CNA Classes in Mesa, AZ: 9 State-Approved Programs
Mesa has 9 CNA training programs on Arizona's approved list. Arizona requires 120 hours of training, 40 of them clinical. Typical CNA pay in the Mesa area is $45,290 a year, about the same as the Arizona figure, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
CNA programs in Mesa
Each program below appears on Arizona's official approved list. 1 of them is run by a nursing facility or care center, judging by the listed type or program name. Confirm current approval, start dates, and cost with the program before enrolling.
| Program | Address | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Academy On-Demand - Phoenix | 1530 N Country Club DR, 85201 | CNA-Independent | — |
| ALA Applied Tech | 7729 E. Pecos Road, 85212 | CNA-High School | — |
| Eastmark High School | 9560 East Ray Road, 85212 | CNA-High School | — |
| East Valley Institute of TechnologyEVIT East | 6625 S. Power Rd, 85212 | CNA-High School | — |
| East Valley Institute of TechnologyEVIT - Red Mountain High School | 7301 E Brown Rd, 85201 | CNA-Independent | — |
| East Valley Institute of TechnologyMAIN | 1601 W. Main St, 85201 | CNA-High School | — |
| Mesa Community College - RedMountain Campus | 7110 E. McKellips Rd, 85207 | CNA-CommunityCollege | — |
| Montecito Post-Acute and Rehabilitation | 51 S. 48th Street, 85206 | CNA-NursingFacility | — |
| Pima Medical Institute | 2160 South Power Road, 85209 | CNA-Independent | — |
Programs: Arizona approved nurse aide training program list, mirrored September 2026. Pay: BLS OES May 2025. Programs open and close during the year; confirm current approval with the program or the state list before enrolling.
Where CNAs work in Mesa
CMS lists 11 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing homes in Mesa, each with its reported nurse aide staffing, staff turnover, and inspection record. Compare the nursing homes in Mesa.
Under federal rule 42 CFR 483.152(c), a nurse aide who is employed by, or has a job offer from, a nursing facility on the day training begins cannot be charged for any part of the training and competency evaluation program, including textbooks. An aide who is hired by a facility within 12 months of completing a program is entitled to reimbursement of the cost, which the state must provide for on a pro rata basis while the aide works as a nurse aide.
CNA pay in Mesa
BLS OES May 2025, typical (median) annual pay for nursing assistants · CNA salary in Mesa
After training: exam and registry
Graduates take Arizona's competency exam, a written or oral test and a skills test, and are then listed on the Arizona CNA Registry. Employers check that listing before hiring. How the Arizona registry works.
CNA classes in other Arizona cities
- Phoenix (11)
- Tucson (6)
- Kingman (5)
- Douglas (3)
- Queen Creek (3)
- Sierra Vista (3)
- Yuma (3)
- Ayuma (2)
- Bullhead City (2)
- Glendale (2)
- Globe (2)
- Parker (2)
Questions about CNA classes in Mesa
- How many CNA classes are in Mesa, AZ?
- Arizona's approved nurse aide training list names 9 CNA programs in Mesa. Each is listed on this page with its address.
- How much do CNAs make in Mesa?
- Typical CNA pay in the Mesa area is $45,290 a year, or $21.77 an hour, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025). The Arizona figure is $44,780.
- How long is CNA training in Mesa?
- Programs in Mesa follow Arizona's requirement of 120 training hours, including 40 clinical hours. The federal minimum is 75 hours.
- Can I get free CNA training in Mesa?
- Under federal rule 42 CFR 483.152(c), a nurse aide who is employed by, or has a job offer from, a nursing facility on the day training begins cannot be charged for any part of the training and competency evaluation program, including textbooks. An aide who is hired by a facility within 12 months of completing a program is entitled to reimbursement of the cost, which the state must provide for on a pro rata basis while the aide works as a nurse aide. CMS lists 11 nursing homes in Mesa.