The Nelson Academy offers a 120-hour program for certified nursing assistants. The course is approved by the Arizona State Board of Nursing and prepares students to meet all state certification and licensing regulations. Nelson Academy has three different schedules so that students can pick to one which best fits their needs. Prospective CNAs can complete a full-time, weekday course in four weeks, or take an evening course which can be finished in six weeks. The academy also offers weekend-only classes which are completed in eight weeks. The program requires students complete clinical hours as well, which can also be scheduled for days, evenings or weekends. Tuition can be paid in installments, in advance or "when you can", as long as the amount is paid in full before graduation.
Nelson Academy
10451 W. Palmeras Drive, Suite 210
Sun City, AZ 85373
623-242-6737
thenelsonacademy.com
Providence Training Institute (PTI) offers a certificate course for certified nursing assistants. Students learn preventative health care, measuring patient intake and output, working as part of health care team and patient care. All students must also take part in a externship, scheduled at local assisted living facilities and nursing homes. Tuition includes all textbooks, workbooks and DVDs, medical equipment, cardiopulmonary resuscitation certification, scrubs, fingerprint clearance and a tuberculosis skin test.
Providence Training Institute
4810 N. Black Canyon Highway, #101
Phoenix, AZ 85017
866-245-2953
ptihealthcollege.com
MedStar Academy offers day, evening and weekend CNA classes. Tuition includes uniform, CPR certification, books, instruction and state exam fees. The program lasts 120 hours and includes clinical experience. To be admitted to the program, students must have an interview with an admissions director, submit a drug test, pass a criminal background check, pass a tuberculosis test and provide a completed medical form from the their primary physician regarding their overall health.
MedStar Academy
Copper Sky Professional Plaza
8282 West Cactus Road, Suite E-144
Peoria, AZ 85381
623-773-9000
medstarcnaschool.com