Phoenix, AZ
Phoenix College
Nurse Assisting Certificate of Completion (CNA)
Location
Phoenix, AZ
State Required Hours
120 hours
- Address
1202 W. Thomas Road
Phoenix, AZ 85013
- Phone
- (602) 285-7500
About This Program
Phoenix College is the flagship Maricopa Community Colleges campus, anchoring the Encanto/Midtown district at Thomas Road and 11th Avenue. Its Nurse Assisting (NA) Certificate of Completion combines classroom theory with skills lab and long-term/acute-care clinicals, preparing graduates to sit for the AZBN nurse aide competency exam. The CCL is AZBN-approved and stackable into Maricopa Nursing's PN and ASN pathways.
Location & Directions
1202 W. Thomas Road, Phoenix, AZ 85013
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.
Minimum Age
16
Training Hours
120 hours
Exam Vendor
D&S Diversified Technologies - Headmaster LLP
Time to Cert
8–14 weeks (training 6–10 weeks, exam and registry 2–4 weeks)
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the CNA program at Phoenix College include?
Phoenix College is the flagship Maricopa Community Colleges campus, anchoring the Encanto/Midtown district at Thomas Road and 11th Avenue. The program is located at 1202 W. Thomas Road, Phoenix, AZ 85013. For the current curriculum, admission requirements, and start dates, call (602) 285-7500 or visit https://www.phoenixcollege.edu/academics/departments/nursing.
How much does Phoenix College cost?
Phoenix College has not published a flat tuition figure on this directory; pricing for the nurse assisting certificate of completion (cna) depends on residency, financial aid, and any employer sponsorships. Call (602) 285-7500 or visit the program website at https://www.phoenixcollege.edu/academics/departments/nursing to request the current fee schedule. For reference, total CNA training costs in Arizona generally fall in the range of $0 (employer-sponsored) to $2,000 (private 120-hour program plus Fingerprint Clearance Card).
How long is the program at Phoenix College?
Phoenix College has not published a fixed length for this directory. Programs in Arizona must meet the state minimum of 120 hours, so plan accordingly. Call (602) 285-7500 or check the program website at https://www.phoenixcollege.edu/academics/departments/nursing to confirm the program length, start dates, and full-time vs part-time schedule options.
How do I apply or contact Phoenix College?
Call Phoenix College directly at (602) 285-7500 or visit https://www.phoenixcollege.edu/academics/departments/nursing. The program is located at 1202 W. Thomas Road, Phoenix, AZ 85013. Ask about upcoming cohort start dates, application deadlines, background-check requirements, and any scholarships or financial-aid options before enrolling.
What Arizona CNA requirements should I know before enrolling at Phoenix College?
Before enrolling at Phoenix College, make sure you meet Arizona's minimum age (16), education requirements, and background-check rules. Arizona requires 120 hours of state-approved training and uses D&S Diversified Technologies - Headmaster LLP for the competency exam, with most candidates reaching certification in 8–14 weeks (training 6–10 weeks, exam and registry 2–4 weeks). See the full Arizona CNA requirements page for a complete checklist.
Are there other CNA programs near Phoenix?
Yes. In addition to Phoenix College in Phoenix, our directory includes CNA training programs in Tucson, Mesa. Comparing programs by location, schedule, and cost is the easiest way to find the best fit for your situation. Browse all Arizona CNA classes for the full list.
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Pima Medical Institute - Phoenix
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Arizona Technical Training Institute
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Star Canyon School of Nursing
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Moore Medical Training Institute
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