Mesa Community College
7110 E. McKellips Road
Nurse Assistant Training Program
- Duration:
- 7 weeks
- Phone:
- (480) 654-7200
CNA Classes in Mesa, AZ
1 state-approved Certified Nurse Aide training program in Mesa. Arizona requires 120 hours of training and uses D&S Diversified Technologies - Headmaster LLP for the competency exam.
Programs in Mesa
1
State Required Hours
120 hours
Exam Vendor
D&S Diversified Technologies - Headmaster LLP
All CNA Programs in Mesa
Becoming a CNA in Arizona
Becoming a CNA in Arizona is more time-intensive than in most states because Arizona requires 120 hours of training — 45 hours above the federal minimum of 75. Under Arizona Administrative Code R4-19-802, that 120-hour curriculum must include at least 40 hours of classroom instruction, 20 hours of supervised skills laboratory practice, 40 hours of supervised clinical experience (with at least 20 of those clinical hours providing direct resident care in a long-term care facility licensed by the Arizona Department of Health Services), plus 20 additional program-allocated hours. Most full-time programs take 6 to 10 weeks.
Frequently Asked Questions: CNA Training in Mesa
How many CNA training programs are available in Mesa, AZ?
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Our directory lists 1 state-approved Certified Nurse Aide training program in Mesa, AZ. All programs must meet Arizona's minimum of 120 hours and prepare graduates to sit for the D&S Diversified Technologies - Headmaster LLP competency exam.
What is the fastest CNA program in Mesa?
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Mesa Community College offers the shortest published program in Mesa at 7 weeks. Arizona requires 120 hours of state-approved training, so any accelerated program must compress the required hours into a shorter calendar window through full-time scheduling. Call (480) 654-7200 for current cohort start dates.
How do I become a CNA in Mesa, AZ?
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To work as a CNA in Mesa, you must meet a Arizona-approved training program of at least 120 hours, pass the D&S Diversified Technologies - Headmaster LLP competency exam (Two-part exam: a written (or oral) knowledge test plus a hands-on skills evaluation), and clear a Arizona Department of Public Safety (DPS) Level 1 Fingerprint Clearance Card — required for all CNA clinical work and most healthcare employment in Arizona. Most candidates complete the full process in 8–14 weeks (training 6–10 weeks, exam and registry 2–4 weeks).
Are there free CNA classes in Mesa?
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No Mesa program on our directory currently advertises free tuition, but many Arizona nursing facilities pay for CNA training in exchange for a work commitment after certification. Ask local long-term care employers about employer-sponsored training programs, and check the American Red Cross and Job Corps for additional pathways.