The Division of Provider Services and Quality Assurance (DPSQA) oversee two occupational licensing programs within the Department:
- Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) Training Program
- Nursing Home Administrator Licensing Program
- Out of State Reciprocity Form
- Psychiatric Residential Treatment Facilities (PRTFs)
DPSQA Long-Term Care Facility Administration QuickBase
DPSQA has developed the “DPSQA Long-Term Care Facility Administration” QuickBase as an online system for individuals to apply for licensure as an administrator, for individuals to apply for licensure renewal, and for other purposes as discussed below.
The QuickBase can be accessed here: DHS Quickbase
To view a demonstration of the system, please click here: Nursing Home Administrator Application
Veterans, Military Members and Spouses
The state of Arkansas recognizes the contributions of our military service members and their spouses and veterans. Military service members or veterans may have met some certification requirements as a result of their military service or other training, knowledge and experience. Military spouses of current, active-duty military service members also may have met some certification requirements related to this status. Modifications to renewal requirements may also be available for some military service members on active duty.
For more information regarding special certification provisions that military service members, military veterans or military spouses may qualify for, please see Arkansas Code § 17-4-101 et. seq.
- Military Member Licensure
- AR Military Waiver
- AR Military Spouse Expedited Application
- AR Military Expedited Licensure Form
Military personnel and their spouses and veterans who are interested in the certification/licensure and would like additional information regarding requirements may email the following:
- NHA: [email protected]
- NATP: [email protected]
- PRTF: [email protected]
We extend our heartfelt thanks to military service members, veterans, and their families for their dedicated service to the United States of America and to the state of Arkansas.
Initial Licensing Fee Waiver
When there is an initial fee for occupational licensure, per Arkansas Code §17-5-104, the following individuals are not required to pay an initial fee:
- An individual receiving assistance through the Arkansas Medicaid Program, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children, Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program, or the Lifeline Assistance Program;
- An individual who was approved for unemployment within the last twelve (12) months; or
- An individual who has an income that does not exceed two hundred percent (200%) of the federal poverty income guidelines.
The waiver of the initial fee does not include fees for:
- A criminal background check;
- An examination or a test; or
- A medical or drug test.