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Arizona Certified Nursing Assistant Competency Exam

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Arizona CNA License: Complete Roadmap

Follow this path to organize your licensing and exam preparation

1

Complete AZBN-Approved Training Program

Enroll in and complete an Arizona State Board of Nursing-approved CNA training program (minimum 75 hours per OBRA). Clinical experience is mandatory before sitting for the exam.

0
hours
2

Personal Care & Basic Nursing SkillsYou are here

Master the two largest exam sections (24% combined): bathing, dressing, perineal care, grooming, vital signs, ROM exercises, transfers, nutrition, and intake/output monitoring.

30
hours
3

Infection Control & Safety

Study hand hygiene technique, PPE donning/doffing, isolation categories, fall prevention, fire safety (RACE/PASS), body mechanics, and restraint alternatives (20% combined).

25
hours
4

Communication, Roles & Arizona Regulations

Learn therapeutic communication, documentation rules, AZBN scope of practice, CNA vs. LNA distinction, mandatory reporting requirements, and HIPAA compliance (18% combined).

20
hours
5

Practice Tests & Skills Preparation

Complete full 75-question practice exams (target 80%+ before testing). Practice all clinical skills — remember bolded steps are weighted higher and missing one fails that task.

25
hours
Estimated total study time
100 hours
That's about 10 weeks at 10 hours/week

Can You Take the Arizona CNA Exam?

Check if you meet the basic eligibility requirements

Age
18 years or older
Education
Complete an AZBN-approved CNA training program (minimum 75 hours per federal OBRA requirements)
Background Check
Required for LNA; background review may occur for CNA registry
Fingerprinting
Required only for LNA (Licensed Nurse Aide) — not required for basic CNA certification
Additional Requirements
  • Must provide proof of legal presence (citizenship documents) for CNA Registry listing
  • Felony bar: must wait 3 years after absolute discharge of sentence before applying
  • Name on government ID must EXACTLY match name in AZBN database (entered by training program)
  • After passing exam, apply online at azbn.gov to be placed on the CNA Registry
  • LNA applicants must also submit fingerprints and pay additional AZBN fees

Arizona CNA Quick Facts

Time to Get Licensed

4-12 weeks after program completion (typical study period)

From start to license in hand

Exam Provider

D&SDT-Headmaster (Headmaster LLP) via az.tmutest.com

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Total Cost Breakdown

Exam Fee$35 (written knowledge exam)
Application Fee$95 (skills/manual exam); +$10 for audio version; LNA fingerprinting fee additional
Total Estimated Cost$130 for basic CNA (written + skills)
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What You'll Study

12 chapters covering the exam topics in this guide

Arizona CNA Exam Details

Arizona Certified Nursing Assistant Competency Exam

Administered by Arizona State Board of Nursing (AZBN) / D&SDT-Headmaster

Official Source
75% written (56/75) + 80% per skill task
Passing Score
75
Questions
60
Minutes
$130 ($35 knowledge + $95 skills)
Exam Fee
Study time: 60-120 hours
Prerequisites: Complete AZBN-approved CNA training program; must be legally present in the US
Valid for: Must renew every 2 years; work requirement applies

Exam Content Breakdown

Based on the official Arizona State Board of Nursing (AZBN) / D&SDT-Headmaster content outline

Personal Care (12%)12%

Bathing, grooming, dressing, perineal care, oral hygiene, nail care, elimination assistance

Basic Nursing Skills (12%)12%

Vital signs, ROM, positioning, transfers, nutrition, I&O, assistive devices, wound observation

Infection Control (11%)11%

Hand hygiene, PPE, standard/transmission-based precautions, isolation categories, biohazard handling

Safety (9%)9%

Fall prevention, fire safety (RACE/PASS), body mechanics, restraint alternatives, emergency response

Communication (9%)9%

Therapeutic communication, documentation, reporting changes, HIPAA, language access for non-English speakers

Role & Responsibility (9%)9%

Scope of practice, AZ CNA vs. LNA distinction, mandatory reporting, professionalism, AZBN regulations

Data Collection (8%)8%

Vital sign measurement, observation and reporting, intake/output, weight monitoring, skin assessment

Resident's Rights (8%)8%

Privacy, dignity, right to refuse, advance directives, HIPAA, Long-Term Care Ombudsman, AZ laws

Mental Health (5%)5%

Depression, anxiety, grief, behavioral intervention strategies, therapeutic communication

Care Impaired (5%)5%

Dementia/Alzheimer's care, validation therapy, wandering prevention, sundowning management

Disease Process (5%)5%

Common chronic conditions, stroke (FAST signs), diabetic emergencies, CHF, COPD, wound care

Older Adult Growth & Development (5%)5%

Normal aging changes, psychosocial needs, Erikson's integrity vs. despair, restorative care

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