Gateway Allied Health is now an approved participating institution in the Arkansas Workforce Challenge Scholarship through the Arkansas Division of Higher Education (ADHE)!
If you are interested in qualifying for this scholarship, your first step is to create a SAMS account using the link below.
Once you have registered, be sure to select Gateway Allied Health as your institution to complete your application.
Click the link below to get started today!
ADHE Scholarship Application Management System (SAMS)
Gateway is a NEW Vendor through the Arkansas Education Freedom Program. Arkansas families currently have access to two main programs that support flexible education funding. These options can help cover tuition, curriculum, and other approved services. This program is administered by the Arkansas Department of Education and managed through the ClassWallet platform.
For more information, please fill out our "contact us" form at the bottom of the home page. You can also click on the appointment #1 link through Calendly. You will then meet with the Admissions Coordinator and Program Director to get the application process started.
Q: Are there any pre-enrollment requirements?
A: YES, All students must pass 10-panel urine drug screen and undergo a federal and state background check PRIOR to enrollment.
Q: Where do I go to have the drug screen and background check done?
A: All background checks will be conducted through Accutrace, HR, LLC. We are partners with Accutrace and these background checks will be done at Gateway.
A: All TB skin tests will be conducted at CHI Convenient Care Clinic located at 100 McGowan Court, Hot Springs, AR., 71913 (501) 525-9675
A: All urine drug screens (10-panel) will be conducted at Occupational Medicine located at 5001 Central Avenue, Hot Springs, AR., 71913 (501) 701-4197
Students do have the option of having this urine drug screen done closer to their home. Please check with the Admissions office to find available centers.
Q: What is the cost of the Federal and State background checks, TB skin test, and Urine drug screen?
A: The Federal and State background checks costs $40, TB skin test $15, and the Urine drug screen (10-panel) $40.
Q: What happens after drug screens and background checks are completed?
A: The results will be released directly to Gateway Allied Health after the student signs a consent form. The Program Director or Administrative Assistant will review the results and meet with the student to discuss them. Enrollment may begin once a negative drug screen and background clearance have been confirmed.
Q: What is involved in the enrollment process?
A: One must meet all Admission Requirements which are stated in the class bulletins. Click on the Calendly scheduling link below to get the process started.
https://calendly.com/admissions-gatewayalliedhealth/appointment-1
A copy of a valid driver's license or state ID, High School diploma or equivalent must be on file to complete the enrollment process.
Q: Do you have payment plans available?
A: Yes, based on what program the student chooses, this will determine the allowable monthly payments for the payment plan. Students will be required to pay 50% down on the front end. No payment plan will exceed a 12-month period. Please contact the Admissions office for more information regarding financial assistance.
Q: Do you offer federal pell grants or workforce grants?
A: Gateway Allied Health is not currently approved for Title IV funding and therefore does not participate in federal Pell Grants or student loans at this time. We are in the process of obtaining institutional accreditation. Please check back later for updates.
A: Yes, Gateway Allied Health is an approved Workforce Grant training provider through the Arkansas Division of Workforce Services and is registered in the Arkansas Job Link System. We proudly serve 30 counties across Arkansas—please reach out to the Admissions Office for more information and a complete list of eligible counties.
A: Gateway is a "Vendor" with the Arkansas Rehabilitation Services and participates with their scholarship program. ARS is a division of the Arkansas Division of Workforce Services.
Q: Where will the clinical externship hours be completed for the different Allied Health Programs?
A: Please call the school and speak to the Admissions Coordinator for more information, as this question may vary depending on your location. We do partner with several local hospitals, pharmacies, and medical facilities in the surrounding areas and across the state, as our umbrella covers the whole State of Arkansas.
Q: What vaccinations will I need to begin clinicals?
A: All students are required to bring in a copy of their current immunization record, have a current FLU vaccination and negative TB skin test before beginning clinicals. Students may sign a flu declination and fill out a Covid-19 exemption.
Q: Where do I get CPR certified?
A: Basic Life Support (BLS) CPR classes will be held twice a month at Gateway Allied Health. These classes are taught by Michael Mays, NREMT-P through Hearts Plus.
This certification is through American Heart Association. The cost of this class is $60 and is separate from the total program cost. Michael Mays does teach private classes of CPR-BLS, ACLS, PALS, and first aid is also available upon request. You can reach Michael Mays via email: mmays@gatewayalliedhealth.com
Q: What classes will be taught online?
A: We will be offering "HYBRID" courses (also known as blended courses) replace a portion of traditional face-to-face instruction with web-based online learning. A hybrid class incorporates elements of both online and in-person learning. The method is a necessity in some courses like those with a lab component.
The Hybrid online classes that we will offer include: Certified medical assistant (CMA), Certified phlebotomy technician (CPT), Certified pharmacy technician (CPhT), Certified electrocardiograph technician, (CET) Certified Surgical Technician (CST), Certified Medical Coding & Billing Specialist (CMCB, MCBS), Certified Patient Care Technician (CPCT), Certified Limited License Radiologic Technician (CLLRT) and Certified Physical Therapy Aide (CPTA), Certified Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA), and Certified Veterinarian Assistant, (CVA).
Q: Will the Certified Nursing Assistant Program be taught online?
A: NO, the Nursing Assistant Training Program will be taught in person (face-to-face) in a traditional classroom setting.
Please continue to check our website for updates, as we will soon be launching additional allied health programs.