Drive with purpose

UACCB’s Class B CDL training program prepares you to earn the license required to drive a school bus, commercial passenger vehicle, or a single vehicle with a gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of 26,001 pounds or more.

Students who successfully complete this course will earn a Class B Commercial Driver License with a Passenger Endorsement.

This training is especially valuable for teachers, coaches, and school staff in rural districts who need the flexibility to transport students safely and legally on school buses. But the Class B CDL has wider value as well. It is commonly required for drivers of medium-duty commercial vehicles smaller than 18‑wheelers—such as box trucks used by delivery companies, construction firms, manufacturers, and municipal service providers.

Seats are limited, and enrollment is first-come, first-served, with priority given to those who already hold a Commercial Learner's Permit.

Act fast — seats are limited! 

Clicking the link to join our CDL Training waitlist is free, quick, and gets you started on the road to your career.

Why choose UACCB?

Focused training: Complete a 24-hour hybrid program that combines classroom instruction and behind-the-wheel practice.

• Convenient schedule: Evening classes meet twice a week for four weeks, with additional driving practice until skills are mastered.
• Affordable tuition: The Arkansas Workforce Challenge Scholarship can fully cover most of the cost of the program for eligible students.
• Personal support: Our team guides you step-by-step through permits, physicals, drug screening, and scholarship paperwork.

Orientation and enrollment support

The first step to enrolling in our CDL Class B course is meeting with our team at UACCB's Welcome Center or over the phone. During this one-on-one orientation meeting we'll answer questions and help you enroll.

Download the Drive with Purpose booklet – your guide to enrollment steps, financial aid, and training requirements.

Download the Commercial Driver' License Manual - your study guide to prepare for the Commercial Learner's Permit examination administered by the state.

About the class

• Length: 24 hours of instruction and practice
• Vehicle: UACCB provides the school bus for your training and testing
• Format: Hybrid course with classroom, online theory, range practice, and driving in real-world conditions on local roads

Upcoming evening classes

• May 5 to May 28, 2026 | 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm | Tue. & Thur.
• Jun. 16 to July 9, 2026 | 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm | Tue. & Thur.
• Aug. 25 to Sept. 17, 2026 | 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm | Tue. & Thur.
• Sept. 22 to Oct. 15, 2026 | 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm | Tue. & Thur.
• Nov. 17 to Dec. 17, 2026 | 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm | Tue. & Thur.

Three-day summer school bus driver boot camp

• July 20 to July 22, 2026 | 8:00 am to 5:00 pm | Mon., Tue. & Wed.

Three-day Construction Class B CDL

• July 28, 29, 30, 2026 | 8 AM - 5 PM | Tues., Wed. & Thurs. 

Take the first step today

• Your career as a school bus driver starts here!
• Call 870-612-2082
• Email workforce@uaccb.edu
• Download the Drive with Purpose booklet
• Visit the Welcome Center on UACCB’s campus

Excel Level 2 covers large workbooks with multiple worksheets; 3D formulas; more advanced formulas for financial; logical and date questions; Excel as a datasheet (database table), including sorting and filtering, charts, comments and hyperlinks.

Testimonial: "The instructor was able to take what would otherwise be a tedious subject and make it interesting. The lecture was hands-on and full of practical application." Billy Stidham

Cancellations: To cancel a class, five (5) business days' notice prior to the course starting date is required to withdraw and receive a refund.

Excel Level 3 covers how to use Excel for a variety of problem-solving tasks. Included are how to use Excel as a database; utilizing conditional formatting, data validation, the Data Table, outlining and subtotaling; Paste Special with calculations; consolidating; programmatic formulas including VLOOKUP, HLOOKUP, ISERROR and nested IF statements with AND and OR; and Pivot Tables and Scenarios.

Testimonial: "The instructor was able to take what would otherwise be a tedious subject and make it interesting. The lecture was hands-on and full of practical application." Billy Stidham, Excel Levels 1, 2 and 3

Cancellations: To cancel a class, five (5) business days' notice prior to the course starting date is required to withdraw and receive a refund.

The RN to EMT bridge course is a hybrid self-paced course for healthcare professionals who wish to advance their careers in EMS by working on a ground or air ambulance and taking their knowledge to where the action and treatment first begins. The health care professionals will be allowed to do online course work and then be trained by other health care providers on EMS equipment before being checked off and testing for their national certification and state licensure. Note: The hands-on skills check-off can only be done in the state of Arkansas. Download RN to EMT flyer. 

How you will benefit:

• Fast-Track Certification: This program leverages your existing medical education, allowing you to bypass the 200+ hour traditional course offerings.
• Expanded Clinical Setting: You learn to provide care in uncontrolled environments—such as homes, street corners, or moving vehicles where resources are limited.
• Pre-Hospital Skillset: Training focuses on skills less common in standard nursing, such as scene size-up, extrication, and using specialized emergency equipment.
• Schedule Flexibility: Obtaining EMT certification allows for supplemental income through part-time or flexible shifts on ground ambulances along with advancing your options to air services.
• Autonomy and Decision Making: Pre-hospital care requires working from protocols independently before reaching a hospital, which can sharpen clinical judgment and teach you to work in a limited team setting to accomplish time sensitive goals.
• Career Advancement: You will have the privilege of becoming a large part and a valued member of the emergency response familyand It is a critical step when aiming for Flight Nursing or specialized Critical Care Transport roles.
• National Certification: After completion of the course you will be able to test for your NREMT certification and then be cleared to apply for state licensure.

The class will consist of an online course review over a period of one month of the EMT course at your pace with an online test at the end of each chapter. Then you will have a hands-on training the following week with other health care professionals in the same field. Ride along time will be provided for those who will need it after class or with prior arrangements.

If this is a challenge that you have been wanting to do, contact us and let’s start making a difference together!

Class fees are as follows:

$199.00 UACCB (enrollment fee for online college course)

$250.00 Survival Flight EMS (equipment fee usage and hands-on instructor training)

Class size is limited and will be offered on a first come basis so don’t wait!

Enrollment is open now. This is a hybrid course that includes an online component and also an in-person hands-on skills assessment. There is a minimum requirement of 12 hours of ambulance ride time, and you must also provide signed documentation verifying ER or ICU experience. Ride-along experiences may be completed with any ambulance service that is licensed within the state of Arkansas. 

The online component of the class must be completed prior to the hands-on skills assessment. The hands-on skills assessment will be held in Batesville, AR at Survival Flight, Inc. 

Pre-requisites: Must be a current licensed healthcare professional with a valid Basic Life Support CPR certification card. 

This course is a satellite program of the University of Arkansas Community College at Batesville. Upon registration, you will be given access by the instructor to Pearson's MyLab Brady to begin the online portion of your coursework. 

Class Dates:

• Open enrollment for online coursework begins: 3/16/26 - 4/6/26
• In-Person Skills Check-Off: 4/24/26 

Students who plan to enroll in the RN to EMT Bridge program must first create an account in the Arkansas Department of Health EMS Portal before they can be officially registered and added to the course roster.

Detailed instructions are provided below:

To receive access to the online coursework and be placed on the official roster, students must: 

• Register at the link above and pay the $199 fee
• Create an account on the Arkansas EMS Portal
  
• On the portal - Click “Applications”, then select “View All Personnel Applications.”
• Select UA Community College - Batesville and enter/select the 7-digit ADH course number 2614721
• Complete and submit the “Intention for New Action” form
• This will add you to the "Official" State EMS course roster (at this point the instructor can see the roster populate in the portal)

Having issues? 
For more detailed information, students should download this pdf from the ADH section of the EMS link. If you do not see the "Intention for New Action" form, then email your name and course number to thomas.lemon@uaccb.edu and to ADHEMS@arkansas.gov as soon as possible. 

Your instructor is responsible for collecting completed and notarized background check forms and mailing them to Arkansas Department of Health (ADH).

If you experience difficulty creating your account, please contact the Arkansas Department of Health at 501-661-2262 and ask to speak with Britt Matthews or Amanda White for assistance.

For questions, call 870-612-2082. 

Cancellations: To cancel a class, five (5) business days' notice prior to the course start date is required to withdraw and receive a refund. 

Protect your customers, your business, and your career with the industry’s leading food safety credential. The ServSafe® Food Protection Manager Certification is accredited by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) and is widely recognized as the gold standard in food safety training for managers and supervisors.

This course is taught by Melissa Foster, UACCB’s Food Preparation Supervisor. With more than 35 years of food service experience, she brings real-world expertise to the classroom. Ms. Foster is a Certified ServSafe® Instructor Proctor, Certified Dietary Manager, and Certified Food Protection Professional. Students consistently praise her ability to make this critical subject engaging and approachable.

Course fee includes

• ServSafe® textbook
• Exam voucher

Important details

• Registration deadline: April 20
• Minimum enrollment: 3 participants required
• Questions? Call 870-612-2082

Before class

• After registering, create a ServSafe.com account with a user ID and password.
• Read through your textbook in advance to prepare for the exam.
• Review the Examinee Handbook before attending.

On the day of class

• Bring your textbook, ServSafe.com user ID, and password.
• You must have your login credentials to take the exam.

Cancellations

A full refund requires 5 business days’ notice prior to the course start date. If your textbook has already been shipped or received, only a partial refund may apply. You're invited to read our refund policy.

What students are saying

"Our instructor was great about checking if we needed clarification and used humor to balance out a long, technical day. Her sense of humor made the class much easier to enjoy." —Isaac Tarrant

Are you interested in flying a drone for business purposes? UACCB's Community and Technical Education Division is offering an 8-week hybrid course that will cover the following topics surrounding UAS missions, i.e. mission planning, preflight procedures, airspace, radio communications, aviation terminology, regulations, airport operations, aviation safety, weather, emergency procedures, crew resource management and more.

Upon completion of this course, you will be prepared to take the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Part 107 Remote Pilot Knowledge Test. The UAS Licensing course is foundational for unmanned aviation. This course is intended to prepare you to enter the job market as a commercial drone pilot and provide best practices for drone photography, videography, home inspection, aerial mapping and surveying. Upon completion of the training, it will be your responsibility to register at an approved testing site and pay for the Part 107 exam. You are not required to have a drone in order to take this class. Drones will be available for practice and learning.  

INSTRUCTOR BIO

Clint Howard spent 20 years serving the country as a USAF reconnaissance officer and instructor/evaluator aircrew on the RC-135 Aircraft. Major Howard spent the last few years of his career advising Afghanistan government leaders on how to conduct air operations as well as supervising airport operations at Offutt AFB. After retirement from active-duty, Major Howard returned home to focus on furthering aviation education here in Batesville, AR. He is the owner and operator of Oakwood Aviation Services LLC. He is a commercial airplane pilot and a commercial drone pilot. His company currently focuses on aerial photography and education.

Note: The minimum age requirement is 16 or older.  

Cancellations: To cancel a class, five (5) business days' notice prior to the course starting date is required to withdraw and receive a refund.

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Clinical medical assistants are skilled multitaskers who help maximize the healthcare team's productivity. Medical assistants enable a healthcare facility to operate more efficiently, which increases revenue and provides a positive experience for patients. For physicians, clinical medical assistants help manage the increasing complexities of practice management and patient care. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the job market for medical assistants will grow 16% through 2031, which is much faster than the average job.

In this online medical assistant certification course, you will learn a broad range of skills that make medical assistants versatile and valuable, including medical terminology, medical law and ethics, HIPAA rules, scheduling systems, and the importance of certified clinical medical assistants as healthcare team members. You will also be prepared to perform duties from the front office to the back office. These duties include measuring vital signs, assisting with exams, performing laboratory testing, maintaining equipment and supplies, administering injections, obtaining blood specimens, scheduling appointments, registering patients, and answering and returning phone calls.

The medical terminology course introduces key concepts of medical language and human anatomy, emphasizing the interconnectedness of body systems in health and disease. The curriculum covers topics such as the musculoskeletal, cardiovascular, respiratory, nervous, and immune systems, along with mental health and special senses, with exams at the midterm and final stages. Students with prior knowledge can optionally test out by achieving a minimum score of 80%, replacing course content if desired. It is important to understand that this course feature only applies to the online Medical Terminology course, the standalone course, or advanced career training course bundles that include Medical Terminology.

The online medical assistant certification course also includes the opportunity to become CPR certified and participate in an unpaid clinical experience. Because employers recognize that certified medical assistants deliver greater value, completing the course will help you to be well-prepared to find your place in this rewarding healthcare career. You will also be able to sit for the Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) exam through the National Healthcareer Association (NHA).

This CCMA certification course includes a voucher covering the certification exam fee. However, please research your state's requirements by visiting your state's medical board site before enrolling to ensure this course is the right fit for you.

Please note: Students intending to work in Washington state may be required to provide or request an official transcript from the school they are enrolled with to qualify for employment as a Medical Assistant – Certified. This Certified Clinical Medical Assistant course does not meet state requirements for students intending to work in South Carolina, effective July 15th, 2026. Certification exams offered by NHA are only available online to candidates located in the US.

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Electrocardiography (EKG) technicians are vital members of any healthcare team. If you want to join the booming healthcare industry as an EKG tech, this in-depth EKG technician certification course will train you on key concepts and prepare you for career success. You will learn to apply, monitor, and measure electrocardiography tests in a flexible, online learning environment.

As you progress through this EKG technician course, you will gain the knowledge and skills needed to earn a nationally recognized EKG technician certification, which includes measuring basic vital signs, performing rapid response procedures, operating an EKG machine, and identifying rhythms. As you prepare for your EKG technician certification, you will get solid introduction to key medical terminology, including the musculoskeletal, cardiovascular, lymphatic, immune systems, and other important health systems you will need to know as an EKG technician. Students with prior knowledge can optionally test out by achieving a minimum score of 80%, replacing course content if desired. It is important to understand that this course feature only applies to the online Medical Terminology course.

Upon completion of this EKG technician course, you will be prepared to take the Certified EKG Technician (CET), provided by the National Healthcareer Association (NHA). You will also receive a voucher for the Certified EKG Technician (CET) certification exam. The voucher is prepaid access to sit for the certifying exam upon eligibility.

This EKG technician certification course also includes an opportunity to apply to participate in a clinical experience.

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