Take approved CNA courses to earn your Arizona CNA certification














If you are interested in becoming a nursing assistant in Arizona, you will have more employment opportunities and higher pay if you are board certified. A career as a nursing assistant enables you to help patients with their daily activities. This is a non-medical position and is under the supervision of a nurse whether it is in the patient’s home or in an assisted living facility. To become a certified nursing assistant, also known as a CNA, one must complete a CNA certified training program and pass the Arizona CNA Certification Exam. A training program can be completed in as little as six weeks.


The Arizona Board of Nursing also known as the AZBN, requires 120 hours of coursework taken through an approved program in addition to hands-on training consisting of 100 hours, prior to taking the state certification exam. The classroom work can vary depending upon the training program chosen, however the basics remain the same. The basic curriculum includes medical terminology, nursing fundamentals, human anatomy, controlling infections, medical ethics, patient rights and privacy, emergency care, and rehabilitation care. Hands-on training requires working with other CNAs and nurses at actual health care facilities. There are over 100 CNA training programs in Arizona, including high schools, colleges and community centers. In general, a high school diploma or GED is required. You must score at least 75% on the written exam and on the practical exam 80% or more. The application for the state exam currently costs $50.


There are ways to possibly receive assistance with the costs of training, such as grants and job placement and/or training agencies. For more information contact the State Board of Nursing for Arizona and ask if they are collaborating with any programs that offer free training. Some large nursing homes or similar facilities may hold training at their facility and pay for the training, provided you work for them when the training is completed and you become certified.


See our list of available CNA programs throughout Arizona. The CNA course list includes several approved CNA training programs, but is not exhaustive and there may be additional programs available as well. Many nursing homes offer qualified CNA programs for individuals seeking employment at that particular nursing facility. We try to keep our listings as updated as possible, but we recommend that students verify current program offerings with each CNA school directly before enrolling.


How to Become a CNA in Arizona


To become a Certified Nursing Assistant in Arizona you must complete the necessary steps to obtain certification from the Arizona state board of nursing. The first step is to find and complete an approved CNA training program. The National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN) requires all CNA programs to include a minimum of 75 hours of instruction. Individual states might require additional training beyond the national minimum. Most programs take about 6-12 weeks to finish. The average cost of a CNA training course is between $800 – $1,500. The second step is to take the Arizona CNA certification exam and achieve a passing score. The third and final step is to register with the Arizona Nurse Aide Registry as a Certified Nursing Assistant.






How Much Can You Make as a CNA in Arizona?


The average CNA salary in Arizona is $43,621 per year, depending upon experience and region. Arizona has a large aging population and with longer anticipated life spans becoming a CNA in Arizona is a wise choice. The healthcare industry continues to grow and nursing assistants are in high demand.


Can I Transfer My CNA License to Arizona?


If you are a certified nursing assistant from another state and have just moved to Arizona you can apply to the Nursing Aide Registry in Arizona for what is called “reciprocity”. As long as you can provide verification that you completed a state approved CNA certification program, are currently certified in another state, and have worked as a CNA recently. You would not need to take the Arizona exam or training if you are granted reciprocity. All CNA licenses need to be renewed every two years and must have worked a minimum of 160 hours within those two years.




CNA Training Programs in Arizona








Aristocare Home Health Services Nurse Aide Program – Tucson


698 East Wetmore Road, Tucson, AZ 85705


Arizona Pioneer’s Home – Prescott


300 South Mccormick Street, Prescott, AZ 86303


Arizona Western College CNA Program – Parker


1120 16th St., Parker, AZ 85344


Arizona Western College Nursing Assistant Program – La Paz Campus


1120 16th Street, Parker, AZ 85344


Banner Thunderbird Medical Center Greenway High School – Glendale


5555 West Thunderbird Road, Glendale, AZ 85306


Beatitudes Campus Nursing Assistant Class


1616 West Glendale Ave., Phoenix, AZ 85021


Bradshaw Mountain High School West CNA Course – Prescott Valley


6000 East Long Look Dr., Prescott Valley, AZ 86314


Cactus High School CNA Program – Glendale


6330 West Greenway Rd., Glendale, AZ 85306


Casa Grande Union High School Nurse Aide Training


2730 North Trekell Rd., Casa Grande, AZ 85222


Catalina Magnet High School – Tucson


3645 East Pima St., Tucson, AZ 85716


Centennial High School CNA Class – Peoria


14388 North 79th Ave., Peoria, AZ 85381


Central Arizona College Nurse Aide Training – Aravaipa Campus


80440 East Aravaipa Rd., Winkelman, Arizona 85292


Central Arizona College Nurse Assistant Program – Signal Peak Campus


8470 North Overfield Rd., Coolidge, Arizona 85228


Chula Vista Care Center – Mesa


60 South 58th Street, Mesa, Arizona 85206


Citadel Care Center Nurse Aide Program – Mesa


5121 East Broadway Rd., Mesa, Arizona 85206


Cochise College CNA Class – Sierra Vista Campus


901 North Colombo Ave., Sierra Vista, Arizona 85635


Cochise College Nurse Aide Training Program – Douglas Campus


4190 West Highway 80, Douglas, Arizona 85607


Cochise College Nursing Assistant Course – Benson Center


1025 State Rt. 90, Benson, Arizona 85602


Coconino Community College Nurse Aide Program – Page


475 South Lake Powell Blvd., Page, Arizona 86040


Coconino Community College Nurse Aide Training Program – Flagstaff


2800 South Lone Tree Rd., Flagstaff, Arizona 86001


Copper Mountain Inn – Globe


1100 Monroe Street, Globe, Arizona 85501


Deer Valley High School Nurse Aide Program – Glendale


18424 North 51st Ave., Glendale, Arizona 85308


Desert Highlands Care Center – Kingman


1081 Kathleen Ave., Kingman, Arizona 86401


Direct Caregiver Association – Green Valley, Nogales, Pima County Jted


1940 East Silverlake Rd., Tucson, Arizona 85713


East Mesa Care Center Nurse Aide Training


51 South 48th Street, Mesa, Arizona 85206


East Valley Institute Of Technology (Evit) – Mesa


1601 West Main Street, Mesa, Arizona 85201


Eastern Arizona College – Thatcher Campus


615 North Stadium Ave., Thatcher, Arizona 85552


Emmanuel Nursing Assistant Training Program – Phoenix


3003 West Northern Ave., Phoenix, Arizona 85051


Fred G. Acosta Job Corps CNA Class – Tucson


901 South Campbell Ave., Tucson, Arizona 85719


Gateway Community College CNA Course – Maricopa Skill Center


1245 East Buckeye Rd., Phoenix, Arizona 85034


Gila Community College – Gila Pueblo Campus


8274 Six Shooter Canyon Rd., Globe, Arizona 85502


Gila Community College Nurse Aide Course – Payson Campus


201 North Mud Springs Rd., Payson, Arizona 85547


Gila River Indian Care Center Nurse Aide Course – Laveen


8201 West Baseline Rd., Laveen, Arizona 85339


Glendale Community College CNA Training Course


1500 North Verdugo Road, Glendale, Ca 91205


Globe High School Nurse Aide Training Course


453 South Devereaux St., Globe, Arizona 85501


Good Samaritan Society – Peoria Good Shepherd


10323 West Olive Ave., Peoria, Arizona 85345


Good Samaritan Society CNA Program – Prescott Valley


3386 North Windsong Dr., Prescott Valley, Arizona 86314


Good Samaritan Society Nurse Aide Training Program – Prescott Village


1030 Scott Dr., Prescott, Arizona 86301


Good Samaritan Society Quiburi Mission – Benson


850 South Us Hwy 80, Benson, Arizona 85602


Grace Healthcare Of Phoenix Nurse Aide Program


4202 North 20th Ave., Phoenix, Arizona 85015


Grace Institute, Inc. CNA Training Course – Phoenix


6201 North 35th Ave., Phoenix, Arizona 85017


Havasu Nursing Center CNA Class


3576 Kearsage Drive, Lake Havasu City, Arizona 86406


Horizon Health Care Institute – Sierra Vista


555 East Wilcox Dr., Sierra Vista, Arizona 85635


Infinia At Camp Verde Nurse Aide Training Course


15 East Highway 260, Camp Verde, Arizona 86322


International Institute Of The Americas CNA Class – Phoenix


6049 North 43rd Ave., Phoenix, Arizona 85019


Kachina Point Healthcare And Rehab – Sedona


505 Jacks Canyon Road, Sedona, Arizona 86351


La Canada Care Center CNA Training Program – Tucson


7970 North La Canada Dr., Tucson, Arizona 85704


La Colina Health Care Nurse Aide Training – Tucson


2900 East Milber Street, Tucson, Arizona 85714


Lake Hills Inn Nursing Assistant Class – Lake Havasu City


2781 Osborn Dr., Lake Havasu City, Arizona 86406


Lam And Associates School Of Nursing Assistants – Phoenix


8900 North Central, Phoenix, Arizona 85020



Life Care Center At South Mountain – Phoenix


8008 South Jesse Owens Parkway, Phoenix, AZ 85040


Life Care Center Of North Glendale Nurse Aide Course


13620 North 55th Ave., Glendale, AZ 85304


Lingenfelter Center CNA Course – Kingman


3131 Western Ave., Kingman, AZ 86401


Medical Services Company Nursing Assistant Course – Scottsdale


15720 North Greenway-Hayden Loop, Scottsdale, AZ 85260


Mesa Community College CNA Training Program


1833 West Southern Ave., Mesa, AZ 85202


Metro Tech – Phoenix


1900 West Thomas Rd., Phoenix, AZ 85015


Miami High School CNA Training Program


4739 Ragus Rd., Miami, AZ 85539


Mingus Union High School CNA Program – Cottonwood


1801 East Fir, Cottonwood, AZ 86326


Mohave Community College At River Valley High School


2250 East Laguna Rd., Mohave Valley, AZ 86440


Mohave Community College Nurse Aide Training Course – Bullhead City


3400 Highway 95, Bullhead City, Arizona 86442


Mountain View Care Center Nurse Aide Training Program – Tucson


1313 West Magee Rd., Tucson, Arizona 85704


Mountain View Manor CNA Class – Prescott


1045 Sandretto Dr., Prescott, Arizona 86305


Northern Cochise Nursing Home – Willcox


901 West Rex Allen Dr., Willcox, Arizona 85643


Northland Pioneer College Nurse Aide Course – Holbrook


P.O. Box 610, Holbrook, Arizona 86025


Page High School CNA Course


434 South Lake Powell, Page, Arizona 86040


Palm View Rehab And Care Center CNA Program – Yuma


2222 South Avenue A, Yuma, Arizona 85364


Paradise Valley Community College CNA Class – Phoenix


18401 North 32nd St., Phoenix, Arizona 85032


Paradise Valley High School CNA Class – Phoenix


3950 East Bell Rd., Phoenix, Arizona 85032


Payson Care Center Nursing Assistant Course


107 East Lone Pine Dr., Payson, Arizona 85541


Phoenix Job Corps Center


518 South 3rd St., Phoenix, Arizona 85004


Pima Community College Ctd Nurse Aide Training Program – Desert Vista


5901 South Calle Santa Cruz, Tucson, Arizona 85709


Pima Community College West Campus CNA Course


2202 West Anklam Rd., Tucson, Arizona 85709


Pima Medical Institute Nurse Aide Training Course – Mesa


957 South Dobson Rd., Mesa, Arizona 85202


Posada Del Sol Healthcare Center CNA Course- Tucson


2250 North Craycroft Rd., Tucson, Arizona 85712


Precision High School Nurse Aide Training – Phoenix


3906 East Broadway Rd., Phoenix, Arizona 85040


Regional Center For Border Health, Inc. – Somerton


214 West Main St., Somerton, Arizona 85350


Rio Salado College – Tempe


2323 West 14th St., Tempe, Arizona 85281


Rsaa Training Institute Nurse Aide Course – Mesa


1530 North Country Club Drive, Mesa, Arizona 85201


Saguaro High School Nursing Assistant Course – Scottsdale


6250 North 82nd St., Scottsdale, Arizona 85250


Scottsdale Community College CNA Training Course


9000 East Chaparral Rd., Scottsdale, Arizona 85256


Seven Healthcare Academy Nurse Aide Training Course – Tempe


2435 East Southern Ave., Tempe, Arizona 85282


Shadow Mountain Nurse Aide Training Program – Scottsdale


8780 East Mckellips Rd., Scottsdale, Arizona 85257


Southwest Skill Center – Estrella Mountain Community College


3000 North Dysart Rd., Avondale, Arizona 85392


Star Canyon School Of Nursing CNA Training Program – Phoenix


8900 North Central Ave., Phoenix, Arizona 85020


Sun Grove Village Care Center – Peoria


20625 North Lake Pleasant Drive, Peoria, Arizona 85382


Sunnyside High School Nurse Assistant Program – Tucson


1725 East Bilby Rd., Tucson, Arizona 85706


Sunrise Mountain High School CNA Training Program – Peoria


21200 North 83rd Ave., Peoria, Arizona 85382


Superstition Mountain Campus CNA Training Program – Apache Junction


273 East Old West Hwy., Apache Junction, Arizona 85219


The Following Nurse Aide Programs Are Offered For High School Students Only


The Peaks CNA Training Course – Flagstaff


3150 North Winding Brook Rd., Flagstaff, Arizona 86001


The River Gardens Rehab And Care Center – Bullhead City


2150 Silver Creek Rd., Bullhead City, Arizona 86442


Thunderbird High School Nursing Assistant Program – Phoenix


1750 West Thunderbird Rd., Phoenix, Arizona 85023


Trendsetters CNA Academy – Youngtown


11200 West Wisconsin Ave., Youngtown, Arizona 85363


Tuba City Regional Health Care Corporation


P.O. Box 600, Tuba City, Arizona 86045


Tucson Medical Center CNA Program For High School


5301 East Grant Rd., Tucson, Arizona 85712


Tucson Medical Center Healthcare Nurse Aide Course


5301 East Grant Road, Tucson, Arizona 85712


Valley Health Care – Tucson


5545 East Lee St., Tucson, Arizona 85712


Yavapai Community College – Verde Valley Campus


601 Black Hills Drive, Clarksdale, Arizona 86324