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CNA Classes in Florida: 192 State-Approved Programs

Florida's approved nurse aide training list names 192 CNA programs in 116 cities, published by Florida Board of Nursing and mirrored here as of September 2026. Florida requires 120 hours of training, 40 of them clinical. Typical CNA pay in Florida is $37,510 a year, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

192
State-approved programs
116
Cities with a program
120 hrs
Required training, 40 clinical
$37,510
Typical CNA pay, 11% below the US

Cities with the most CNA programs

Miami (13), Jacksonville (6), Port Saint Lucie (5) have the most approved programs in Florida. 17 cities have a page with each program, local CNA pay, and the nursing homes where aides work.

Cities in Florida with the most CNA programs
CityProgramsTypical CNA payNursing homes
Miami13$38,01025
Jacksonville6$37,76033
Port Saint Lucie5—6
Tallahassee5$34,1808
West Palm Beach5$38,01011
Fort Pierce4—3
Vero Beach4$38,5306
Cape Coral3$37,5103
Fort Lauderdale3$38,0105
Fort Myers3$37,51013
Gainesville3$36,9909
Largo3—6
Melbourne3$37,0706
New Port Richey3—6
Orlando3$37,69021

Pay is the BLS OES May 2025 figure for the metro area named after the city; a dash means BLS publishes none. Nursing homes from CMS Care Compare.

All state-approved CNA programs in Florida

Every program below appears on Florida's official approved list. Programs open and close during the year, so confirm current approval and start dates with the program before enrolling.

192 of 192 programs shown

State-approved CNA programs grouped by city
ProgramAddressPhone
Miami · 13 programs
American Senior High School
Probation
18350 Nw 67Th Ave, 33015—
C. G. Bethel High School
Probation
16150 Ne 17Th Avenue, 33162(786) 629-7053
Fvi School Of Nursing And Technology7757 West Flagler Street, Suite 220, 33144(305) 665-1911
Genesis Vocational Institute12851 Sw 42Nd Street, 2Nd Floor Suite #131, 33175(305) 223-0506
John A. Ferguson Senior High School15900 Sw 56Th Street, 33185—
Lindsey Hopkins Technical College750 N.W. 20Th Street, 33127(305) 324-6070
Miami Dade College School Of Continuing Education & Pro Dev950 Nw 20Th Street, 33127(305) 237-4039
Miami Jackson Senior High Cna Training Program1751 Nw 36Th Street, 33142(305) 634-2621
Miami Northwestern Senior High1100 Nw 71St Street, 33150(305) 836-0991
North Miami Beach Senior High School1247 Ne 167 St, 33162(305) 949-8381
Robert Morgan Educational Center And Tech College - Pct
Probation
18180 Sw 122Nd Avenue, 33177(305) 253-9920
Robert Morgan Educational Center- High School18180 Sw 122Nd Avenue, 33177—
William H. Turner Technical Arts High School10151 Nw 19Th Avenue, 33147—
Jacksonville · 6 programs
Affordable Training7867 Lakeland Street, 32221(904) 378-0102
Atlantic Coast High School9735 R.G. Skinner Parkway, 32256(904) 390-2295
Baptist Health Clinical School3563 Philips Highway Bldg A, Suite 106, 32207(904) 627-1336
First Coast Nursing Assistant Training Center3728 Philips Highway, Ste #2, 32207(904) 778-5547
Sharron Nursing Academy5045 Soutel Drive, Suite 13, 32208(904) 799-8059
Westside High School5530 Firestone Rd, 32244(904) 573-1170
Port Saint Lucie · 5 programs
Indian River State College Chastain Camp500 California Blvd, 34986(772) 336-6330
Indian River State College- Dixie Hendry500 California Blvd, 34981(772) 336-6330
Indian River State College- R. Duke Nels500 California Blvd, 34986(772) 336-6330
Port Saint Lucie High School1201 Se Jaguar Lane, 34953(772) 337-6771
Treasure Coast High School1000 Sw Darwin Blvd, 34953—
Tallahassee · 5 programs
Florida State University Schools3000 School House Road, 32311(850) 245-1126
Lively Technical Center Nursing Assistant Program500 North Appleyard Drive, 32304(850) 487-7449
Millicent Holifield Academy Of Health Sciences
Probation
3013 Jim Lee Road, 32301(850) 414-5546
Tallahassee State College - Gadsden Center1528 Surgeons Drive, 32308(850) 558-4516
Tallahassee State College - Ghazvini Center
Probation
1528 Surgeons Drive, 32308—
West Palm Beach · 5 programs
A1 Allied Health Training, Llc4524 Gun Club Road, Suite 101, 33415(561) 975-1498
Academy For Nursing And Health Occupation5154 Okeechobee Blvd, Suite 201, 33417(561) 683-1400
College Of Health And Allied Development1499 Forest Hill Blvd, Suite 106, 33406(561) 350-1697
De-Empire Academy For Healthcare Education1897 Palm Beach Lakes Blvd, #226, 33409(561) 951-6537
West Palm Beach Nursing Academy, Llc3951 N Haverhill Rd, Suite 213, 33417(561) 355-5086
Fort Pierce · 4 programs
Ems Safety & Healthcare Training Center
Probation
1803 South 25Th St, 34947(772) 742-8503
Fort Pierce Central High School4101 South 25Th Street, 34981(772) 468-5888
Fort Pierce Westwood Academy
Probation
1801 Panther Lane, 34947(772) 468-5400
Lincoln Park Academy1806 Avenue L, Room # Hs-228, 34950(772) 468-5474
Vero Beach · 4 programs
Doxa Academy1456 Old Dixie Hwy, 32962(772) 925-9181
Indian River State College School Of Nursing6155 College Lane, 32966—
Treasure Coast Technical College4680 28Th Court, 32967(772) 564-4970
Vero Beach High School1707 16Th Street, 32960(772) 564-5416
Cape Coral · 3 programs
Cape Coral Technical College360 Santa Barbara Blvd. North, 33993(239) 574-4440
Ida S. Baker High School Medical Academy3500 Agualinda Blvd, 33914(239) 458-6690
Mariner High School701 Chiquita Blvd N., 33993(239) 772-3324
Fort Lauderdale · 3 programs
Atlantic Technical College - Arthur Ashe1701 Northwest 23Rd Avenue, 33311(754) 322-2800
Main Street High School1 East Broward Blvd, Suite 1599, 33301(321) 250-1871
Sandra Marie Curtis High School424 West Sunrise Blvd, 33311(954) 446-9234
Fort Myers · 3 programs
Fort Myers Technical College3800 Michigan Ave, 33916—
South Fort Myers High School14020 Plantation Road, 33912—
Trinity Training Center Llc3618 Evans Ave, 33901(239) 810-4726
Gainesville · 3 programs
Academy Of Health Professions1900 Nw 13Th Street, 32609—
Saint Francis Catholic Academy Health School4100 Nw 115Th Terrace, 32605(352) 376-6545
Santa Fe College3000 Nw 83 Street, W-201B, 32606(352) 395-5731
Largo · 3 programs
Alwyn C Cashe State Veterans' Nursing Home11351 Ulmerton Rd. Room 311 - K, 33778(904) 940-2193
Ardie R Copas State Veterans' Nursing Home11351 Ulmerton Rd. Room 311 - K, 33778(772) 241-6132
Baldomero Lopez State Veteran'S Nursing11351 Ulmerton Rd. Room 311-K, 33778(904) 940-2193
Melbourne · 3 programs
Eastern Florida State College - Melbourne3865 North Wickham Road, Bldg 15, 32935(321) 433-7745
Eastern Florida State College- Melbourne74 Bulldog Blvd, 32901(321) 952-5880
Horizon Healthcare Institute, Inc - Melbourne3716 N. Wickham Road, Suite 2, 32935(239) 939-1992
New Port Richey · 3 programs
Fred K. Marchman Technical College7825 Campus Drive, 34653(727) 774-1700
Gulf High School5355 School Road, 34652(727) 774-3300
James W. Mitchell High School2323 Little Road, 34655(727) 774-9200
Orlando · 3 programs
Believe Nursing Academy3239 Old Winter Garden Rd, Suite 13, 32805(321) 424-9966
Gabriel Health Institute6853 West Colonial Drive, 32818(407) 922-0466
Orange Technical College - Orlando Campus301 W. Amelia St., 32801(407) 246-7060
Sarasota · 3 programs
Meridian West Central College201 Montgomery Avenue, 34243(941) 917-0000
Sarasota Memorial Healthcare System (Smhcs)1700 S. Tamiami Trail, 34239(941) 917-9000
Suncoast Technical College4748 Beneva Road, 34233(941) 924-1365
Tampa · 3 programs
Finlay Institute Of Nursing8011 N. Himes Ave, Suite 1, 33614(813) 405-8190
Tampa Bay Technical High School6410 Orient Road, 33610(813) 744-8360
Wharton High School20150 Bruce B. Downs Blvd, 33647(813) 516-0268
Arcadia · 2 programs
Desoto County Nursing Program310 West Whidden Street, 34266(863) 993-1333
Desoto High School Health Science Academy1710 East Gibson Street, 34266—
Crystal River · 2 programs
Academy Of Health Careers-Crystal River3195 Crystal River High Drive, 34428(352) 795-4641
Crystal River Health And Rehab School Of Health136 Ne 12 Ave, 34428(352) 795-5044
Daytona Beach · 2 programs
Bethune-Cookman University640 Dr. Mary Mcleod Bethune Blvd, 32114(386) 481-2109
Daytona State College1200 W International Speedway Blvd, 32114—
Defuniak Springs · 2 programs
Emerald Coast Technical College761 North 20Th Street, 32433(850) 892-1240
Emerald Coast Technical College At Magnet761 N. 20Th Street, 32433(850) 892-1240
Ft Myers · 2 programs
C & M Gifted Hands Healthcare Institute
Probation
3049 Cleveland Ave, Suite 210, 33901(904) 508-3990
Horizon Healthcare Institute4048 Evans Ave, Suite 301, 33901—
Lake City · 2 programs
Columbia High School
Probation
469 Se Fighting Tiger Dr., 32025—
Florida Gateway College (Fgc)
Probation
149 S.E. College Place, 32025(386) 752-1822
Lake Worth · 2 programs
Lake Worth Community High School1701 Lake Worth Rd, 33460—
Palm Beach State College- Pct Program4200 Congress Avenue, Ms#31, 33461—
Lehigh Acres · 2 programs
East Lee County High School715 Thomas Sherwin Ave. South, 33974—
Institute Of Health Careers5624 8Th Street West #114, 33971(239) 303-4388
Macclenny · 2 programs
Baker County Adult Education Center418 S. 8Th Street, 32063(904) 259-0403
North East Florida State Hospital Cna Training7487 South State Road 121, 32063(904) 259-6211
Marianna · 2 programs
Chipola College3094 Indian Circle, 32446(850) 718-2316
Marianna High School/Health Science Academy3546 Caverns Road, 32446(850) 482-9605
Miami Gardens · 2 programs
Cambridge College Of Healthcare & Technology1000 Park Centre Blvd, Suite 112, 33169(561) 381-4990
Essential School Of Nursing, Inc.
Probation
18250 Nw 2Nd Ave Suite 202, 33169(305) 432-3700
Naples · 2 programs
Lorenzo Walker Technical College - Day Program
Probation
3702 Estey Avenue, 34104(239) 377-0900
Rmd Education & Training Services Llc4100 Corporate Square Ste 150, 34104—
Oakland Park · 2 programs
Ftc Training Center3451 N Andrews Ave, 33309(954) 608-9254
Post Education Inst.College Of Biblical And Healthcare Studies3075 W. Oakland Park Blvd, Ste 206, 33311—
Ocala · 2 programs
Marion Technical College1014 Sw 7Th Road, 34471(352) 671-7222
Taylor College Na Program2531 E Silver Springs Blvd, 34470(352) 245-4119
Palm Bay · 2 programs
Coastal Technical Institute, Na Program1470 Treeland Blvd Se, 32909(386) 624-1453
Eastern Florida State College - Bayside1901 Degroodt Rd Sw, 32908(321) 956-5000
Pompano Beach · 2 programs
Andrews High School Na Program3500 N Andrews Avenue, 33064(561) 486-0127
Tlc Medical Training, Inc.611 Nw 31St Ave, 33069(954) 917-8099
Port Charlotte · 2 programs
Charlotte Technical College Nursing Assistant Program18150 Murdock Circle, 33948(941) 255-7500
Horizon Healthcare Institute, Inc1032 Tamiami Trail, Suite 3, 33953(941) 889-7506
Stuart · 2 programs
Martin County High School2801 S. Kanner Hwy, 34994(772) 219-1800
South Fork High School10000 Sw Bulldog Way, 34997(772) 219-1840
Titusville · 2 programs
Eastern Florida State College- Astronaut800 War Eagle Blvd, 32796(321) 264-3000
Titusville High School150 Terrier Trail South, 32780(321) 264-3100
Wesley Chapel · 2 programs
Kirkland Ranch Academy Of Innovation3255 Innovation Drive, 33545(813) 346-2300
Wiregrass Ranch High School2909 Mansfield Blvd, 33543—
Altamonte Springs · 1 program
Cambridge College Of Healthcare & Technology460 E. Altamonte Road, 32701(407) 265-8383
Apopka · 1 program
Donatello School Of Nursing And Healthcare1414 East Semoran Blvd, 32703(407) 703-5814
Bartow · 1 program
Bartow Senior High School Nursing Assistant Prog
Probation
1270 South Broadway Avenue, 33830(863) 224-3727
Bell · 1 program
Bell High School Academy Of Health Related Prof930 South Main Street, 32619(352) 463-3232
Boca Raton · 1 program
West Boca Raton Community High School12811 Glades Road, 33498(305) 984-0213
Bonita Springs · 1 program
Bonita Springs High School5592 Imperial Parkway, 34135(239) 939-6305
Boynton Beach · 1 program
South Tech Academy6161 Woolbright Rd, 33437(561) 213-5398
Boynton Beach, · 1 program
Hearts Associates Institute1054 Boynton Beach, 33426(561) 810-6161
Bradenton · 1 program
Manatee Technical College
Probation
5520 Lakewood Ranch Blvd, 34211(941) 752-8100
Brandon · 1 program
Career Training Institute808A Oakland Dr, 33511(813) 955-4237
Callahan · 1 program
West Nassau High School- Nassau County1 Warrior Drive, 32011(904) 879-3461
Chiefland · 1 program
Chiefland High School808 N. Main Street, 32626—
Chipley · 1 program
Florida Panhandle Technical College757 Hoyt Street, 32428—
Clearwater · 1 program
Ultimate Medical Academy1255 Cleveland Street, 33755(727) 298-8685
Clermont · 1 program
East Ridge High School13322 Excalibur Rd, 34711—
Coconut Creek · 1 program
Atlantic Technical College At Coconut Creek High Sch1400 Nw 44Th Avenue, 33066(754) 321-5157
Crawfordville · 1 program
Wakulla High School Medical Academy3237 Coastal Highway, 32327(850) 926-7125
Cross City · 1 program
Dixie Academy Of Health Careers17924 Se Highway 19, 32628—
Dade City · 1 program
Pasco High School36850 State Road 52, 33525—
Delray Beach · 1 program
Alliance Training Center14590 S. Military Trail E 6, 33484(561) 501-4450
Deltona · 1 program
Pine Ridge High School926 Howland Blvd, 32738(407) 688-9500
Estero · 1 program
Estero High School Medical Academy21900 River Ranch Road, 33928(239) 947-9400
Eustis · 1 program
Lake Technical College2001 Kurt St., 32726(352) 589-2250
Fernandina Beach · 1 program
Fernandina Beach High School- Nassau County435 Citrona Drive, 32034(904) 879-3461
Glen Saint Mary · 1 program
Baker County High School1 Wildcat Drive, 32040(904) 612-6656
Greenacres · 1 program
Medical Institute Of Palm Beach, Inc.5821-B Lake Worth Road, 33463(561) 964-5148
Groveland · 1 program
South Lake High School15600 Silver Eagle Road, 34736(352) 394-2100
Gulf Breeze · 1 program
Gulf Breeze High School Academy For Health675 Gulf Breeze Pkwy, 32561(850) 916-4144
Gulfport · 1 program
Center For Wellness & Medical Professions At Boga Ciega Hs924 58Th Street South, 33707(727) 893-2780
Hialeah Gardens · 1 program
Hialeah Gardens Senior High11700 Hialeah Gardens Blvd, 33018(305) 698-5000
Hilliard · 1 program
Hilliard Middle Senior High SchoolOne Flashes Avenue, 32046(904) 879-3461
Homestead · 1 program
South Dade Senior High School A Magnet School
Probation
28401 Sw 167Th Avenue, 33030(305) 247-4244
Immokalee · 1 program
Immokalee Technical College
Probation
508 North 9Th Street, 34142—
Jensen Beach · 1 program
Jensen Beach High School2875 Nw Goldenrod Rd, 34957(772) 232-3500
Keystone Heights · 1 program
Keystone Heights High School900 Sw Orchid Ave, 32656—
Kissimmee · 1 program
Healthcare Educational Center Of Florida3501 W Vine Street, Ste 313, 34741(407) 361-1048
Lake Butler · 1 program
Union County High School1000 South Lake Avenue, 32054(386) 448-5204
Lakeland · 1 program
Traviss Technical Academy3225 Winter Lake Road, 33803(863) 499-2700
Land O Lakes · 1 program
Sunlake High School
Probation
3023 Sunlake Blvd, 34638(813) 346-1000
Lauderdale Lakes · 1 program
Universal Training Center
Probation
4850 N State Road 7, Suite #105 G, 33319(954) 990-7376
Leesburg · 1 program
Leesburg High School - Cnap
Probation
1401 Yellow Jacket Way, 34748(352) 787-5047
Live Oak · 1 program
Riveroak Technical College415 Pinewood Drive Sw, 32064(386) 647-4200
Loxahatchee · 1 program
Grace School Of Nursing Inc.
Probation
6980 Grapeview Boulevard, 33470(561) 324-0490
Madison · 1 program
North Florida College - Advent Christian Village325 Nw Turner Davis Drive, 32340(850) 973-1662
Miami Lakes · 1 program
Miami Lakes Educational Center High School5780 Nw 158Th Street, 33014—
Middleburg · 1 program
Middleburg High School3750 Cr 220, 32068—
Milton · 1 program
Radford M. Locklin Technical College5330 Berryhill Road, 32570—
Minneola · 1 program
Lake Minneola High School101 North Hancock Road, 34715(352) 394-9600
Miramar · 1 program
Fvi School Of Nursing And Technology3520 Enterprise Way, 33025(954) 613-2900
Moore Haven · 1 program
Itech Glades Technical College
Probation
1030 Industrial Drive, 33471(239) 377-9500
Niceville · 1 program
Rocky Bayou Christian School2101 Partin Drive North, 32578(850) 279-3730
North Miami Beach · 1 program
Dade Institute Of Technology
Probation
1140 Ne 163Rd Street, Ste 22, 33162(305) 671-3666
Ocoee · 1 program
Smtl School Of Faith & Nursing, Llc.9401 W. Colonial Dr. #638, 34761(407) 857-0204
Okeechobee · 1 program
Okeechobee High School2800 Hwy 441 N, 34972—
Orange Park · 1 program
Orange Park High School2300 Kingsley Ave, 32073(904) 336-4507
Orange Pk · 1 program
Oakleaf High School4035 Plantation Oaks Blvd, 32065(904) 336-8375
Palatka · 1 program
St. Johns River State College Cna Training5001 St Johns Ave, 32177(386) 312-4267
Palm Coast · 1 program
Flagler Technical College
Probation
5400 E. Hwy 100, 32164—
Palm Harbor · 1 program
Palm Harbor University High School1900 Omaha St., 34683—
Palmetto Bay · 1 program
Palmetto Medical Institute Nursing Assistant Program9245 Sw 157Th Street, Suite 209, 33357(305) 964-7184
Panama City · 1 program
Clifford Sims State Veteran'S Nursing Ho4419 Tram Rd, 32404(904) 940-2193
Pembroke Pines · 1 program
Alexander "Sandy" Nininger Veteran'S Nursing Home8401 W. Cypress Dr., 33025(904) 940-2193
Perry · 1 program
Big Bend Technical College3233 S Byron Butler Parkway, 32348(850) 838-2545
Port St. Lucie · 1 program
St. Lucie West Centennial High School1485 Sw Cashmere Blvd, 34986—
Riverview · 1 program
Pepin Academies, Inc.
Probation
9304 Camden Field Parkway, 33578(813) 533-2999
Rockledge · 1 program
Eastern Florida State College- Rockledge220 Rockledge Avenue, 32955(321) 636-3711
Saint Cloud · 1 program
St. Cloud High School2000 Bulldog Lane, 34769(407) 891-3100
Saint Petersburg · 1 program
Pinellas Technical College - Cna Program901 34Th Street South, 33711(727) 893-2500
Sanford · 1 program
Seminole High School Academy Of Health Careers2701 Ridgewood Ave, 32773(407) 320-5430
Sebastian · 1 program
Sebastian River High School9001 90Th Ave, 32958—
Seminole · 1 program
Richard O. Jacobson Technical High School
Probation
12611 86Th Ave N., 33776(727) 545-6405
St Augustine · 1 program
Clyde E. Lassen State Veteran'S Nursing4650 State Road 16, 32092(727) 518-3217
Starke · 1 program
North Florida Technical College609 North Orange Street, 32091(904) 966-6836
Sumterville · 1 program
Sumter Career And Adult Education1425 County Road 526A, 33585(352) 793-5719
Tamarac · 1 program
Triple Crown Academy For Nursing & Health5701 Nw 88Th Avenue, Suite 301, 33321(321) 412-0833
Tavares · 1 program
Lake County Schools-Tavares High School603 N. New Hampshire Avenue, 32778(352) 343-3007
Wauchula · 1 program
Hardee Senior High School Cte Health Sciences830 Altman Road, 33873(863) 773-3181
Williston · 1 program
Williston High School350 Robert Philpot Way, 32696—
Yulee · 1 program
Yulee High School - Nassau County85375 Miner Road, 32097(904) 225-8641
Zephyrhills · 1 program
Zephyrhills High School
Probation
6335 12Th Street, 33542(813) 794-6100

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Programs: Florida Board of Nursing (official list), mirrored September 2026. Pay: BLS OES May 2025. Programs open and close during the year; confirm current approval with the program or the state list before enrolling.

Free CNA training in Florida

Under federal rule 42 CFR 483.152(c), a nurse aide who is employed by, or has a job offer from, a nursing facility on the day training begins cannot be charged for any part of the training and competency evaluation program, including textbooks. An aide who is hired by a facility within 12 months of completing a program is entitled to reimbursement of the cost, which the state must provide for on a pro rata basis while the aide works as a nurse aide. In Florida, 9 of the 192 approved programs are run by nursing facilities or care centers, judging by the listed type or program name.

After training, candidates take the state competency exam and are then listed on the Florida CNA Registry. How the Florida registry works.

Questions about CNA classes in Florida

How many CNA classes are there in Florida?
Florida's approved-program list names 192 CNA training programs in 116 cities, with the most in Miami, Jacksonville, Port Saint Lucie. The list is published by Florida Board of Nursing; this page mirrors it as of September 2026.
How many hours of CNA training does Florida require?
Florida requires 120 hours of training, including 40 clinical hours. The federal minimum is 75 hours, with 16 of them supervised practical training.
Are there free CNA classes in Florida?
Under federal rule 42 CFR 483.152(c), a nurse aide who is employed by, or has a job offer from, a nursing facility on the day training begins cannot be charged for any part of the training and competency evaluation program, including textbooks. An aide who is hired by a facility within 12 months of completing a program is entitled to reimbursement of the cost, which the state must provide for on a pro rata basis while the aide works as a nurse aide. 9 of the 192 approved programs in Florida are run by nursing facilities or care centers, judging by the listed type or program name.
How do I check that a CNA program in Florida is state-approved?
Every program on this page comes from Florida's official approved list. Confirm that the program still appears on the current list before enrolling, and contact the Florida CNA Registry with questions.

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