CNA Classes in Phoenix, AZ: 11 State-Approved Programs
Phoenix has 11 CNA training programs on Arizona's approved list. Arizona requires 120 hours of training, 40 of them clinical. Typical CNA pay in the Phoenix area is $45,290 a year, about the same as the Arizona figure, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
CNA programs in Phoenix
Each program below appears on Arizona's official approved list. Confirm current approval, start dates, and cost with the program before enrolling.
| Program | Address | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona Technical Training Institute | 12633 N. Cave Creek Road, 85022 | CNA-Independent | — |
| Gateway Community College | 40thStreet 108 N. 40th St, 85034 | CNA-CommunityCollege | — |
| Gateway Community College | 18thStreet555 N. 18th Street, 85006 | CNA-CommunityCollege | — |
| Haven Health of Phoenix | 4202 North 20th Avenue, 85015 | CNA-NursingFacility | — |
| Maricopa Career Institute | 10231 N. 35th Avenue, 85051 | CNA-Independent | — |
| Metro Tech High School | 1900 W. Thomas Road, 85015 | CNA-High School | — |
| Moon Valley High School ApprovedConsent for ProbationConsent for Decree ofCensure | 3625 W. Cactus Road, 85029 | CNA-High School | — |
| Neema International Medical Institute | 921 West Camelback Road, 85013 | CNA-Independent | — |
| Paradise Valley Community College | 18401 North 32nd Street, 85032 | CNA-CommunityCollege | — |
| Paradise Valley High School | 3950 East Bell Road, 85032 | CNA-High School | — |
| Resilient Healthcare Academy | 10000 North 31st Avenue, 85051 | 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 Phoenix
CMS lists 23 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing homes in Phoenix, each with its reported nurse aide staffing, staff turnover, and inspection record. Compare the nursing homes in Phoenix.
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 Phoenix
BLS OES May 2025, typical (median) annual pay for nursing assistants · CNA salary in Phoenix
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
- Mesa (9)
- 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 Phoenix
- How many CNA classes are in Phoenix, AZ?
- Arizona's approved nurse aide training list names 11 CNA programs in Phoenix. Each is listed on this page with its address.
- How much do CNAs make in Phoenix?
- Typical CNA pay in the Phoenix 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 Phoenix?
- Programs in Phoenix 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 Phoenix?
- 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 23 nursing homes in Phoenix.