CNA Classes in Fort Pierce, FL: 4 State-Approved Programs
Fort Pierce has 4 CNA training programs on Florida's approved list. 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.
CNA programs in Fort Pierce
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Ems Safety & Healthcare Training Center Probation | 1803 South 25Th St, 34947 | (772) 742-8503 |
| Fort Pierce Central High School | 4101 South 25Th Street, 34981 | (772) 468-5888 |
| Fort Pierce Westwood Academy Probation | 1801 Panther Lane, 34947 | (772) 468-5400 |
| Lincoln Park Academy | 1806 Avenue L, Room # Hs-228, 34950 | (772) 468-5474 |
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 Pierce
CMS lists 3 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing homes in Fort Pierce, each with its reported nurse aide staffing, staff turnover, and inspection record. Compare the nursing homes in Fort Pierce.
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 Pierce
BLS OES May 2025, typical (median) annual pay for nursing assistants
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)
- Vero Beach (4)
- Cape Coral (3)
- Fort Lauderdale (3)
- Fort Myers (3)
- Gainesville (3)
- Largo (3)
- Melbourne (3)
Questions about CNA classes in Fort Pierce
- How many CNA classes are in Fort Pierce, FL?
- Florida's approved nurse aide training list names 4 CNA programs in Fort Pierce. Each is listed on this page with its address and phone number.
- How long is CNA training in Fort Pierce?
- Programs in Fort Pierce 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 Pierce?
- 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 3 nursing homes in Fort Pierce.