To become a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) in Arizona, you must meet the following requirements:
Age: You must be at least 16 years old.
Education: You must have a high school diploma or GED. If you are still in high school, you may be eligible for a CNA program that is offered through your school.
Training: You must complete a state-approved CNA training program, which includes at least 120 hours of training (including 40 hours of clinical training) and covers topics such as basic nursing skills, anatomy and physiology, infection control, and patient rights.
Competency Evaluation: You must pass a competency evaluation, which includes a written and skills test.
Background Check: You must undergo a criminal background check.
Immunizations: You must have up-to-date immunizations, including a tuberculosis test.
English Proficiency: You must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English.
Once you meet these requirements, you can apply for certification with the Arizona State Board of Nursing.
For more information about becoming a CNA in Arizona, please visit the Arizona Board of Nursing by clicking here .
School | City | Phone Number |
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Academy for Caregiving Excellence | Tucson | 520-338-4402 |
Accord Healthcare Institute | Phoenix | 602-714-3439 |
Arizona Career Institute | Tucson | 520-576-0606 |
Arizona Medical Training Institute | Mesa | 480-835-7679 |
Arizona Technical Training Institute | Phoenix | 602-607-5317 |
Arizona Western College | Yuma | 928-344-7554 |
Arizona Western College- La Paz Campus | Parker | 928-669-2214 |
AZ Nursing Careers, Inc. | Phoenix | 602-216-1832 |
Brookline College - Phoenix* | Phoenix | 602-589-1313 |
Brookline College - Tempe | Tempe | 602-589-1313 |
Caregiver Training Institute | Tucson | 520-325-4870 |
Central Arizona College - Aravapai Campus* | Winkelman | 480-288-4017 |
Central Arizona College - Maricopa Campus* | Maricopa | 480-677-7712 |
Central Arizona College - San Tan | San Tan Valley | 480-677-7717 |
Central Arizona College - Signal Peak Campus | Coolidge | 480-288-4017 |
Central Arizona College - Superstition Mtn Campus* | Apache Junction | 480-288-4017 |
Cochise College - Benson Center Campus | Benson | 520-586-1981 |
Cochise College - Douglas Campus | Douglas | 520-515-5309 |
Cochise College - Sierra Vista Campus | Sierra Vista | 520-515-7471 |
Cochise College - Willcox Center | Willcox | 520-384-4502 |
Coconino Community College | Willcox | 928-527-1222 |
East Valley Institute of Technology - Adult Evening | Mesa | 480-461-4018 |
East Valley Institute of Technology - EVIT East | Mesa | 480-461-4001 |
East Valley Medical College, Inc. | Globe | 928-425-8481 |
Eastern Arizona College - MAIN | Thatcher | 928-428-8389 |
Eastern Arizona College - Payson | Payson | 928-468-8039 |
Gardens Rehab and Care Center | Kingman | 928-718-0718 |
Gateway Community College | Phoenix | 602-286-8531 |
Glendale Community College | Glendale | 623-845-4806 |
Haven of Camp Verde | Camp Verde | 928-567-5253 |
Haven of Cottonwood | Cottonwood | 928-634-5548 |
Haven of Lake Havasu | Lake Havasu | 928-505-5552 |
Haven of Lakeside | Lakeside | 928-368-2060 |
Haven of Phoenix | Phoenix | 602-264-3824 |
Haven of Safford | Safford | 928-428-4910 |
Haven of Sedona | Sedona | 928-284-1000 |
Haven of Show Low | Show Low | 928-537-5333 |
Haven of Sierra Vista | Sierra Vista | 520-459-4900 |
Legacy Rehab & Care Center | Bullhead City | 928-763-8700 |
Lingenfelter Center | Kingman | 928-718-4852 |
Meadows of Northern Arizona | Prescott | 928-778-3570 |
MedStar Academy* | Peoria | 623-773-9000 |
Mesa Community College - MAIN | Mesa | 480-461-7262 |
Mesa Community College - Red Mountain Campus | Mesa | 480-654-7200 |
Mohave Community College - Bullhead City Campus | Bullhead City | 928-758-3926 |