CNA, LNA, DCW to Caregiver Bridge Program

Arizona CNA, LNA, DCW to Caregiver Bridge Program

For the CNA, LNA, DCW-Caregiver Bridge program, the cost of the program is $175 for Members of Arizona LeadingAge and $225 for Non-Members including the $65 testing fee and $50 program registration fee.

A student price is available to those that submit a valid course schedule.

The total required training hours for individuals is 16 hours.

Arizona LeadingAge offers tracks in partnership with Saliba's Pharmacy and PharmcareUSA.

2025 Upcoming Training Dates & Locations

Dates: June 18 - June 19

Times: 8:00AM - 4:00PM

Location: 12000 N. 90th Street. Scottsdale, AZ 85260

Westminster Village

Dates: July 23 - July 24

Times: 8:00AM - 4:00PM

Location: 14505 W. Granite Valley Dr. Sun City West, AZ 85375

Sun Health - Grandview Terrace

Dates: August 27 - August 28

Times: 8:00AM - 4:00PM

Location: 12000 N. 90th Street. Scottsdale, AZ 85260

Westminster Village

Dates: September 23 - September 24

Times: 8:00AM - 4:00PM

Location: TBD

Dates: October 29 - October 30

Times: 8:00AM - 4:00PM

Location: 12000 N. 90th Street. Scottsdale, AZ 85260

Westminster Village

Dates: November 18 - November 19

Times: 8:00AM - 4:00PM

Location: 1610 W. Glendale Ave. Phoenix, AZ 85021

Beatitudes Campus

Dates: December 16 - December 17

Times: 8:00AM - 4:00PM

Location: 1610 W. Glendale Ave. Phoenix, AZ 85021

Beatitudes Campus

Application Criteria

Pre-requisite for the CNA/DCW-Caregiver Bridge program is to have a valid form of ID, a copy of your Social Security card, and a valid CNA/DCW license in the state of Arizona, a valid fingerprint clearance card, and an Arizona food handler's card.

Caregiver Bridge Program Structure

Application: Complete the event application.

*See below. Applications will be processed Monday - Friday 9 AM - 3 PM*

Step One: Submit the registration packet with additional documents.
Step Two: Attend, study, and complete the medication curriculum.
Step Three: Arizona LeadingAge will register the individual for the State Exam.
Step Four: Take the state exam and pass!

Caregiver Bridge Program Schedule

Why would a CNA, LNA, or DCW want to become a Caregiver?

Not only are caregivers in high demand, caregivers can eventually become Assisted Living Manager.

Cancellation & No-Shows

A full refund will be given to all cancellations received 10 or more business days prior to the program.
A $25 administrative fee will be charged to all cancellations received six to nine business days prior to the program.
No refunds will be given to cancellations received five or fewer business days prior to the program.
Arizona LeadingAge reserves the right to cancel the program due to insufficient enrollment in which case pre-registered participants will be notified and credits will be applied to that individuals account.
No-shows will be billed. No refunds for failure to show up at the time of the event.

Presenters: Representatives from Saliba's Pharmacy and Pharmcare USA

Arizona LeadingAge is a 501(c)6 not-for-profit organization.

3877 N. 7th Street, Ste. 280, Phoenix, Arizona 85014, 602.230.0026