CNA Classes in Tucson, AZ: 6 State-Approved Programs
Tucson has 6 CNA training programs on Arizona's approved list. Arizona requires 120 hours of training, 40 of them clinical. Typical CNA pay in the Tucson area is $42,560 a year, 5% below the Arizona figure, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
CNA programs in Tucson
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 - Tucson | 333 W. Fort Lowell Rd, 85705 | CNA-Independent | — |
| Pima Community College - West | 2202 W. Anklam Rd, 85709 | CNA-CommunityCollege | — |
| Pima County JTED – Bridges | 3300 South Park Avenue, 85713 | CNA-High School | — |
| Pima County JTED - Camino Seco | 8727 East 22nd Street, 85710 | CNA-High School | — |
| Pima County JTED - Master Pieces | 2855 West Master Pieces Drive, 85741 | CNA-High School | — |
| Villa Maria Health and Recovery | 4310 E. Grant Road, 85712 | CNA-NursingFacility | — |
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 Tucson
CMS lists 21 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing homes in Tucson, each with its reported nurse aide staffing, staff turnover, and inspection record. Compare the nursing homes in Tucson.
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 Tucson
BLS OES May 2025, typical (median) annual pay for nursing assistants · CNA salary in Tucson
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)
- Mesa (9)
- 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 Tucson
- How many CNA classes are in Tucson, AZ?
- Arizona's approved nurse aide training list names 6 CNA programs in Tucson. Each is listed on this page with its address.
- How much do CNAs make in Tucson?
- Typical CNA pay in the Tucson area is $42,560 a year, or $20.46 an hour, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025). The Arizona figure is $44,780.
- How long is CNA training in Tucson?
- Programs in Tucson 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 Tucson?
- 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 21 nursing homes in Tucson.