Tucson, AZ
Brookline College Tucson
Nursing Assistant Program
Location
Tucson, AZ
Duration
145 hours
State Required Hours
120 hours
- Address
300 S Craycroft Road, Suite 100
Tucson, AZ 85711
- Phone
- (520) 748-9799
About This Program
Brookline College's Tucson campus is housed in the Williams Centre mixed-use development at Craycroft and Broadway on the city's east side. The 145-hour Nursing Assistant program is approved by the Arizona State Board of Nursing and provides classroom lecture, skills lab practice, and supervised clinical rotations that ready students to sit for the Pearson VUE Arizona NA competency exam.
Location & Directions
300 S Craycroft Road, Suite 100, Tucson, AZ 85711
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 Brookline College Tucson include?
Brookline College's Tucson campus is housed in the Williams Centre mixed-use development at Craycroft and Broadway on the city's east side. The program is located at 300 S Craycroft Road, Suite 100, Tucson, AZ 85711. For the current curriculum, admission requirements, and start dates, call (520) 748-9799 or visit https://www.brooklinecollege.edu/locations/tucson/.
How much does Brookline College Tucson cost?
Brookline College Tucson has not published a flat tuition figure on this directory; pricing for the nursing assistant program depends on residency, financial aid, and any employer sponsorships. Call (520) 748-9799 or visit the program website at https://www.brooklinecollege.edu/locations/tucson/ 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 Brookline College Tucson?
The nursing assistant program at Brookline College Tucson is structured as 145 hours. Arizona requires 120 hours of state-approved training, so this program meets or exceeds the state minimum. Contact the program at (520) 748-9799 for current cohort start dates and schedule options.
How do I apply or contact Brookline College Tucson?
Call Brookline College Tucson directly at (520) 748-9799 or visit https://www.brooklinecollege.edu/locations/tucson/. The program is located at 300 S Craycroft Road, Suite 100, Tucson, AZ 85711. 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 Brookline College Tucson?
Before enrolling at Brookline College Tucson, 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 Tucson?
Yes. In addition to Brookline College Tucson in Tucson, our directory includes CNA training programs in Phoenix, 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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