Question 1

Arizona CNA Certification Overview

Accepted Answer

To become a Certified Nurse Aide in Arizona, you must complete a state-approved CNA training program and pass the Arizona Nurse Aide Competency Evaluation administered by Prometric on behalf of the Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS).

Arizona requires a minimum of 75 hours of CNA training, including at least 16 hours of hands-on clinical practice in a long-term care setting. Most state-approved programs meet or exceed this requirement.

The exam has two parts:
• A written (or oral) kno

Question 2

Arizona CNA Written Exam — What Is Tested

Accepted Answer

The Arizona written exam follows the NNAAP format used across most U.S. states. All 70 questions come from six content areas:

• Physical Care Skills (45%) — bathing, grooming, feeding, transfers, positioning, catheter care, elimination
• Safety & Emergency Procedures (14%) — fall prevention, RACE fire protocol, Heimlich maneuver, seizure response
• Infection Control (14%) — handwashing, PPE order, standard and transmission-based precautions
• Resident Rights (11%) — OBRA regulations, right to r

Question 3

Arizona Prometric Testing Locations

Accepted Answer

The Arizona CNA written exam is administered at Prometric testing centers throughout the state:

• Phoenix (multiple locations)
• Tucson
• Mesa
• Chandler
• Scottsdale
• Glendale
• Gilbert
• Tempe
• Peoria
• Yuma

To find the nearest Prometric testing center and available dates, visit prometric.com and search for Arizona nurse aide. Your training program issues your authorization to test upon program completion. Phoenix and Tucson testing slots fill quickly — register as soon as you receive your

Question 4

Arizona CNA Skills Test — What to Expect

Accepted Answer

The clinical skills evaluation is held at a Prometric skills testing site. You will demonstrate 5 randomly selected skills in front of a trained evaluator who uses a standardized checklist.

Handwashing is evaluated with every skill — perform it correctly at the start and end of each demonstration. In Arizona, evaluators pay close attention to hand hygiene and perineal care technique, as these are the most common failure points.

Commonly tested skills in Arizona include:
• Handwashing
• Measuri

Question 5

How to Prepare for the Arizona CNA Exam

Accepted Answer

Arizona's first-attempt written exam pass rate is approximately 70–75%. Structured practice testing is the most reliable preparation strategy.

Recommended study plan:

1. Take a diagnostic 70-question practice test before opening any study materials. Your topic scores will tell you exactly where to start.

2. Prioritize Physical Care Skills first — 45% of the exam. Focus on bathing sequence, gait belt use during transfers, and catheter care direction.

3. Study Infection Control next — PPE donn

Question 6

After You Pass — Arizona Nurse Aide Registry

Accepted Answer

After passing both exam parts, your name is added to the Arizona Nurse Aide Registry maintained by ADHS. Arizona employers must verify registry status before hiring nurse aides in licensed facilities.

Your Arizona CNA certification is valid for 24 months. To maintain active status, you must work as a nurse aide for at least 8 hours for pay during each renewal period. Inactive certifications require retaking the full competency exam.

You can verify your Arizona nurse aide registry status throug

Free CNA Practice Test Arizona — NNAAP Exam Prep Guide

Arizona CNA Certification Overview

Arizona CNA Written Exam — What Is Tested

Arizona Prometric Testing Locations

Arizona CNA Skills Test — What to Expect

How to Prepare for the Arizona CNA Exam

After You Pass — Arizona Nurse Aide Registry

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