State-Approved CNA Programs in Arizona [2023]

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:

1. Cochise College

   1025 AZ-90, Benson, AZ 85602 (520) 586-1981

2. Mohave Community College

   3400 AZ-95, Bullhead City, AZ 86442 (928) 758-3926

3. Yavapai College

   601 W Black Hills Dr, Clarkdale, AZ 86324 (928) 634-7501

4. Mohave Community College

   480 S Central St, Colorado City, AZ 86021 (928) 875-2799

5. Central Arizona Valley Institute of Technology

   1789 W Coolidge Ave, Coolidge, AZ 85128 (520) 423-2991

6. Cochise College

   4190 AZ-80, Douglas, AZ 85607 (520) 364-7943

7. Coconino Community College

   3000 N Fourth St, Flagstaff, AZ 86004 (928) 526-7600

8. Academic Training AZ

   8751 N 51st Ave #102, Glendale, AZ 85302 (602) 350-5154

9. Glendale Community College

   6000 W Olive Ave, Glendale, AZ 85302 (623) 845-3000

10. Providence Training Institute

    9189 N 59th Ave #2, Glendale, AZ 85302 (602) 606-8879

11. Eastern Arizona College - Gila Pueblo Campus

    8274 6 Shooter Canyon Rd, Globe, AZ 85501 (928) 425-8481

12. Mohave Community College

    1971 Jagerson Ave, Kingman, AZ 86409 (928) 757-4331

13. Mohave Community College

    1977 W Acoma Blvd, Lake Havasu City, AZ 86403 (928) 855-7812

14. Regional Center for Border Health (RCBH)

    950 E Main St Building A, Somerton, AZ 85350 (928) 315-7600

15. Arizona Medical Training Institute

    1530 N Country Club Dr #11, Mesa, AZ 85201 (480) 835-7679

16. East Valley Medical College

    205 E Southern Ave, Mesa, AZ 85210 (480) 776-0070

17. Mesa Community College

    1833 W Southern Ave, Mesa, AZ 85202 (480) 461-7000

18. Pima Medical Institute

    957 S Dobson Rd, Mesa, AZ 85202 (800) 477-7462

19. Pima Medical Institute

    2160 S Power Rd, Mesa, AZ 85206 (800) 477-7462

20. Eastern Arizona College - Payson Campus

    201 N Mud Springs Rd, Payson, AZ 85541 (928) 468-8039

21. MedStar Academy

    13760 N 93rd Ave #202, Peoria, AZ 85381 (623) 773-9000

22. Accord Healthcare Institute

    3816 N 27th Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85017 (602) 714-3439

23. Brookline College

    2445 W Dunlap Ave #100, Phoenix, AZ 85021 (602) 242-6265

24. GateWay Community College

    555 N 18th St, Phoenix, AZ 85006 (602) 286-8000

25. GateWay Community College

    108 N 40th St, Phoenix, AZ 85034 (602) 286-8000

26. Paradise Valley Community College

    18401 N 32nd St, Phoenix, AZ 85032 (602) 787-7000

27. Phoenix Job Corps Center

    518 S 3rd St, Phoenix, AZ 85004 (602) 254-5921

28. Meadows of Northern Arizona, LLC

    809 Gail Gardner Way, Prescott, AZ 86305 (928) 778-3570

29. Yavapai College

    1100 E Sheldon St, Prescott, AZ 86301 (928) 717-7777

30. Northland Pioneer College

    1001 W Deuce of Clubs, Show Low, AZ 85901 (928) 532-6111

31. Cochise College

    901 Colombo Ave, Sierra Vista, AZ 85635 (520) 515-0500

32. Northland Pioneer College

    1611 Main St, Snowflake, AZ 85937 (928) 536-6211

33. Northland Pioneer College

    940 E Maricopa Dr, Springerville, AZ 85938 (928) 333-2498

34. Brookline College

    1140 S Priest Dr, Tempe, AZ 85281 (480) 545-8755

35. Eastern Arizona College

    615 N Stadium Ave, Thatcher, AZ 85552 (928) 428-8396

36. Academy for Caregiving Excellence

    4723 N 1st Ave, Tucson, AZ 85718 (520) 338-4402

37. Caregiver Training Institute

    710 S Kolb Rd #4, Tucson, AZ 85710 (520) 325-4870

38. Fred G Acosta Job Corps Center

    901 S Campbell Ave, Tucson, AZ 85719 (520) 792-3015

39. Pima Community College

    5901 S Calle Santa Cruz, Tucson, AZ 85709 (520) 206-5101

40. Pima Community College

    2202 W Anklam Rd, Tucson, AZ 85745 (520) 206-6600

41. Northland Pioneer College

    720 S Chief Ave, Whiteriver, AZ 85941 (928) 338-5185

42. Cochise College

    470 N Bisbee Ave, Willcox, AZ 85643 (520) 384-4502

43. Northland Pioneer College

    1400 E 3rd St, Winslow, AZ 86047 (928) 289-6511

44. Arizona 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.

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: