The Certificate of Completion (CCL) in Nurse Assisting prepares students for employment as a nurse assistant. The program combines classroom instruction with clinical laboratory practice and long-term care and/or acute care experiences. Students who complete the program are eligible to take a written and practical certification examination if desired to meet employment requirements to be a nurse assistant. Certification/licensing requirements are the exclusive responsibility of the Arizona State Board of Nursing.
Maricopa Community Colleges is a community college system serving Tempe, Arizona, and surrounding communities through 10 colleges and 31 satellite locations. Its career-focused offerings span Certified Nursing Assistant, Cosmetology, Cybersecurity, Diagnostic Medical Sonographer, Electrocardiogram (ECG/EKG), and Emergency Medical Technician training, among other fields. The system offers more than 600 degree programs, including associate degrees, bachelor's degrees, certificates, microcredentials, and accelerated programs. Educational options include university transfer partners and guided pathways, along with industry training and innovation initiatives connected to healthcare, information technology, construction, advanced manufacturing, hospitality, and other sectors. Maricopa Community Colleges also provides student support services and first-generation student resources as part of its broad educational model.