
Do you want to work in the medical field in Arizona, but do not want to commit yourself to several years of training? If so, training to become a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) in the state would be a great choice for you.
Requirements to Become a CNA in Arizona
For you to begin working as a CNA in the state of Arizona, you must participate in a training program that is approved by the Arizona Board of Nursing. Furthermore, your training should consist of classroom instruction and clinical work.
When you complete your program, you will need to take the CNA certification exam, which is administered by the state's approved vendor.
Upon receiving a passing score on your certification exam, your name will be automatically added to the Arizona Nurse Aide Registry as eligible to perform work as a CNA in the state.
State-Approved CNA Programs in Arizona
Finding an accredited nursing school that offers a CNA program in Arizona is quite easy, as there are many such schools in the state. Some of the most popular ones include:
Cochise College
1025 AZ-90, Benson, AZ 85602 (520) 586-1981Mohave Community College
3400 AZ-95, Bullhead City, AZ 86442 (928) 758-3926Yavapai College
601 W Black Hills Dr, Clarkdale, AZ 86324 (928) 634-7501Mohave Community College
480 S Central St, Colorado City, AZ 86021 (928) 875-2799Central Arizona Valley Institute of Technology
1789 W Coolidge Ave, Coolidge, AZ 85128 (520) 423-2991Cochise College
4190 AZ-80, Douglas, AZ 85607 (520) 364-7943Coconino Community College
3000 N Fourth St, Flagstaff, AZ 86004 (928) 526-7600Academic Training AZ
8751 N 51st Ave #102, Glendale, AZ 85302 (602) 350-5154Glendale Community College
6000 W Olive Ave, Glendale, AZ 85302 (623) 845-3000Providence Training Institute
9189 N 59th Ave #2, Glendale, AZ 85302 (602) 606-8879Eastern Arizona College - Gila Pueblo Campus
8274 6 Shooter Canyon Rd, Globe, AZ 85501 (928) 425-8481Mohave Community College
1971 Jagerson Ave, Kingman, AZ 86409 (928) 757-4331Mohave Community College
1977 W Acoma Blvd, Lake Havasu City, AZ 86403 (928) 855-7812Regional Center for Border Health (RCBH)
950 E Main St Building A, Somerton, AZ 85350 (928) 315-7600Arizona Medical Training Institute
1530 N Country Club Dr #11, Mesa, AZ 85201 (480) 835-7679East Valley Medical College
205 E Southern Ave, Mesa, AZ 85210 (480) 776-0070Mesa Community College
1833 W Southern Ave, Mesa, AZ 85202 (480) 461-7000Pima Medical Institute
957 S Dobson Rd, Mesa, AZ 85202 (800) 477-7462Pima Medical Institute
2160 S Power Rd, Mesa, AZ 85206 (800) 477-7462Eastern Arizona College - Payson Campus
201 N Mud Springs Rd, Payson, AZ 85541 (928) 468-8039MedStar Academy
13760 N 93rd Ave #202, Peoria, AZ 85381 (623) 773-9000Accord Healthcare Institute
3816 N 27th Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85017 (602) 714-3439Brookline College
2445 W Dunlap Ave #100, Phoenix, AZ 85021 (602) 242-6265GateWay Community College
555 N 18th St, Phoenix, AZ 85006 (602) 286-8000GateWay Community College
108 N 40th St, Phoenix, AZ 85034 (602) 286-8000Paradise Valley Community College
18401 N 32nd St, Phoenix, AZ 85032 (602) 787-7000Phoenix Job Corps Center
518 S 3rd St, Phoenix, AZ 85004 (602) 254-5921Meadows of Northern Arizona, LLC
809 Gail Gardner Way, Prescott, AZ 86305 (928) 778-3570Yavapai College
1100 E Sheldon St, Prescott, AZ 86301 (928) 717-7777Northland Pioneer College
1001 W Deuce of Clubs, Show Low, AZ 85901 (928) 532-6111Cochise College
901 Colombo Ave, Sierra Vista, AZ 85635 (520) 515-0500Northland Pioneer College
1611 Main St, Snowflake, AZ 85937 (928) 536-6211Northland Pioneer College
940 E Maricopa Dr, Springerville, AZ 85938 (928) 333-2498Brookline College
1140 S Priest Dr, Tempe, AZ 85281 (480) 545-8755Eastern Arizona College
615 N Stadium Ave, Thatcher, AZ 85552 (928) 428-8396Academy for Caregiving Excellence
4723 N 1st Ave, Tucson, AZ 85718 (520) 338-4402Caregiver Training Institute
710 S Kolb Rd #4, Tucson, AZ 85710 (520) 325-4870Fred G Acosta Job Corps Center
901 S Campbell Ave, Tucson, AZ 85719 (520) 792-3015Pima Community College
5901 S Calle Santa Cruz, Tucson, AZ 85709 (520) 206-5101Pima Community College
2202 W Anklam Rd, Tucson, AZ 85745 (520) 206-6600Northland Pioneer College
720 S Chief Ave, Whiteriver, AZ 85941 (928) 338-5185Cochise College
470 N Bisbee Ave, Willcox, AZ 85643 (520) 384-4502Northland Pioneer College
1400 E 3rd St, Winslow, AZ 86047 (928) 289-6511Arizona Western College
2020 S Ave 8 E, Yuma, AZ 85365 (928) 317-6000
CNA Job Outlook and Salary in Arizona
There is a very high demand for CNAs in Arizona. Overall employment of CNAs in this state is projected to grow 22.2% from 2018 to 2028. CNAs in Arizona enjoy a median salary of $32,172 per year.
Take a look at the CNA employment and salary situation in different metro areas in Arizona below to get a detailed picture.
Area | Total Employment | Avg Hourly Wage | Avg Annual Salary |
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Phoenix-Mesa-Scottsdale | 9,480 | $16.56 | $34,440 |
Prescott | 790 | $16.43 | $34,170 |
Flagstaff | 390 | $16.09 | $33,470 |
Sierra Vista-Douglas | 210 | $15.75 | $32,760 |
Tucson | 2,960 | $15.70 | $32,650 |
Lake Havasu City-Kingman | 500 | $14.71 | $30,590 |
Yuma | 690 | $14.12 | $29,380 |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)
Arizona Nurse Aide Registry
If you have any questions on how to get, verify, renew and reinstate a CNA certification in Arizona or transfer it to another state, you can contact the Arizona State Board of Nursing at:
Arizona State Board of Nursing
1740 W Adams Street, Suite 2000, Phoenix, AZ 85007
Phone: (602) 771-7801
Fax: (602) 771-7888
Registry Search: https://azbn.boardsofnursing.org/licenselookup