Pima Community College
2202 W. Anklam Road
Nurse Assistant Training Program
- Duration:
- 6 weeks
- Phone:
- (520) 206-6600
CNA Classes in Tucson, AZ
7 state-approved Certified Nurse Aide training programs in Tucson. Tuition ranges from Free to $1,915. Arizona requires 120 hours of training and uses D&S Diversified Technologies - Headmaster LLP for the competency exam.
Programs in Tucson
7
Tuition Range
Free to $1,915
State Required Hours
120 hours
Exam Vendor
D&S Diversified Technologies - Headmaster LLP
All CNA Programs in Tucson
Pima Medical Institute Tucson
2121 N Craycroft Road
Nursing Assistant Program
- Duration:
- 3 months
- Cost:
- $1,708
- Phone:
- (520) 326-1600
Academy On-Demand
333 W Fort Lowell Road, Suite 220
Certified Nursing Assistant
- Duration:
- 5 weeks (140 hours)
- Cost:
- $1,915
- Phone:
- (888) 595-5010
Fred G. Acosta Job Corps Center
901 S Campbell Avenue
Certified Nursing Assistant
- Duration:
- 120 hours
- Cost:
- Free (federally funded)
- Phone:
- (520) 792-3015
Brookline College Tucson
300 S Craycroft Road, Suite 100
Nursing Assistant Program
- Duration:
- 145 hours
- Phone:
- (520) 748-9799
Arizona Career Institute
6143 E Fairmount Street
Certified Nursing Assistant
- Duration:
- 8-10 weeks (120 hours)
- Phone:
- (520) 333-3320
Tucson College
5151 E Broadway Boulevard, Suite 155
Certified Nursing Assistant
- Phone:
- (520) 296-3261
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 Tucson
How many CNA training programs are available in Tucson, AZ?
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Our directory lists 7 state-approved Certified Nurse Aide training programs in Tucson, 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.
How much does CNA training cost in Tucson?
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Published tuition for CNA programs in Tucson ranges from Free to $1,915. Fred G. Acosta Job Corps Center lists the lowest tuition at Free (federally funded). 1 program in Tucson offers no-cost training (employer-paid, federally funded, or scholarship-based). Total out-of-pocket cost also includes the state exam fee (Varies; check Headmaster's Arizona fee schedule (typically $90–$130 total for both portions)), background check, and uniforms.
What is the fastest CNA program in Tucson?
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Academy On-Demand offers the shortest published program in Tucson at 5 weeks (140 hours). 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 (888) 595-5010 for current cohort start dates.
How do I become a CNA in Tucson, AZ?
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To work as a CNA in Tucson, 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 Tucson?
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Yes. 1 Tucson program on this directory offers no-cost CNA training: Fred G. Acosta Job Corps Center. Free training is typically employer-paid (nursing facilities sponsoring trainees in exchange for a work commitment), federally funded (Job Corps), or scholarship-based.