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1. GateWay Community College, Phoenix

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Conveniently located in East downtown Phoenix, and easily accessible from public transport routes, GateWay Community College is a fully-accredited healthcare training institute that offers associate degree and certificate programs in Registered Nursing, as well as a wide range of other nursing programs, including Nursing Assistant (NA) & Practical Nursing (LPN) options. At GateWay, we educate more nurses each year than any other college in Arizona.

Since 1968, GateWay Community College has built a legacy of innovation, pioneering vision and responsiveness to the needs of our community. We are an institution of higher education, providing effective, accessible and responsive educational services in a multicultural environment resulting in student development and success. We seek to develop opportunities that are innovative and responsive to the diverse learning needs of the changing community, and GateWay is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.

- Associate Degree & Certificate Programs in Registered Nursing
- Nurse Assisting (NA) Certificate Program
- Practical Nursing Certificate (LPN) Program (including Fast-Track option)

Nursing Continuing Education Short Programs, including:
- Basic Critical Care
- Advanced Critical Care
- Hemodynamics
- IV Therapy and Medical Skills
- Emergency Room Nursing
- Physical Assessment
- Pharmacology
- Documentation
- School Health Assisting
- School Nurse Certification

2. MedStar Academy, Peoria

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Located in the Peoria suburb of Phoenix, AZ, MedStar Academy is an Arizona State Board-approved school of nursing that offers a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Program that runs from 6-8 weeks at our Peoria campus. In addition, we also provide certified Care Giver, CPR, and First Aid classes. Upon completion of our CNA program, we register our students to sit for a state exam on-siteat our campus.

Our class programs boast flexible and convenient class times that include Day, Evening, and Weekend scheduling - designed with study time in mind. Our instructors have an average of 30+ years experience in the field, and our clinical setting offers comprehensive and varied learning experiences.

MedStar Academy is an approved State Board of Arizona License Exam site, which means you can take your CNA Exam immediately upon completion of the course. Statistics show that students score 17 - 20% higher on exams when taken immediately at the school site.

CNA class requirements and clinical experiences are directed and approved by the Arizona State Board of Nursing.

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Program:

- Approved by the Arizona State Board
- 6 - 8 week CNA course
- Day, Evening & Weekend scheduling available
- Flexible study time
- Experienced instructors
- Clinical setting
- Gain valuable experience
- Sit your CNA exam on-site

Other Healthcare Programs:
- Care Giver Program
- CPR & First Aid Program

3. LAM & Associates School of Nursing Assistants, Phoenix

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Located in the Foothill Acres suburb just north of Phoenix AZ, LAM & Associates School of Nursing Assistants have been providing education in Nursing Assistant training since 1998. We offer 3, 5 and 9-week programs, depending on whether the student wishes to study in the morning, evening, or at the weekend. Our state-approved program prepares students with the basic knowledge and skills required at the very foundation of nursing. We not only hope to continue to provide future students the best education to become a nursing assistant, but we strive to ensure that graduates from our program will be the best in their field.

Our Nursing Assistant program Arizona State Board of Nursing approved, and instruction is provided by Registered Nurses with years of experience in the field. Our students and graduates have a high percentage first-time passing rate for both the written and skills portion of the Arizona State Certification Exam. Our small class sizes ensure personalized learning for each of our students, and we have open enrollment with 2-3 new classes beginning each month. Contact us today and kick-start your career in the healthcare industry.

Day, evening & weekend Nursing Assistant training programs

- 3, 5 & 9-week program options
- State-approved
- Basic nursing skills
- Open since 1998
- Experienced instructors
- Small class sizes
- Personalized learning experience
- High pass rate in Arizona State Exam
- 2-3 classes beginning every month

4. Central Arizona College

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Situated in Coolidge, AZ, Central Arizona College is a public community college in Pinal County that offers a range of Certificate and Associate Degree programs in healthcare fields that include Practical Nursing, Pharmacy Technician, Massage Therapy, Health Information Technology, and more.

Healthcare is one of the fastest growing professions in America today. In response to this growth, CAC developed our Allied Health Program in 1994. The program offers a range of different specialties and will continue to add specialties as needed. Most specialties are for entry-level positions in the health field which have the potential for further advancement and have full benefits.

Our strategic goal is to ensure broad access to high-quality healthcare educational programs, services and training opportunities for Pinal County residents.

Central Arizona College currently has three campuses, Signal Peak campus in Coolidge, Aravaipa campus in Winkelman, and Superstition Mountain campus, in Apache Junction. Central Arizona College is accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools (NCA).

Associate of Applied Science Degree Programs:
- Nursing
- Medical Assistant
- Massage Therapy
- Health Information Technology
- Radiologic Technology
- Diagnostic Medical Sonography

Healthcare Certificate Programs:
- Pharmacy Technician
- Massage Therapy
- Medical Assistant
- Medical Biller
- Professional Coder
- Nursing Assistant (NA)
- Clinical Laboratory Assistant

5. Western Career Training

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Western Career Training Center is an allied health career training school in Mesa AZ, 30 minutes east of Phoenix. We provide a range of healthcare training programs.

At Western Career Training, we hire instructors that are experts in the field that they teach. This gives you the opportunity to learn from those with years of real-world experience in your future career.

Western Career Training Center’s healthcare training programs are certified by an agency in the State of Arizona so students can get the training they need, with the preparation necessary to begin work as soon as they successfully meet all requirements for their field.

Allied Health Career Training Programs:

- Phlebotomy Technician
- Pharmacy Technician
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
- Caregiver Program

Additional Healthcare Courses:
- CPR and First Aid Training Classes
- ASHI Basic First Aid
- CPR Pro for the Professional Rescuer
- Fingerprinting