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The UAMS Schmieding Caregiver Training Program and the Texarkana Center on Aging offer a variety of programs to the community. In addition to Certified Nursing Assistant training, we offer free workshops for family caregivers providing unpaid care to older adults in the home and a variety of other free educational programs for seniors designed to promote healthy living.  Be sure to check out our program calendar in your area.


  • Family Caregiver Workshop DementiaFebruary 7, 2020

    Dementia

    TEXARKANA, AR – A free family caregiver workshop, “Dementias,” will be offered Feb, 12 in Texarkana for those who would like to learn about caring for an adult with Alzheimer’s disease or other types of dementia.  The workshop is presented by the UAMS Schmieding Caregiver Training Program. The workshop, which is open to the public,…

  • Texarkana Certified Nursing Assistant ClassDecember 16, 2019

    CNA

    Texarkana, AR-The Schmieding Home Caregiver Training program in Texarkana is currently enrolling students for the next Certified Nursing Assistant Program. Classes start January 13, 2020. Please call 870-773-2030 or email smcarroll@uams.edu for more information. Class Details: In Home Assistant (PCA)-January 13-January 31, 2020 Alzheimer's and Dementia-February 3-February 5, 2020 Home Care Assistant-February 6-February 27, 2020

  • Texarkana Certified Nursing Assistant ClassAugust 16, 2019

    CNA

    Texarkana, AR-The Schmieding Home Caregiver Training program in Texarkana is currently enrolling students for the next Certified Nursing Assistant Program. Classes start September 23, 2019. Please call 870-773-2030 or email smcarroll@uams.edu for more information. Class Details: In Home Assistant (PCA)-September 23-October 11, 2019 Alzheimer's and Dementia-October 14-October 16, 2019 Home Care Assistant-October 17-November 7, 2019

  • Home Care Assistant GraduatesMay 14, 2019

    HCA May 2019

    Texarkana, AR-The Texarkana Regional Center on Aging Schmieding Home Caregiver Training Program would like to congratulate the latest graduating class. Our Certified Nursing Assistant/Home Caregiver training offers the skills necessary to seek certification as a Certified Nursing Assistant.  Students who successfully complete all three of our certified classes may be eligible to take the Arkansas…

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