CNA Training Classes in Arizona

To become a Certified Nursing Assistant in AZ, you will be required to complete a 120 hour program and take a written certification exam. Community Colleges, nursing facilities, and independent companies offer these programs which are approved by the State Board of Nursing in Arizona. This program can lead to other health programs such as Arizona Dental Hygienest, Arizona RN, or Arizona LPN training.

CNA/CAREGIVER TRAINING PROGRAM DOUBLE CERTIFICATION

This Caregiver+CNA training program has been approved by the Arizona Dept of Health Services & the Arizona State Board of Nursing. Graduates of this DOUBLE CERTIFICATION program become certified caregivers AND certified nursing assistants which greatly improves their employment opportunities. Training runs 12 weeks. This 200-hour training program contains lecture, manual skills lab & 50 hours of supervised clinical experience working with elderly and disabled. The CNA training includes a focus on job skills prepare students for the realities of the healthcare industry. Social service support is available during & after training. Training includes job placement after graduation and continuing education classes every year.

BELOW IS A LIST OF COLLEGES OFFERING THE PROGRAM:

1. Arizona Western College – Yuma
2. Banner Thunderbird (for high school students) Glendale
3. Central Arizona College – Apache Junction
4. Central Arizona Valley – Coolridge
5. Cochise College – Douglas
6. Coconino Community – Flagstaff
7. Coconino Community – Page
8. East Valley Institute of Technology – Mesa
9. EVIT Adult Evening NA – Mesa
10 Eastern Arizona College – Thatcher
11 GateWay Community – Phoenix
12 Gila Community – Globe
13 Gila Community – Payson
14 International Inst. of Americas – Phoenix
15 Mesa Community College – Mesa
16 Metro Tech – Phoenix
17 Mohave Community college – Bullhead City
18 Movhave Community College – Fort Mojave
19 Northland Pioneer College – Holbrook
20 Paradise Valley Community College – Phoenix
21 Phoenix Job Corps Center – Phoenix
22 Pima Community College – Tucson
23 Pima Medical Institute – Mesa
24 Rio Salado College – Tempe
25 Scottsdale Community College – Scottsdale
26 Southwest Skill Center – Avondale
27 Tuscon College – Tuscon
28 Yavapai Community College – Prescott

This list does not include all high school, facility, or independent programs available throughout the state of Arizona. If you live in a small town or rural area like Leupp, Dilkon, Ash Fork, Paulden, or Bagdad, for instance, you need to check with your local nursing home to see if they offer a CNA program.