instructors bring decades of combined nursing and healthcare experience into the classroom. Students aren't simply learning from a textbook; they're learning from professionals who understand patient care firsthand and connect every lesson to what they'll encounter on the job.

Thousands of students have chosen PAL for their training, making us one of the more established providers in our area, and we're proudest of seeing them put what they've learned to work in their communities. As we've grown, our purpose has stayed the same: accessible, practical healthcare education taught by experienced professionals who genuinely want their students to succeed.

How It Works

Four Steps to Certification

From application to certificate, we guide you through every step of the process.

1
Choose a Program

Browse our programs and select the one that fits your career goals and schedule.

2
Apply Online

Submit your application and make your first payment to secure your seat.

3
Complete Training

Attend classroom, lab, and clinical sessions with hands-on patient experience.

4
Earn Your Certificate

Graduate with your certificate in hand and launch your healthcare career.

Ready to Start Your Healthcare Journey?

Seats are limited and fill quickly. Apply today or call us to learn about upcoming class schedules.

Apply Now (501) 776-8422
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