CNA Classes in Yuma, AZ: 3 State-Approved Programs
Yuma has 3 CNA training programs on Arizona's approved list. Arizona requires 120 hours of training, 40 of them clinical. Typical CNA pay in the Yuma area is $37,860 a year, 15% below the Arizona figure, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
CNA programs in Yuma
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cibola High School -Yuma Unified School District | 4100 W. 20th Street, 85364 | CNA-High School | — |
| Gila Ridge High School | 7150 E. 24th St, 85364 | CNA-High School | — |
| Onvida Health Foothills Medical PlazaEducation Center | 11351 S. Frontage Road, 85367 | CNA-CommunityCollege | — |
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 Yuma
CMS lists 6 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing homes in Yuma, each with its reported nurse aide staffing, staff turnover, and inspection record. Compare the nursing homes in Yuma.
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 Yuma
BLS OES May 2025, typical (median) annual pay for nursing assistants · CNA salary in Yuma
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)
- Tucson (6)
- Kingman (5)
- Douglas (3)
- Queen Creek (3)
- Sierra Vista (3)
- Ayuma (2)
- Bullhead City (2)
- Glendale (2)
- Globe (2)
- Parker (2)
Questions about CNA classes in Yuma
- How many CNA classes are in Yuma, AZ?
- Arizona's approved nurse aide training list names 3 CNA programs in Yuma. Each is listed on this page with its address.
- How much do CNAs make in Yuma?
- Typical CNA pay in the Yuma area is $37,860 a year, or $18.20 an hour, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025). The Arizona figure is $44,780.
- How long is CNA training in Yuma?
- Programs in Yuma 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 Yuma?
- 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 6 nursing homes in Yuma.