The RN to EMT bridge course is the fast-track way of allowing health care 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 over a week and then be trained by other health care providers on EMS equipment before being checked off and testing for their national certification and home 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:

• After completion of the course you will be able to test for your state licensure and national registration at NAEMT
• You will have knowledge of Emergency Medical Equipment
• You will learn to work in a team setting to accomplish a time sensitive goal
• You will learn scene size up and when to contact additional resources or help
• You will have the privilege of becoming a large part and a valued member of the emergency response family

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. The online component of the class must be completed prior to the hands-on skills assessment. The hands-on skills assessment is scheduled for May 26th and 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. 

Registration Process:

• Open enrollment for online coursework begins: June 9-July 12 
• In-Person Skills Check-Off: July 28

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. 

Where Future Ag Leaders Learn to Fly!

FREE  |  July 30 – August 1  |  Now Enrolling Students in Grades 7 - 9 

At our precision agriculture Drone Pilot Academy, you’ll step into the world of high-flying drone technology—tools that are changing the way farmers grow crops and manage the land. Over three action-packed days, you’ll become the pilot, flying drones across fields, capturing aerial photos, and creating your first precision ag map. 

You’ll Learn to

• Master drone flight controls and safety like a pro. 
• Snap amazing bird’s-eye-view images over farm fields. 
• Use mapping technology to reveal soil health, plant growth, and more.
• See how farmers use drones to protect their crops, boost harvests, and grow the future. 

Why You’ll Love It 

• Take the Pilot’s Seat: You’re in control—launch, fly, and land your own drone. 
• Explore from Above: See farms like never before and uncover the secrets hidden in every field. 
• Team Up: Work with other future drone pilots and tackle a real ag mapping challenge. 
• Shape the Future: Drones are helping farmers grow more food with less waste—you’ll see how tech is transforming farming. 

Program Details

• Dates: July 30, 31, and August 1, 2025
• Time: 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. each day 
• Location: UACCB Campus 
• Cost: FREE – Thanks to funding from the National Science Foundation 
• Lunch: Bring money to buy lunch at The Grill or pack a sack lunch 
• Who Can Join: Students entering grades 7 through 9 
• Class Size: Limited to 15 students. Spots will go fast—secure yours today and get ready to fly!  

Meet Our Instructor, Clint Howard 

Clint Howard is an experienced aviation professional and educator with over two decades of military and civilian aviation expertise. Originally from the Batesville area, Clint enlisted in the United States Air Force in 1998, later commissioning as an officer in 2005. During his distinguished 20-year career, he served as a Reconnaissance Combat Systems Officer, instructor, evaluator, and Air Advisor to the Afghanistan Ministry of Defense. He retired as a Major in 2018 and returned to Batesville. 

Clint holds FAA certifications as a Commercial Pilot and a Commercial Drone Operator. He is the owner and operator of Oakwood Aviation, a local aviation business, and is a licensed realtor. Passionate about inspiring the next generation, Clint teaches aviation classes at both Batesville High School and the University of Arkansas Community College at Batesville (UACCB). His teaching philosophy emphasizes helping students recognize and seize opportunities to achieve their highest potential. 

Combining real-world experience with a commitment to education, Clint prepares students with the skills and knowledge to pursue careers in aviation, drone technology, and beyond. 

This wildland firefighting course is provided by the Arkansas Department of Agriculture's Forestry Division. This class introduces how fire departments and Forestry Division personnel will work together to stop a fire. Wildland firefighting and structural firefighting are very different situations, yet we share many of the same thought processes when we deal with fires. The instructor for this class is Regina Gregory. Course length: 8 hours. 

This class will not qualify you as a wildland firefighter, however, you will learn how the Forestry Division works on fire incidents. Through communication, cooperation, and coordination, our agencies will be able to provide a positive outcome to the incident, the fire is extinguished. We always do this with safety in mind.

In order to receive a certificate for this course, the student must: Attend the entire course, take an end-of-course test, and pass the test. The test will cover the course material. 

About the instructor:

Regina Gregory began her career in forestry in May 2005 as a Fire Plow Operator, where she played a crucial role in combating wildland fires. After a decade of dedicated service, Ms. Gregory was promoted to County Ranger in October 2015, assuming a broader range of responsibilities within the forestry department. In July 2021, she took on a new challenge as a Wildland Training Instructor, sharing her knowledge and expertise to train the next generation of forestry professionals.

To register for this course, trainees will need their FEMA Student Identification Number (SID). To register or retrieve a FEMA SID, please visit https://cdp.dhs.gov/FEMASID.

For more information, call 870-612-2082 or email katrina.stevens@uaccb.edu

The RN to EMT bridge course is the fast-track way of allowing health care 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 over a week and then be trained by other health care providers on EMS equipment before being checked off and testing for their national certification and home 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:

• After completion of the course you will be able to test for your state licensure and national registration at NAEMT
• You will have knowledge of Emergency Medical Equipment
• You will learn to work in a team setting to accomplish a time sensitive goal
• You will learn scene size up and when to contact additional resources or help
• You will have the privilege of becoming a large part and a valued member of the emergency response family

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. The online component of the class must be completed prior to the hands-on skills assessment. The hands-on skills assessment is scheduled for August 25th and 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. 

Registration Process:

• Open enrollment for online coursework begins: August 11-Sept 12 
  
• In-Person Skills Check-Off: September 29

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. 

Register HERE for Hunter Education for October 4, 2025

This free class sponsored by the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission (AGFC) is required for anyone born after 1968. To hunt in Arkansas, you must complete a hunter education course and carry a valid hunter education card. Youth under age 16 may hunt without hunter education as long as they are under the direct supervision of an adult who is 21 years of age. There is no specific age requirement to enroll in hunter education but the curriculum is based on a sixth-grade reading level. Registration online at AGFC is required. Call 870-612-2082 for more information. 

The RN to EMT bridge course is the fast-track way of allowing health care 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 over a week and then be trained by other health care providers on EMS equipment before being checked off and testing for their national certification and home 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:

• After completion of the course you will be able to test for your state licensure and national registration at NAEMT
• You will have knowledge of Emergency Medical Equipment
• You will learn to work in a team setting to accomplish a time sensitive goal
• You will learn scene size up and when to contact additional resources or help
• You will have the privilege of becoming a large part and a valued member of the emergency response family

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. The online component of the class must be completed prior to the hands-on skills assessment. The hands-on skills assessment is scheduled for August 25th and 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. 

Registration Process:

• Open enrollment for online coursework begins: October 6-November 14 
• In-Person Skills Check-Off: November 24

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. 

UACCB offers a self-paced online training course to help you prepare for the CDL Hazmat Endorsement exam. Video instruction is provided by Bryan Anderson, CDL instructor.   

Hazardous materials are products that pose a risk to health, safety, and property during transportation. Hazardous materials include explosives, various types of gas, solids, flammable and combustible liquid, and other materials. Because of the risks involved and the potential consequences these risks impose, all levels of government regulate the handling of hazardous materials. The course includes the information needed to prepare for the Arkansas Hazardous Materials endorsement test.

This is a self-paced online course. Upon registering, UACCB will grant you access to the class. You will have 30 days from the date of access to complete the training. For questions, call 870-612-2082. 

Click here to view course syllabus

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

Get Behind the Wheel of Opportunity with UACCB’s CDL Class A Training Program 

Transform your future with a career in professional trucking, one of the nation’s most in-demand industries. UACCB’s CDL Class A Training Program combines expert instruction, hands-on experience, and job placement support to help you hit the road toward success. Whether you're dreaming of long-haul adventures or a steady local route, our program prepares you to succeed. 

Don’t wait to jumpstart your journey—secure your spot in our next class today! Adding your name to the CDL Training waitlist is the first step toward an exciting new career. Spaces fill quickly, so act now to ensure you’re on the path to success.  

Why Choose UACCB? 

• Hands-On Training: Develop confidence behind the wheel with personalized instruction in small class sizes of just three students. 
• Career-Ready Skills: Master pre-trip inspections, safety practices, and advanced driving maneuvers to meet industry demands. 
• Unmatched Support: From securing your CDL permit to connecting you with employers like JB Hunt, our team is here to guide you every step of the way. 
• Affordable Tuition: With scholarships like the Arkansas Workforce Challenge, starting your new career is more affordable than ever. 

Download the Drive Your Future Booklet 

Curious about what the program entails? Our Drive Your Future booklet is your go-to resource for enrollment steps, financial aid options, training schedules, and career outcomes.  

Rev Up Your Career at Our CDL Orientation Meeting! 

This isn’t just a meeting—it’s a truck stop for students on the road to a life-changing career in professional trucking! At our monthly CDL Orientation, you’ll: 

• Get all your questions answered about the program and the trucking industry. 
• Meet our expert instructor and hear about the skills you’ll master behind the wheel. 
• Learn step-by-step how to enroll, secure financial aid, and set yourself up for success. 

Why wait? Add your name to the CDL Training waitlist today—it’s quick, easy, and doesn’t commit you to anything. Securing your spot now ensures you’ll be on the short list to start your journey. Then, join us at the orientation to see how this program can drive your future forward! 

Next Orientation 

Orientation meetings are held monthly at 5:30 pm on the UACCB campus in Room MCB 242: 

• February 10, 2025 
• March 10, 2025 
• April 14, 2025 
• May 19, 2025 
• June 16, 2025 
• July 21, 2025 
• August 18, 2025 
• September 22, 2025 
• October 20, 2025 
• November 17, 2025 
• December 15, 2025 

Upcoming Classes 

With only three students per class, you’ll benefit from personalized, hands-on instruction tailored to your needs. Most of your training is spent behind the wheel, giving you the confidence and real-world experience to master driving skills and excel in your new career. The class runs four weeks.

• February 10 – March 7, 2025 | 9:30 AM – 5 PM | M-F 
• March 10 – April 11, 2025 | 9:30 AM – 5 PM | M-F 
• April 14 – May 9, 2025 | 9:30 AM – 5 PM | M-F 
• May 19 – June 13, 2025 | 8 AM – 3:30 PM | M-F 
• June 16 – July 11, 2025 | 8 AM – 3:30 PM | M-F 
• July 14 – August 8, 2025 | 8 AM – 3:30 PM | M-F 
• August 18 – September 12, 2025 | 9:30 AM – 5 PM | M-F 
• September 22 – October 17, 2025 | 9:30 AM – 5 PM | M-F 
• October 20 – November 14, 2025 | 9:30 AM – 5 PM | M-F 
• November 17 – December 19, 2025 | 9:30 AM – 5 PM | M-F  

Your Future Starts Now! 

Take the first step toward a rewarding career as a professional truck driver. Learn more:

• Call 870-612-2082
• Email workforce@uaccb.edu
• Download our Drive Your Future booklet
• Visit us on campus at the Workforce Training Center