In order to be certified in Arizona there are a few requirements that the Arizona Nurse Aide Registry requires. The registry requires that the CNA student has at a minimum of 120 hours of CNA training in a specified Arizona CNA Training Program. There is no set age limit for CNA students in Arizona, and there are several comprehensive programs that allow high schools students to enroll for nurse aide training.. Arizona’s population has been growing rapidly since 1999, and the more a population grows the more CNA’s are required to take care of those individuals.
Nursing Aides who are applying for CNA certification will also be required to go through a criminal background check and fingerprint live scan procedure. This helps the state protect their elderly frompeople of low values that may seek to harm or abuse them. You will also need to be in good physical health and carry no contagious diseases. A thorough physical examination, blood tests, and a two-part tuberculosis evaluation will be required before you undergo any clinical training in a medical setting.
When you arrive to take your certification exam, make sure to bring along your photo ID, fingerprint cards, a copy of your training school certificate, and extra #2 pencils. Dress comfortably, as you will be at the testing center for a few hours. The exam is in two parts, and you will first display five of your nurse aide practical skills before a registered nurse. If successfully completed, you will move on the take the multiple choice portion of the test which is usually 50-60 question in length. If you pass, your name will be added to the Arizona Nurse Aide Registry.
The average CNA salary in Arizona is between $16,900 and $31,500, and your wages are likely to increase with experience and additional skills or certifications that you may acquire during your career. Job opportunities are expected to be on the rise over the next decade, so now is a great time to get started with training as a nurse aid in Arizona.
For more Information regarding CNA certification in Arizona contact:
Arizona Nurse Aide Registry
4747 North 7th Street
Suite 200
Phoenix, Arizona 85014
Phone: (602) 889-5150
