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 $150 for Members of Arizona LeadingAge and $225 for Non-Members including the $65 testing fee and $50 program registration fee.

If you an Employee Partner or interested in becoming an employee partner with AHCA WORKS, please indicate on the application.

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 on a rotating basis in partnership with Saliba's Pharmacy and PharmcareUSA.

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 registration.

*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

October 25th - October 26th, 2022 - 8:00am - 4:00pm

Arizona LeadingAge - Phoenix Location

3877 N. 7th St. Suite 240

Phoenix, AZ 85014

February 8th - February 9th, 2023 - 8:00am - 4:00pm

Arizona LeadingAge - Phoenix Location

3877 N. 7th St. Suite 240

Phoenix, AZ 85014

August 23rd - August 24th, 2023 - 8:00am - 4:00pm

Arizona LeadingAge - Phoenix Location

3877 N. 7th St. Suite 240

Phoenix, AZ 85014

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