Complete requirements guide for traveling healthcare workers
Application Fee
Varies
Processing Time
7–14
days
Renewal Period
2
years
Renewal Fee
Varies
Arkansas uses the Headmaster/TMU platform, making it easy to manage your profile. Travel CNAs coming from states with only 75 hours of training may face extra scrutiny as Arkansas's standard is 90 hours.
License by Endorsement
Available for out-of-state licensees
Temporary License
Not available
Background Check
Required
Fingerprinting
Required
Jurisprudence Exam
Not required
Reciprocity is processed through the TMU (Headmaster) system. Applicant must be current and in good standing in another state with no findings of abuse or neglect.
Electronic processing via TMU is relatively fast once documentation is uploaded.
Arkansas DHS manages the registry; the TMU portal is the primary hub for all CNA actions.
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