CNA Classes in Fort Lauderdale, FL: 3 State-Approved Programs
Fort Lauderdale has 3 CNA training programs on Florida's approved list. Florida requires 120 hours of training, 40 of them clinical. Typical CNA pay in the Fort Lauderdale area is $38,010 a year, about the same as the Florida figure, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
CNA programs in Fort Lauderdale
Each program below appears on Florida's official approved list. Confirm current approval, start dates, and cost with the program before enrolling.
| Program | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Atlantic Technical College - Arthur Ashe | 1701 Northwest 23Rd Avenue, 33311 | (754) 322-2800 |
| Main Street High School | 1 East Broward Blvd, Suite 1599, 33301 | (321) 250-1871 |
| Sandra Marie Curtis High School | 424 West Sunrise Blvd, 33311 | (954) 446-9234 |
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.
Where CNAs work in Fort Lauderdale
CMS lists 5 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing homes in Fort Lauderdale, each with its reported nurse aide staffing, staff turnover, and inspection record. Compare the nursing homes in Fort Lauderdale.
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.
CNA pay in Fort Lauderdale
BLS OES May 2025, typical (median) annual pay for nursing assistants · CNA salary in Fort Lauderdale
After training: exam and registry
Graduates take Florida's competency exam, a written or oral test and a skills test, and are then listed on the Florida CNA Registry. Employers check that listing before hiring. How the Florida registry works.
CNA classes in other Florida cities
- Miami (13)
- Jacksonville (6)
- Port Saint Lucie (5)
- Tallahassee (5)
- West Palm Beach (5)
- Fort Pierce (4)
- Vero Beach (4)
- Cape Coral (3)
- Fort Myers (3)
- Gainesville (3)
- Largo (3)
- Melbourne (3)
Questions about CNA classes in Fort Lauderdale
- How many CNA classes are in Fort Lauderdale, FL?
- Florida's approved nurse aide training list names 3 CNA programs in Fort Lauderdale. Each is listed on this page with its address and phone number.
- How much do CNAs make in Fort Lauderdale?
- Typical CNA pay in the Fort Lauderdale area is $38,010 a year, or $18.28 an hour, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025). The Florida figure is $37,510.
- How long is CNA training in Fort Lauderdale?
- Programs in Fort Lauderdale follow Florida's requirement of 120 training hours, including 40 clinical hours. The federal minimum is 75 hours.
- Can I get free CNA training in Fort Lauderdale?
- 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. CMS lists 5 nursing homes in Fort Lauderdale.