| CNA Information for Arizona | | | | atleast 160 hours within the past 2 years. |
| Arizona provides many CNA employment | | | | - You must have no felony convictions. |
| opportunities. To work legally as a CNA in Arizona, you | | | | (3) Enclose documentation of citizenship or nationality |
| must meet the necessary requirements of the state. | | | | for licensure and renewal fee. |
| These requirements are implemented in accordance | | | | (4) Completed form with required documents and fees |
| of the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1987. The | | | | must be mailed (No Fax) to the address indicated in |
| Arizona State Board of Nursing carries out these laws | | | | the form. |
| to qualify applicants wishing to work at a CNA. | | | | To renew Expired CNA Certification in Arizona: |
| Requirements to work as a CNA in Arizona | | | | (1) Obtain Renewal Form and CNA Lapsed/Expired |
| - Successful completion of state - approved training | | | | Certificate Questionnaire by contacting AZ Nurse Aide |
| - Pass both written and skill CNA State Exam | | | | Registry or visiting State Registry's website. |
| - Applicants must submit fingerprint cards. Licenses | | | | (2) Requirements for renewing expired certificate are: |
| certificates and temporary permits will not be issued | | | | - You must have worked nursing assistant duties at |
| without the results of a state and federal background | | | | least 160 hours within the past 2 years. |
| check | | | | - You must have no felony convictions. |
| Salary Average for Certified Nursing Assistant in | | | | (3) Enclose the following: |
| Arizona | | | | - Documentation of citizenship or nationality for |
| - Between $17,200 and $30,600 | | | | licensure |
| - $12.07 per hour typically (Hourly rate will increase by | | | | - Renewal fee |
| experience) | | | | - CNA Lapsed/Expired Certificate Questionnaire Form. |
| Training program criteria in Arizona | | | | (4) Completed form with required documents and fees |
| To become a CNA in Arizona, completion of a 120 | | | | must be mailed (No Fax) to the address indicated in |
| hour Arizona State Board of Nursing approved nursing | | | | the form. |
| assistant program is required for the state exam. | | | | Applying for Reciprocity in Arizona |
| Some state - approved training programs may differ | | | | If an approved CNA moves to Arizona from another |
| when it comes to number of hours in classroom and | | | | state, the applicant must contact the Arizona Nurse |
| practical training. | | | | Aide Registry to obtain a transfer/reciprocity form. |
| Renewing Certification in the State of Arizona | | | | Completed form with required information, |
| To renew CNA Certification in Arizona: | | | | documentations and fees must be submitted by mail. |
| (1) A pre-printed recertification form will be mailed out | | | | These requirements are |
| to the CNA 2-3 months prior to your expiration date. If | | | | (1) proof that he or she is listed as active on nursing |
| you still do not receive any notice, you may obtain | | | | assistant activity and |
| renewal form by contacting Arizona Nurse Aide | | | | (2) proof that he or she is currently working as CNA |
| Registry or visiting State Registry's website. | | | | or completed the state training program and passed |
| (2) Requirements for recertification are: | | | | the CNA state exam. |
| - You must have worked nursing assistant duties | | | | |