CNA Classes in Phoenix, AZ
7 state-approved Certified Nurse Aide training programs in Phoenix. Arizona requires 120 hours of training and uses D&S Diversified Technologies - Headmaster LLP for the competency exam.
Programs in Phoenix
7
State Required Hours
120 hours
Exam Vendor
D&S Diversified Technologies - Headmaster LLP
All CNA Programs in Phoenix
Phoenix College
1202 W. Thomas Road
Nurse Assisting Certificate of Completion (CNA)
- Phone:
- (602) 285-7500
Paradise Valley Community College
18401 N. 32nd Street
Nurse Assisting Certificate of Completion (CNA)
- Duration:
- 2 semesters or less
- Phone:
- (602) 787-7000
Pima Medical Institute - Phoenix
13430 N. Black Canyon Highway
Nursing Assistant / Nurse Aide Certificate
- Phone:
- (800) 477-7462
Arizona Technical Training Institute
12633 N. Cave Creek Road, Suite 104
Certified Nursing Assistant
- Duration:
- 5-6 weeks (120 hours)
- Phone:
- (602) 607-5317
Star Canyon School of Nursing
8900 N. Central Avenue, Suite 106
Certified Nursing Assistant / Licensed Nursing Assistant
- Phone:
- (602) 935-6628
Moore Medical Training Institute
4022 E. Broadway Road, Suite 122
Certified Nursing Assistant / Licensed Nursing Assistant
- Duration:
- as little as 3 weeks
- Phone:
- (480) 660-2448
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 Phoenix
How many CNA training programs are available in Phoenix, AZ?
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Our directory lists 7 state-approved Certified Nurse Aide training programs in Phoenix, 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 Phoenix?
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Moore Medical Training Institute offers the shortest published program in Phoenix at as little as 3 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) 660-2448 for current cohort start dates.
How do I become a CNA in Phoenix, AZ?
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To work as a CNA in Phoenix, 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 Phoenix?
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No Phoenix 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.