Credential(s) Offered
Industry certification, Government license, Measurable Skill Gain Leading to a Credential
Method of Delivery
Hybrid or blended
When offered
Other
Instructional Program (CIP)
Description
CNA Advanced Placement Program
Program Synopsis / Description
Course Objective
The objective of the Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Advanced Placement Program is to assist experienced healthcare workers in obtaining Arizona Nursing Assistant certification through an accelerated training pathway that recognizes prior healthcare experience and competency.
This program allows qualified healthcare professionals to demonstrate their existing knowledge and clinical skills while completing the required competency validation, clinical training, and state examination necessary to obtain CNA certification.
Eligibility Requirements
Healthcare workers with at least one year of documented paid direct care experience may qualify for the CNA Advanced Placement program.
Examples of qualifying experience include:
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Assisted Living Certified Caregivers
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Patient Care Technicians
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Medical Assistants
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Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs)
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Nursing students who have successfully completed at least one semester of a nursing program
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Other healthcare professionals with verifiable direct patient care experience
Applicants must also pass an Advanced Placement Admissions Exam demonstrating proficiency in foundational healthcare knowledge and patient care concepts.
Program Description
The CNA Advanced Placement program allows qualified healthcare workers to obtain Certified Nursing Assistant certification through a reduced-hours training program.
This program is self-paced, allowing students to progress through coursework independently while demonstrating competency in required knowledge and skills.
Students must successfully complete the following components:
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Four (4) knowledge module quizzes
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Skills competency demonstrations
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Sixteen (16) hours of supervised clinical training
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Final written and skills examinations
Upon successful completion of all program requirements, students will be eligible to sit for the Arizona State Board of Nursing CNA examination.
Competencies to be Achieved
Upon successful completion of the program and passing the state examination, students will obtain the credential of:
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
After passing the state examination, students may apply for their Arizona CNA number.
Students who wish to obtain Licensed Nursing Assistant (LNA) status may submit a separate application to the Arizona State Board of Nursing, which includes:
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Submission of fingerprint clearance documentation
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Completion of the LNA application
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Payment of the applicable state fee
Total Cost of Program
Total Program Cost: $1,915
The total program cost includes tuition and required program fees necessary for completion of the CNA Advanced Placement Program.
Cost Breakdown
Cost Item
Amount
Tuition
$1,250
Books & Training Materials
Included
Scrub Uniform (1 set)
Included
Student Premium Equipment Kit (BP cuff, stethoscope, gait belt, watch)
$100
Administration & Technology Fee
$250
Drug Testing
$40
Health Screening (Required by Arizona Board of Nursing)
$60
American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
$85
Arizona State CNA Examination
$130
Total Program Cost
$1,915
Additional Costs Not Included
Students may incur the following additional costs depending on individual circumstances:
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TB Test (required prior to clinical rotation)
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Fingerprint clearance card if applying for Licensed Nursing Assistant (LNA)
Students who already possess a current American Heart Association Basic Life Support certification may not be required to repeat this requirement.
Required Textbooks
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Hartman Nursing Assisting: The Basics – Textbook
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Hartman Nursing Assisting: The Basics – Workbook
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D&S Diversified Technologies Candidate Handbook
WIOA Contact for Enrollment Status / Credential Verification
Karla Toledo
Academy On-Demand
Email: Karla@academyon-demand.com
Phone: 520-614-6020
Program Website
https://www.academyon-demand.com/AP
Refund Policy
Refunds will be issued within 30 days of:
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The date of student notification of withdrawal,
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The date of school determination of withdrawal due to attendance or other catalog criteria, or
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The date the student was scheduled to return from an approved Leave of Absence (LOA) but did not return.
Refund policies are administered in accordance with the Academy On-Demand student catalog.
Credential Information
Industry Recognized
Yes
The Certified Nursing Assistant credential is widely recognized within the healthcare industry and required for employment in many healthcare settings.
Stackable Credential
Yes
The CNA credential is part of a healthcare career pathway that may lead to advancement into:
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Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
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Registered Nurse (RN)
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Other healthcare professions
Career Pathway
Healthcare / Nursing
Portable Credential
Yes
The CNA credential is recognized across healthcare settings including:
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Hospitals
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Assisted living communities
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Skilled nursing facilities
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Home health agencies
Certification reciprocity may be available in other states depending on individual state regulations.
Accredited Curriculum
No
The curriculum follows the Arizona State Board of Nursing CNA training program requirements, but the course itself is not accredited by a separate accrediting body.
Credential Attainment Rate
82%
Details
Program Length (Weeks)
8
Hours
40
Entrance Requirements
Combination of Education and Course(s)
School
WIOA Approved Program
Yes
Curriculum Competency Based
AZ State Board of Nursing / Hartman NA Care
Training Location(s)
333 W Fort Lowell Road Suite 220
Local WIB
6 - ARIZONA@WORK - Pima
Name of Credential
Industry certification
Type of financial aid offered or have access to
None
Refund Policy
None once course has begun
Is the proposed curriculum currently certified by an accrediting agency or similar national standardization program?
Yes - AZ State Board of Nursing
Is this proposed curriculum considered a nontraditional program of training services for women?
No
Is this proposed curriculum considered a nontraditional program of training services for men?
No
Cost Items
Testing/Exam Fees
$130.00 AZ Nursing Assistant state exam
In-State Tuition
$1,250.00 Includes tuition, books and supplies, scrub uniforms.
Other Fees
$185.00 American Heart Association Basic Life support $60 Drug screening and Health screening $100
Out-of-State/District Tuition
$1,250.00
Registration Fee
$250.00 Administration and technology fee
Supplies/Materials/Hand Tools (not included in tuition)
$100.00 Student Equipment Kit (Sphygmomanometer BP cuff, Stethoscope, Gait belt, Watch)
Total In-State Program Cost
$1,915.00
Total Out-of-State Program Cost
$1,915.00
