How to Reinstate Your Lapsed CNA License in Arizona
Arizona CNAs have 24 months from their certification expiration to reinstate by passing the NNAAP competency exam — no additional training program required.
Reinstatement window
24 months
CE hours required
None
Exam fee
$125
Typical timeline
4–6 wks
Registry & Authority
Arizona Nurse Aide Certification and Registry
Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS)
Official registry websiteExam Provider & Fees
Prometric
Register at prometric.com/az-cna. $125 covers written and clinical skills.
Step-by-step reinstatement process in Arizona
Follow these steps in order to reinstate your Arizona CNA certification.
Check your Arizona registry status
Search the ADHS Nurse Aide Registry online. Verify your listing and confirm your 24-month window from expiration.
Schedule with Prometric ($125)
Register at prometric.com/az-cna. Test sites available in Phoenix, Tucson, Mesa, Tempe, and other Arizona cities.
Prepare for the NNAAP written exam
Question count, timing, and passing criteria vary by state and testing vendor. Review Arizona's current content outline.
Complete the clinical skills evaluation (5 skills)
5 randomly selected skills observed by a Prometric evaluator. Each skill must be completed in full from approach to completion — partial performance fails the skill.
ADHS updates your registry
Prometric sends results to ADHS. Active listing restored within 5–14 business days of passing both exam components.
Always verify with the official registry
State requirements change. Confirm current reinstatement rules with Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS) before scheduling your exam. The information above reflects publicly available guidance as of 2025–2026.
Prepare for the Arizona competency evaluation with a state-specific plan
You've done this before. CNA-Ready's reinstatement track targets exactly what lapsed CNAs need to refresh — without making you relearn what you already know.
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- Arizona-aligned state requirements displayed throughout
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Cost comparison: Arizona
Full retraining program
Varies by state
Provider-specific · Confirm with the registry
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Plus $125 exam fee regardless of which prep path you choose.
Arizona CNA reinstatement: frequently asked questions
Reinstatement guides for other states
Your Arizona reinstatement window is open.
Start prep today — timing and eligibility depend on your state and testing vendor. Confirm current requirements with the official registry.
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