Headmaster partners with the Arkansas Department of Human Services to provide Certified Nurse Aide testing, certification, and registry services.
Virtual knowledge testing is available — log in to Arkansas TMU to schedule a test event if you qualify.
Sign in to register, schedule, and manage your Arkansas nurse aide exam.
Effective July 1, 2026. Download to your device before test day.
Start in Arkansas TMU to complete your account, schedule testing, and review exam instructions. Refer to the Candidate Handbook for full requirements.
Competency evaluation and registry frequently asked questions.
Arkansas Department of Human Services provider services page.
TMU candidate guide for signing in and recovering your account.
Finish setting up your TMU candidate account.
Schedule or change an Arkansas nurse aide test event in TMU.
Print your CNA certificate from the Arkansas registry.
What to expect for the knowledge exam.
Instructions if you are taking a remotely proctored knowledge exam.
What to expect for the skill test.
Information for active duty, veterans, and spouses.
Waiver form for military training pathways.
Expedited application for military spouses.
Expedited licensure form for military members.
For candidates not currently listed on the Arkansas NA registry.
For candidates already on the Arkansas NA registry working as a NA out of state.
Waiver request for nursing students.
Waiver for out-of-state training.
Request testing accommodations.
Request a refund of testing fees that have already been paid.
Request a review of your exam results.
Resources for Arkansas nurse aide instructors, including orientation materials, mock skills, workshops, and recording forms.
Instructor workshop and orientation materials.
Recording form used during skill testing.
Sample resident diet cards used in skill testing.
Mock skills materials effective July 1, 2026.
Sign up for an instructor workshop.
Register for an Arkansas instructor workshop.
Slides from the 2026 instructor workshop.
Apply to become an Arkansas RN Test Observer, review equipment and skill materials, and complete the referenced TASE agreement.
Apply online to become an Arkansas RN Test Observer.
Print and keep a copy for your reference.
Keep a copy for your records.
RN Test Observer skill test checklist.
Skill test instructions for observers.
Knowledge exam instructions for observers.
Remotely proctored knowledge exam instructions for observers.
Recording form used during skill testing.
Resident diet cards used in skill testing.
Guides for training programs entering candidates in TMU, completing or incompleting training, paying testing fees, and reading program reports.
Add candidates to TMU when training begins.
Mark training complete for candidates who finish successfully.
For candidates who do not successfully complete training.
Payment guidance for training programs and sponsoring facilities.
Accessing and understanding training program reports in TMU.
Apply to become a test site, review the agreement and equipment list, and request test dates.
Test Administration Services Entities hire and supervise local RN Test Observers and testing teams. Use the Arkansas TASE agreement and shared Attachment A forms to get started.
D&S Diversified Technologies / Headmaster
PO Box 6609
Helena, MT 59604
Testing toll-free: 888-401-0462
Registry toll-free: 888-401-0465
Fax: 406-442-3357
Email: arkansas@hdmaster.com