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CNA Classes in Arizona: Programs, Costs, and State Requirements

Published June 18, 2026 · Last updated June 18, 2026

Arizona gives you room to choose. The state lists 101 approved CNA programs spread across 45 cities, which ranks it #26 of 50 by program count. Phoenix alone has 15 programs, Mesa 12, and Tucson 7, so there is likely a classroom within reach of where you live. Certification runs through the Arizona Nurse Aide Registry, and every approved program meets the same 120-hour training requirement, including 40 hours of hands-on clinical practice.

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AT A GLANCE

Your Arizona CNA path

Four steps from interest to certification. Most students complete this in 6–8 weeks.

Step 1.Complete 120 hours of approved training.
Step 2.Finish 40 supervised clinical hours.
Step 3.Pass the D&S Diversified / Headmaster written and skills exam.
Step 4.Get listed with the Arizona Nurse Aide Registry.

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Key numbers before you compare programs

Typical program length: 3–16 weeks
Typical paid program cost: $800–$3,400
Average CNA salary: $44,780/yr (BLS, May 2025)
Reciprocity accepted: Yes, with conditions

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How this list works. Every program below is state-approved by the Arizona Nurse Aide Registry (AZ AZBN). Cost, length, and format come directly from each program’s published materials. Blanks (“N/A”) mean the program hasn’t published that detail yet. Programs with a linked name have a verified profile we maintain. Last verified June 18, 2026.

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	Program	City	Format	Length	Total Cost
	Accord Healthcare Institute	Phoenix	In-person	120 hrs	$1,500
Address: 4141 South Herrera Way, Phoenix, AZ 85012 85017 Phone: (602) 714-3439 Facility: Technical college View this program → Call this program
	Yavapai College – Prescott	Prescott Valley	In-person	3 wk	$1,311
Address: 3800 N Glassford Hill Rd, Prescott Valley, AZ 86314 Phone: N/A Facility: Community college View this program →
	Arizona Western College	Yuma	In-person	8 wk	Contact school
Address: 2020 S Ave 8 E, Yuma, AZ 85365 Phone: (928) 344-7554 Facility: Community college View this program → Call this program
	Cochise College – Sierra Vista	Sierra Vista	In-person	16 wk	Contact school
Address: 2600 E Wilcox Dr, Sierra Vista, AZ 85635 Phone: N/A Facility: Community college View this program →
	Mohave Community College Bullhead City Campus – Main	Bullhead City	In-person	16 wk	Contact school
Address: 3400 Highway 95, Bullhead City, AZ 86442 Phone: (928) 758-3926 Facility: Community college View this program → Call this program
	Academy for Caregiving Excellence	Tucson	Hybrid	Contact school	$1,795
Address: 4725 N 1st Ave, Tucson, AZ 85718 Phone: (520) 338-4402 Facility: Technical college Call this program
	Academy On-Demand – Phoenix	Mesa	Hybrid	Contact school	$1,795
Address: 1530 N Country Club Dr, Mesa, AZ 85201 Phone: N/A Facility: Technical college
	Academy On-Demand – Tucson	Tucson	Hybrid	Contact school	$1,795
Address: 333 W Fort Lowell Rd, Tucson, AZ 85705 Phone: N/A Facility: Technical college
	Arizona Medical Training Institute	Mesa	In-person	4 wk	$1,800
Address: 1530 N Country Club Dr #11, Mesa, AZ 85201 Phone: (480) 835-7679 Facility: Technical college Call this program
	Arizona Technical Training Institute	Phoenix	In-person	5 wk	$1,400
Address: 12633 N Cave Creek Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85022 Phone: N/A Facility: Technical college
	Bryan University Nursing Assistant Program	Tempe	Hybrid	120 hrs	$2,200
Address: 350 W Washington St, Tempe, AZ 85281 Phone: N/A Facility: Technical college
	Central Arizona College – Signal Peak	Coolidge	In-person	8 wk	$1,422
Address: 8470 N Overfield Rd, Coolidge, AZ 85128 Phone: N/A Facility: Community college
	Central Arizona College – Superstition Mountain Campus	Apache Junction	In-person	8 wk	$1,422
Address: 805 S Idaho Rd, Apache Junction, AZ 85119 Phone: N/A Facility: Community college
	Central Arizona College Maricopa	Maricopa	In-person	8 wk	$1,422
Address: 17945 N Regent Dr, Maricopa, AZ 85138 Phone: N/A Facility: Community college
	Central Arizona College San Tan	San Tan Valley	In-person	8 wk	$1,422
Address: 3736 E Bella Vista Rd, San Tan Valley, AZ 85143 Phone: N/A Facility: Community college
	CNA Training in Arizona	N/A	In-person	4 wk	$1,800
Address: Statewide (multiple locations) Phone: N/A Facility: Technical college
	Coconino Community College	Flagstaff	In-person	16 wk	$920
Address: 2800 S Lone Tree Rd, Flagstaff, AZ 86005 Phone: (928) 526-7640 Facility: Community college Call this program
	Elevation Academy School of Nursing	Mesa	Hybrid	120 hrs	$1,700
Address: 925 N Stapley Dr Suite D, Mesa, AZ 85203 Phone: N/A Facility: Technical college
	Glendale Community College	Glendale	In-person	Contact school	$1,642
Address: 6000 W Olive Ave, Glendale, AZ 85302 Phone: N/A Facility: Community college
	Lifework Education – Mesa Campus	Mesa	In-person	4 wk	$1,800
Address: 1833 W Main St Suite 131, Mesa, AZ 85201 Phone: N/A Facility: Technical college
	Maricopa Career Institute	Phoenix	In-person	6 wk	$1,575
Address: 10231 N 35th Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85051 Phone: N/A Facility: Technical college
	MedStar Academy	Peoria	In-person	6 wk	$1,530
Address: 13760 N 93rd Ave Suite 202, Peoria, AZ 85381 Phone: (623) 773-9000 Facility: Technical college Call this program
	Metro Tech High School	Phoenix	In-person	Contact school	Free
Address: 1900 W Thomas Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85015 Phone: N/A Facility: High school
	Moon Valley High School	Phoenix	In-person	Contact school	Free
Address: 3625 W Cactus Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85029 Phone: N/A Facility: High school
	Moore Medical Training	Phoenix	In-person	3 wk	$1,400
Address: 4022 E Broadway Rd #110, Phoenix, AZ 85040 Phone: N/A Facility: Technical college
	Neema International Medical Institute	Phoenix	In-person	120 hrs	$2,200
Address: 921 W Camelback Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85013 Phone: N/A Facility: Technical college
	Northland Pioneer College White Mountain	Show Low	In-person	Contact school	$1,072
Address: 1001 W Deuce of Clubs, Show Low, AZ 85901 Phone: N/A Facility: Community college
	Paradise Valley Community College	Phoenix	In-person	5 wk	$1,310
Address: 18401 N 32nd St, Phoenix, AZ 85032 Phone: N/A Facility: Community college
	Pima Community College – Ironwood Ridge HS	Oro Valley	In-person	5 wk	$926
Address: 2475 W Naranja Dr, Oro Valley, AZ 85742 Phone: N/A Facility: Community college
	Pima Community College – Santa Cruz	Nogales	In-person	5 wk	$926
Address: 2021 N Grand Ave, Nogales, AZ 85621 Phone: N/A Facility: Community college
	Pima Community College – West	Tucson	In-person	5 wk	$926
Address: 2202 W Anklam Rd, Tucson, AZ 85709 Phone: N/A Facility: Community college
	Pima County JTED – Bridges	Tucson	In-person	Contact school	Free
Address: 3300 S Park Ave, Tucson, AZ 85713 Phone: N/A Facility: High school
	Pima County JTED – Camino Seco	Tucson	In-person	12 mo	Free
Address: 8727 E 22nd St, Tucson, AZ 85710 Phone: N/A Facility: High school
	Pima County JTED – Master Pieces	Tucson	In-person	12 mo	Free
Address: 2855 W Master Pieces Dr, Tucson, AZ 85741 Phone: N/A Facility: High school
	Providence Training Institute	Glendale	In-person	120 hrs	$1,300
Address: 9189 N 59th Ave Suites 2&3, Glendale, AZ 85302 Phone: N/A Facility: Technical college
	Regional Center For Border Health – Yuma dba College of Health Careers	Somerton	In-person	6 wk	$3,400
Address: 950 E Main St Building A, Somerton, AZ 85350 Phone: N/A Facility: Technical college
	Resilient Healthcare Academy	Phoenix	In-person	4 wk	$2,200
Address: 10000 N 31st Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85051 Phone: N/A Facility: Technical college
	Thunderbird Adventist Academy	Scottsdale	In-person	Contact school	$800
Address: 7410 E Sutton Dr, Scottsdale, AZ 85260 Phone: N/A Facility: High school
	West-Mec	Surprise	In-person	12 mo	Free
Address: 13201 W Grand Ave, Surprise, AZ 85374 Phone: N/A Facility: Technical college
	Willow Canyon High School	Surprise	In-person	12 mo	Free
Address: 17901 W Lunberg St, Surprise, AZ 85388 Phone: N/A Facility: High school
	ALA Applied Tech	Mesa	In-person	Contact school	Contact school
Address: 7729 E Pecos Rd, Mesa, AZ 85212 Phone: N/A Facility: High school
	Arizona Health Academy	Phoenix	N/A	Contact school	Contact school
Address: 15128 W Bell Rd, Suite 3-01, Phoenix, AZ 85374 Phone: N/A Facility: Technical college
	Arizona Western College – La Paz Campus	Parker	In-person	16 wk	Contact school
Address: 1109 Geronimo St, Parker, AZ 85344 Phone: N/A Facility: Community college
	Arizona Western College – Parker High School	Parker	In-person	16 wk	Contact school
Address: Parker, AZ Phone: N/A Facility: Community college
	Arizona Western College – San Luis	San Luis	In-person	16 wk	Contact school
Address: 1340 N 8th Ave, San Luis, AZ 85349 Phone: N/A Facility: Community college
	Basha High School	Chandler	In-person	Contact school	Contact school
Address: 5990 S Val Vista Dr, Chandler, AZ 85249 Phone: (480) 224-2314 Facility: High school Call this program
	Bourgade Catholic High School	Phoenix	In-person	Contact school	Contact school
Address: 7840 N 31st Ave Suite 201, Phoenix, AZ 85051 Phone: N/A Facility: High school
	Bradshaw Mountain High School	Prescott Valley	In-person	Contact school	Contact school
Address: 6000 E Long Look Dr, Prescott Valley, AZ 86314 Phone: (928) 759-4100 Facility: High school Call this program
	Bryan University at Billet Health Employer Training Site	Glendale	Hybrid	120 hrs	Contact school
Address: 5540 W Glendale Ave, Glendale, AZ 85301 Phone: N/A Facility: Technical college
	CareGiver Training Institute (CGTI)	Tucson	N/A	Contact school	Contact school
Address: 600 S Country Club Rd, Tucson, AZ 85716 Phone: (520) 325-4870 Facility: Other Call this program
	Cibola High School – Yuma Unified School District	Yuma	In-person	Contact school	Contact school
Address: 4100 W 20th St, Yuma, AZ 85364 Phone: N/A Facility: High school
	Cochise College – Benson Center	Benson	In-person	Contact school	Contact school
Address: 1025 AZ-90, Benson, AZ 85602 Phone: (520) 586-1981 Facility: Community college Call this program
	Cochise College – Douglas Campus	Douglas	In-person	16 wk	Contact school
Address: 4190 W Highway 80, Douglas, AZ 85607 Phone: N/A Facility: Community college
	Cochise College – Douglas High School	Douglas	In-person	16 wk	Contact school
Address: 1500 E 15th St, Douglas, AZ 85607 Phone: N/A Facility: High school
	Cochise College – Omega Alpha Academy	Douglas	In-person	16 wk	Contact school
Address: 1402 San Antonio Ave, Douglas, AZ 85607 Phone: N/A Facility: Community college
	Cochise College – St David High School	Tombstone	In-person	16 wk	Contact school
Address: 1211 N Yellow Jacket Way, Tombstone, AZ 85638 Phone: N/A Facility: High school
	Cochise College – Tombstone High School	Tombstone	In-person	16 wk	Contact school
Address: 1211 N Yellow Jacket Way, Tombstone, AZ 85638 Phone: N/A Facility: High school
	Cochise College Buena High School	Sierra Vista	In-person	16 wk	Contact school
Address: 5225 Buena School Blvd, Sierra Vista, AZ 85635 Phone: N/A Facility: High school
	Combs High School	San Tan Valley	In-person	Contact school	Contact school
Address: 2505 E Germann Rd, San Tan Valley, AZ 85140 Phone: N/A Facility: High school
	Crismon High School	Queen Creek	In-person	40 hrs	Contact school
Address: 21942 E Riggs Rd, Queen Creek, AZ 85142 Phone: N/A Facility: High school
	Deer Valley High School	Glendale	In-person	Contact school	Contact school
Address: 18424 N 51st Ave, Glendale, AZ 85308 Phone: N/A Facility: High school
	Desert Lily Academy	Queen Creek	In-person	Contact school	Contact school
Address: 20395 E Rittenhouse Rd, Queen Creek, AZ 85142 Phone: N/A Facility: Technical college
	East Valley Institute of Technology – EVIT East	Mesa	In-person	Contact school	Contact school
Address: 6625 S Power Rd, Mesa, AZ 85212 Phone: N/A Facility: Technical college
	East Valley Institute of Technology – EVIT Red Mountain High School	Mesa	In-person	Contact school	Contact school
Address: 7301 E Brown Rd, Mesa, AZ 85201 Phone: N/A Facility: Technical college
	East Valley Institute of Technology – MAIN	Mesa	In-person	Contact school	Contact school
Address: 1601 W Main St, Mesa, AZ 85201 Phone: N/A Facility: Technical college
	East Valley Nursing Academy	Mesa	In-person	4 wk	Contact school
Address: 2815 S Alma School Rd Suite 108, Mesa, AZ 85210 Phone: N/A Facility: Technical college
	Eastern Arizona College – Thatcher Campus	Thatcher	In-person	40 hrs	Contact school
Address: 615 N Stadium Ave, Thatcher, AZ 85552 Phone: (928) 428-8396 Facility: Community college Call this program
	Eastmark High School	Mesa	In-person	Contact school	Contact school
Address: 9560 E Ray Rd, Mesa, AZ 85212 Phone: N/A Facility: High school
	Estrella Community College	Avondale	In-person	Contact school	Contact school
Address: 3000 N Dysart Rd, Avondale, AZ 85392 Phone: N/A Facility: Community college
	Gateway Community College – 18th Street	Phoenix	In-person	Contact school	Contact school
Address: 555 N 18th St, Phoenix, AZ 85006 Phone: N/A Facility: Community college
	Gateway Community College – 40th Street	Phoenix	In-person	Contact school	Contact school
Address: 108 N 40th St, Phoenix, AZ 85034 Phone: N/A Facility: Community college
	Gila Community College Payson	Payson	In-person	120 hrs	Contact school
Address: 201 N Mud Springs Rd, Payson, AZ 85541 Phone: N/A Facility: Community college
	Gila Community College/Eastern Arizona College Gila Pueblo Campus	Globe	In-person	120 hrs	Contact school
Address: 8274 S Six Shooter Canyon Rd, Globe, AZ 85501 Phone: (520) 428-3151 Facility: Community college Call this program
	Gila Ridge High School	Yuma	In-person	Contact school	Contact school
Address: 7150 E 24th St, Yuma, AZ 85364 Phone: N/A Facility: High school
	Kofa High School	Yuma	In-person	Contact school	Contact school
Address: 3100 S Avenue A, Yuma, AZ 85364 Phone: N/A Facility: High school
	KRMC – High School Program	Kingman	In-person	Contact school	Contact school
Address: 3269 Stockton Hill Rd, Kingman, AZ 86409 Phone: N/A Facility: High school
	KRMC – Hospital Program	Kingman	In-person	Contact school	Contact school
Address: 3269 Stockton Hill Rd, Kingman, AZ 86409 Phone: N/A Facility: Hospital
	Meadows of Northern Arizona CNA Training	Prescott	In-person	3 wk	Contact school
Address: 809B Gail Gardner Way, Prescott, AZ 86305 Phone: (928) 778-3570 Facility: Technical college Call this program
	Mesa Community College – Red Mountain Campus	Mesa	In-person	7 wk	Contact school
Address: 7110 E McKellips Rd, Mesa, AZ 85207 Phone: N/A Facility: Community college
	Mohave College – Kingman	Kingman	In-person	16 wk	Contact school
Address: 1801 Detroit Ave, Kingman, AZ 86404 Phone: N/A Facility: Community college
	Mohave College – Lake Havasu	Lake Havasu City	In-person	16 wk	Contact school
Address: 1977 Acoma Blvd West, Lake Havasu City, AZ 86403 Phone: N/A Facility: Community college
	Mohave College – North Mohave	Colorado City	In-person	16 wk	Contact school
Address: 480 S Central, Colorado City, AZ 86021 Phone: N/A Facility: Community college
	Navajo Technical University	Chinle	In-person	Contact school	Contact school
Address: 1/4 mile E Hwy 191 Rt 7, Trailer 2510, Chinle, AZ 86503 Phone: N/A Facility: Technical college
	Northland Pioneer College Little Colorado	Winslow	In-person	Contact school	Contact school
Address: 1400 E Third St, Winslow, AZ 86047 Phone: N/A Facility: Community college
	Northland Pioneer College Silver Creek Campus	Snowflake	In-person	Contact school	Contact school
Address: 1611 S Main St, Snowflake, AZ 85937 Phone: N/A Facility: Community college
	Northland Pioneer College Springerville Center/Eager Center	Springerville	In-person	Contact school	Contact school
Address: 940 E Maricopa St, Springerville, AZ 85938 Phone: N/A Facility: Community college
	Northland Pioneer College Whiteriver Center	Whiteriver	In-person	Contact school	Contact school
Address: 720 S. Chief Ave., Whiteriver, AZ 85941 Phone: (928) 674-5218 Facility: Community college Call this program
	Nurse Assisting	N/A	In-person	Contact school	Contact school
Address: Statewide (multiple locations) Phone: N/A Facility: Community college
	Nurse Assisting – Phoenix	N/A	In-person	Contact school	Contact school
Address: 555 N. 18th Street, Phoenix, AZ 85006 Phone: N/A Facility: Community college
	Onvida Health Foothills Medical Plaza Education Center	Yuma	In-person	Contact school	Contact school
Address: 11351 S Frontage Rd, Yuma, AZ 85367 Phone: N/A Facility: Community college
	Paradise Valley High School	Phoenix	In-person	Contact school	Contact school
Address: 3950 E Bell Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85032 Phone: N/A Facility: High school
	Perry High School	Gilbert	In-person	Contact school	Contact school
Address: 1919 E Queen Creek Rd, Gilbert, AZ 85297 Phone: N/A Facility: High school
	Pima Medical Institute	Mesa	In-person	6 wk	Contact school
Address: 2160 S Power Rd, Mesa, AZ 85209 Phone: N/A Facility: Technical college
	Platinum Career Solutions	Flagstaff	In-person	Contact school	Contact school
Address: 1521 N Pine Cliff Dr, Flagstaff, AZ 86001 Phone: N/A Facility: Technical college
	Queen Creek High School	Queen Creek	In-person	Contact school	Contact school
Address: 22149 E Ocotillo Rd, Queen Creek, AZ 85142 Phone: N/A Facility: High school
	Saguaro High School	Scottsdale	In-person	Contact school	Contact school
Address: 6250 N 82nd St, Scottsdale, AZ 85250 Phone: N/A Facility: High school
	Scottsdale Community College	Scottsdale	In-person	7 wk	Contact school
Address: 9000 E Chaparral, Scottsdale, AZ 85256 Phone: N/A Facility: Community college
	Star Canyon School of Nursing	Phoenix	In-person	5 wk	Contact school
Address: 8900 N Central Ave Suite 107, Phoenix, AZ 85020 Phone: N/A Facility: Community college
	Valley Academy for Career & Technology Education (V'ACTE)	Cottonwood	In-person	120 hrs	Contact school
Address: 3504 S State Route 89A, Cottonwood, AZ 86326 Phone: N/A Facility: Technical college
	Yavapai Community College – Verde Valley Campus	Clarkdale	In-person	16 wk	Contact school
Address: 601 W Black Hills Dr, Clarkdale, AZ 86324 Phone: (928) 776-2247 Facility: Community college Call this program
	Yond Institute of Learning	Goodyear	In-person	6 wk	Contact school
Address: 13250 W Van Buren, Goodyear, AZ 85338 Phone: N/A Facility: Technical college

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Fastest CNA programs in Arizona

Yavapai College in Prescott Valley lists one of Arizona’s shortest CNA courses at 3 weeks, and Moore Medical Training in Phoenix runs a 3-week schedule as well. A few other Phoenix-area schools compress training into a month or less. Fast still means clearing the full bar, though: 120 training hours, including 40 hours of clinical practice, and the same competency exam everyone sits for.

	Program	City	Length	Total Cost
	Eastern Arizona College – Thatcher Campus	Thatcher	40 hrs	Contact school
Address: 615 N Stadium Ave, Thatcher, AZ 85552 Phone: (928) 428-8396 Facility: Community college Call this program
	Yavapai College – Prescott	Prescott Valley	3 wk	$1,311
Address: 3800 N Glassford Hill Rd, Prescott Valley, AZ 86314 Phone: N/A Facility: Community college View this program →
	Moore Medical Training	Phoenix	3 wk	$1,400
Address: 4022 E Broadway Rd #110, Phoenix, AZ 85040 Phone: N/A Facility: Technical college
	Meadows of Northern Arizona CNA Training	Prescott	3 wk	Contact school
Address: 809B Gail Gardner Way, Prescott, AZ 86305 Phone: (928) 778-3570 Facility: Technical college Call this program
	Providence Training Institute	Glendale	120 hrs	$1,300
Address: 9189 N 59th Ave Suites 2&3, Glendale, AZ 85302 Phone: N/A Facility: Technical college
	Accord Healthcare Institute	Phoenix	120 hrs	$1,500
Address: 4141 South Herrera Way, Phoenix, AZ 85012 85017 Phone: (602) 714-3439 Facility: Technical college View this program → Call this program
	Elevation Academy School of Nursing	Mesa	120 hrs	$1,700
Address: 925 N Stapley Dr Suite D, Mesa, AZ 85203 Phone: N/A Facility: Technical college
	Arizona Medical Training Institute	Mesa	4 wk	$1,800
Address: 1530 N Country Club Dr #11, Mesa, AZ 85201 Phone: (480) 835-7679 Facility: Technical college Call this program

Schedules verified June 18, 2026, sourced from each program’s published calendar.

Is a 3-week CNA program in Arizona long enough?

Yavapai’s 3-week course and a 16-week community-college program both have to meet Arizona’s 120-hour requirement, including the 40 clinical hours, and both finish at the same competency exam. The fast option does not ask less of you; it asks for the same work on a tighter calendar.

That tighter calendar usually means full days, back to back, with little slack for a job or childcare while you train. The clinical rotations are the most demanding part, since you practice real skills on real patients under a supervising instructor. Three packed weeks of that suits some students and overwhelms others.

Be honest about your own schedule before you pick the shortest option. If you can clear three weeks with few other commitments, an accelerated Arizona course gets you to the exam sooner. If you are working or parenting through training, a longer program like Central Arizona College’s 8-week option in Coolidge can reach the same exam at a steadier pace.

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Online, hybrid, weekend & evening CNA programs in Arizona

Elevation Academy School of Nursing in Mesa and the Academy for Caregiving Excellence in Tucson both run hybrid CNA tracks, and other Arizona programs add evening and weekend schedules for students who work during the day. That flexibility is real, but it has a hard limit. Online-only is not offered in Arizona, because the state’s 40 required clinical hours have to happen in person, with real patients and an instructor watching your skills. So when you see “online CNA classes” advertised here, it means the coursework can be online, not the entire program.

	Program	City	Format	Length	Total Cost
	Moore Medical Training	Phoenix	In-person	3 wk	$1,400
Address: 4022 E Broadway Rd #110, Phoenix, AZ 85040 Phone: N/A Facility: Technical college
	Arizona Technical Training Institute	Phoenix	In-person	5 wk	$1,400
Address: 12633 N Cave Creek Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85022 Phone: N/A Facility: Technical college
	Central Arizona College – Signal Peak	Coolidge	In-person	8 wk	$1,422
Address: 8470 N Overfield Rd, Coolidge, AZ 85128 Phone: N/A Facility: Community college
	MedStar Academy	Peoria	In-person	6 wk	$1,530
Address: 13760 N 93rd Ave Suite 202, Peoria, AZ 85381 Phone: (623) 773-9000 Facility: Technical college Call this program
	Maricopa Career Institute	Phoenix	In-person	6 wk	$1,575
Address: 10231 N 35th Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85051 Phone: N/A Facility: Technical college
	Elevation Academy School of Nursing	Mesa	Hybrid	120 hrs	$1,700
Address: 925 N Stapley Dr Suite D, Mesa, AZ 85203 Phone: N/A Facility: Technical college
	Academy On-Demand – Phoenix	Mesa	Hybrid	Contact school	$1,795
Address: 1530 N Country Club Dr, Mesa, AZ 85201 Phone: N/A Facility: Technical college
	Academy for Caregiving Excellence	Tucson	Hybrid	Contact school	$1,795
Address: 4725 N 1st Ave, Tucson, AZ 85718 Phone: (520) 338-4402 Facility: Technical college Call this program

Format and schedule options verified June 18, 2026. Confirm current online, hybrid, evening, and weekend availability with each program.

Which flexible format is right for working adults?

In an Arizona hybrid program like Elevation Academy’s in Mesa, the online piece is the coursework: anatomy, infection control, patient rights, all the material behind the 75-question knowledge test. You can often work through that part online, which adds flexibility around the rest of your week. Academy for Caregiving Excellence in Tucson is set up much the same way.

The skills lab and the 40 clinical hours work differently. You cannot learn to safely transfer a patient or take accurate vitals from a video, so Arizona requires that hands-on training in person, supervised by an instructor. The competency exam itself includes 3 or 4 manual skill tasks you perform in front of an evaluator, which is exactly why those clinical hours can never move online.

So read “online CNA classes” in Arizona as online coursework plus required in-person labs and clinicals, never the whole program. The evening and weekend tracks at schools around Phoenix and Mesa offer a different kind of flexibility, keeping the whole program, lecture and clinical alike, on a set schedule you can plan around. It is worth asking each program exactly which hours meet in person and when, so the schedule you sign up for matches the one you can actually keep.

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Cheapest CNA programs in Arizona

Coconino Community College in Flagstaff lists the lowest named tuition in Arizona at $920, and Pima Community College’s Ironwood Ridge site in Oro Valley follows at $926. Paid tuition starts around an $800 floor and climbs to roughly $3,400 at the top of the range. Across the 37 Arizona programs with published pricing, you have real room to compare before you commit a dollar.

	Program	City	Length	Total Cost
	Coconino Community College	Flagstaff	16 wk	$920
Address: 2800 S Lone Tree Rd, Flagstaff, AZ 86005 Phone: (928) 526-7640 Facility: Community college Call this program
	Pima Community College – Ironwood Ridge HS	Oro Valley	5 wk	$926
Address: 2475 W Naranja Dr, Oro Valley, AZ 85742 Phone: N/A Facility: Community college
	Northland Pioneer College White Mountain	Show Low	Contact school	$1,072
Address: 1001 W Deuce of Clubs, Show Low, AZ 85901 Phone: N/A Facility: Community college
	Providence Training Institute	Glendale	120 hrs	$1,300
Address: 9189 N 59th Ave Suites 2&3, Glendale, AZ 85302 Phone: N/A Facility: Technical college
	Paradise Valley Community College	Phoenix	5 wk	$1,310
Address: 18401 N 32nd St, Phoenix, AZ 85032 Phone: N/A Facility: Community college
	Yavapai College – Prescott	Prescott Valley	3 wk	$1,311
Address: 3800 N Glassford Hill Rd, Prescott Valley, AZ 86314 Phone: N/A Facility: Community college View this program →
	Moore Medical Training	Phoenix	3 wk	$1,400
Address: 4022 E Broadway Rd #110, Phoenix, AZ 85040 Phone: N/A Facility: Technical college
	Arizona Technical Training Institute	Phoenix	5 wk	$1,400
Address: 12633 N Cave Creek Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85022 Phone: N/A Facility: Technical college

Costs verified June 18, 2026, sourced from each program’s published tuition materials.

Is the cheapest CNA program always the best value in Arizona?

Coconino’s $920 course and a $1,795 hybrid program in Tucson both end at the same Arizona Nurse Aide Competency Exam, and both lead to the same certification. The price gap usually buys schedule and setting, not a stronger credential.

Arizona’s lower-cost seats cluster at community colleges, and those often run on a fixed academic calendar. Coconino’s course is listed at 16 weeks. If you need to start next month instead of next semester, a low sticker price can cost you weeks of waiting for the next intake.

Look past tuition to the full bill. Ask each Arizona program whether the $130 exam fee, scrubs, a physical, and your background check are included or added on top. Two programs with the same headline price can land in very different places once those line items are counted.

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Cost in Arizona runs all the way down to $0: 7 of the state’s 101 approved programs are fully funded through government or scholarship support rather than tuition. They are a small slice of the market, and they carry their own eligibility rules, so a free seat is worth chasing only if you actually qualify for one.

Free programs you can enroll in directly

	Program	City	Length	Total Cost
	Pima County JTED – Camino Seco	Tucson	12 mo	Free
Address: 8727 E 22nd St, Tucson, AZ 85710 Phone: N/A Facility: High school
	West-Mec	Surprise	12 mo	Free
Address: 13201 W Grand Ave, Surprise, AZ 85374 Phone: N/A Facility: Technical college
	Willow Canyon High School	Surprise	12 mo	Free
Address: 17901 W Lunberg St, Surprise, AZ 85388 Phone: N/A Facility: High school
	Metro Tech High School	Phoenix	Contact school	Free
Address: 1900 W Thomas Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85015 Phone: N/A Facility: High school
	Moon Valley High School	Phoenix	Contact school	Free
Address: 3625 W Cactus Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85029 Phone: N/A Facility: High school

One funded seat rarely covers everything. Even when an Arizona program waives tuition, confirm whether the $130 exam fee, scrubs, and your background check are included or still yours to pay. The state’s $0 registry placement fee helps, but those program extras are where a “free” course can still cost you.

What’s the catch with free CNA training in Arizona?

Arizona reports zero employer-sponsored CNA programs, so the 7 free seats here come from government or scholarship funding, not from a facility paying your way in exchange for a work commitment. That matters because it shapes where to look: career-and-technical and school-linked programs rather than employer hiring pipelines.

Most funded seats carry eligibility rules. Some are built for students still in the K-12 or CTE system; others have their own eligibility rules, so check each program. If you fit the profile a given program is funded to serve, $0 tuition is real and worth pursuing first. If you do not, the paid options are still affordable: Coconino’s $920 course sits near the bottom of a range that tops out around $3,400.

Read every condition before you enroll. A funded Arizona program may limit who can apply, cap its seats, or run only on a set calendar, so confirm you qualify before you count on it. And remember that tuition is only part of the cost. The Arizona Nurse Aide Registry charges $0 for CNA placement and renewal, so the fees you are actually weighing are the $130 exam and any program extras like scrubs or a background check, not the certification itself.

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CNA salary in Arizona

BLS wage data for Arizona and its top 3 metros.

Arizona CNAs earn a median of $21.53 an hour, about $44,780 a year, according to BLS OEWS data. That runs 6.5% above the national median of $20.21 and puts Arizona at #19 of 50 states for CNA pay, squarely in the middle of the pack. The range is wide: the 10th percentile starts near $17.84 an hour, while the 90th percentile reaches $27.80.

Entry-level (10th)

$17.84/hr

$37,107/yr

Median (50th)

$21.53/hr

$44,780/yr

Top end (90th)

$27.80/hr

$57,824/yr

Pay by setting in Arizona

Setting	Median hourly	Notes
Hospitals	$22.61/hr	Estimated from the state wage distribution
Skilled nursing / SNF	$21.53/hr	Estimated
Assisted living / residential	$20.02/hr	Estimated

Setting figures are estimated from the verified Arizona wage distribution (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS (Nursing Assistants, 31-1131), Arizona, May 2025); actual pay varies by employer.

Where you work in Arizona moves the number as much as the percentile does. Hospitals post the highest median in the state at $22.61 an hour, skilled-nursing facilities sit at $21.53, and assisted-living or residential settings at $20.02. That is about a $2.59 spread per hour between the top and bottom setting, all from the same certification. Read alongside the percentile range, that means two Arizona CNAs with the same credential can be paid quite differently depending on setting, shift, and metro. The 10th-to-90th span of $17.84 to $27.80 is the realistic envelope, and the by-setting medians show where within it different workplaces tend to land.

Sources: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (May 2025), occupation 31-1131. Cost-of-living differential: Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (2024).

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What makes CNA training in Arizona different

State-specific context (hours, exam vendor, and funding density) now that you’ve seen the options.

TRAINING HOURS

120 hours required

Arizona requires 120 training hours, including 40 clinical, which is 1.6x the federal floor of 75.

EXAM VENDOR

D&S Diversified / Headmaster

A 75-question knowledge test plus 3 or 4 manual skill tasks, $130 total.

PROGRAM COUNT

101 programs, 45 cities

Ranks #26 of 50 by program count, led by Phoenix with 15 and Mesa with 12.

Above-floor training hours

Pay above national median

Wide program choice

120 hours, well above the federal floor

Arizona sets its CNA minimum at 120 training hours, including 40 clinical hours. That is 1.6 times the 75-hour federal floor for training and 2.5 times the 16-hour federal clinical minimum set under OBRA '87 (42 CFR 483.152). The extra time means a longer course than the federal baseline, but you finish with more supervised clinical practice behind you before you sit for the exam.

D&S Diversified runs Arizona's competency exam

Arizona tests through D&S Diversified Technologies (Headmaster), not Prometric or Credentia. The Arizona Nurse Aide Competency Exam costs $130 and pairs a 75-question knowledge test with 3 or 4 manual skill tasks you perform for an evaluator. You schedule it after completing your 120 hours. The vendor matters because practice materials and skill checklists are specific to D&S.

Pay sits above the national median

Arizona's CNA median of $21.53 an hour runs 6.5% above the national median of $20.21, which ranks the state #19 of 50 for pay. Setting drives the spread: hospitals report a median of $22.61, skilled nursing $21.53, and assisted living $20.02. With 101 programs across 45 cities, you get both choice in where to train and a clear picture of how pay varies across Arizona workplaces.

Bottom line for Arizona students

Arizona asks for more training hours than the federal floor and pays above the national median, with 101 programs across 45 cities giving you real choice in how and where you certify.

CNA classes by city in Arizona

Phoenix leads Arizona with 15 CNA programs, followed by Mesa with 12 and Tucson with 7. Yuma adds 5 and Glendale 4, while smaller hubs like Douglas, Kingman, Scottsdale, and Flagstaff round out the 45 cities with at least one program.

Top 10 Arizona metros by program count

Phoenix15 programs
Mesa12 programs
Tucson7 programs
Yuma5 programs
Glendale4 programs
Douglas3 programs
Queen Creek3 programs
Kingman3 programs
Scottsdale3 programs
Flagstaff2 programs

Arizona Nurse Aide Registry: contacts & reference

Certification in Arizona is handled by the Arizona Nurse Aide Registry, part of the Arizona State Board of Nursing. The contact details and application portal are below.

Managing agency	Arizona State Board of Nursing
Phone	(602) 771-7800
Website	azbn.gov
Typical processing	N/A
Renewal window	Every 24 months; At least 8 paid hours as a nurse aide
Fee structure	CNA initial placement and renewal $0; LNA initial license $50 and renewal $50; CNA/LNA endorsement $50

Always verify with the registry directly before enrolling. Approved-program lists update periodically.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about earning and keeping your Arizona CNA certification, answered with the state’s current rules. For anything specific to your situation, the Arizona Nurse Aide Registry has the final word.

Does Arizona have CNA reciprocity?

Yes, with conditions. Arizona accepts CNA certification from other states, and you apply to transfer it through the Arizona Nurse Aide Registry rather than retraining from scratch. The specific conditions depend on your situation, so confirm exactly what applies to you with the Arizona Nurse Aide Registry before you relocate.

How do I transfer my out-of-state CNA license to Arizona?

You transfer by endorsement through the Arizona Nurse Aide Registry instead of retaking the Arizona Nurse Aide Competency Exam, and the CNA endorsement fee is $50. The exact documents and eligibility checks vary by case, so start the application with the Arizona State Board of Nursing before your move and confirm the current requirements with the registry, since you cannot work as a CNA in Arizona until you appear on it.

How much is the CNA exam in Arizona?

The Arizona Nurse Aide Competency Exam costs $130 total. It is administered by D&S Diversified Technologies (Headmaster) and combines a 75-question knowledge test with 3 or 4 manual skill tasks performed for an evaluator. Some Arizona programs fold the exam fee into tuition while others charge it separately, so ask your program which applies before you enroll.

What can stop you from getting your CNA license in Arizona?

The clearest blockers are not completing Arizona’s 120 required training hours or not passing the Arizona Nurse Aide Competency Exam, since both are required before you can be placed on the registry. Eligibility specifics are set by the Arizona Nurse Aide Registry, so confirm your situation with them directly. For a definite answer on your situation, contact the Arizona Nurse Aide Registry through the Arizona State Board of Nursing.

Can you have a background and still be a CNA in Arizona?

Often, yes. Whether a prior record affects CNA certification in Arizona is decided by the Arizona Nurse Aide Registry, so confirm your specific situation with them rather than relying on a general rule. Arizona does not publish a single list that covers every situation, so the safest step is to contact the Arizona State Board of Nursing and confirm your standing before you pay for a program.

Can I renew my Arizona CNA license online?

Arizona CNA certification renews every 24 months, and there is no renewal fee for CNAs. To be eligible, you must have worked at least 8 paid hours as a nurse aide during the cycle. Renewal is processed through the Arizona Nurse Aide Registry and the Arizona State Board of Nursing, so check azbn.gov for the current method and steps before your expiration date.

Can I still work as a CNA in Arizona if my certification expires?

Arizona certification renews every 24 months, and staying eligible requires at least 8 paid hours of nurse-aide work during the cycle. Whether you can keep working after an expiration, and how to get reinstated, depends on Arizona’s specific lapse rules, which the Arizona Nurse Aide Registry administers. If your certification is close to expiring or has already lapsed, contact the Arizona State Board of Nursing for the exact rules that apply to you.

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Your Arizona CNA path

Key numbers before you compare programs

Start with what matters most to you.

See programs near you

Still comparing? Let us narrow the list.

Is a 3-week CNA program in Arizona long enough?

See CNA training options near you

Which flexible format is right for working adults?

Looking for CNA training around your schedule?

Is the cheapest CNA program always the best value in Arizona?

Looking for affordable training?

Free programs you can enroll in directly

What’s the catch with free CNA training in Arizona?

Pay by setting in Arizona

Ready to start earning Arizona CNA wages?

What makes CNA training in Arizona different

120 hours, well above the federal floor

D&S Diversified runs Arizona's competency exam

Pay sits above the national median

Bottom line for Arizona students

Top 10 Arizona metros by program count

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CNA salary in Arizona

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