How many CNA classes are in Melbourne, FL?

Florida's approved nurse aide training list names 3 CNA programs in Melbourne. Each is listed on this page with its address and phone number.

How much do CNAs make in Melbourne?

Typical CNA pay in the Melbourne area is $37,070 a year, or $17.82 an hour, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025). The Florida figure is $37,510.

How long is CNA training in Melbourne?

Programs in Melbourne follow Florida's requirement of 120 training hours, including 40 clinical hours. The federal minimum is 75 hours.

CNA Classes in Melbourne, FL: 3 State-Approved Programs

Melbourne 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 Melbourne area is $37,070 a year, about the same as the Florida figure, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Approved programs in Melbourne

120 hrs

Training Florida requires

$37,070

Typical CNA pay, Melbourne area

Nursing homes in Melbourne

CNA programs in Melbourne

Each program below appears on Florida's official approved list. Confirm current approval, start dates, and cost with the program before enrolling.

State-approved CNA programs in Melbourne
Program	Address	Phone
Eastern Florida State College - Melbourne	3865 North Wickham Road, Bldg 15, 32935	(321) 433-7745
Eastern Florida State College- Melbourne	74 Bulldog Blvd, 32901	(321) 952-5880
Horizon Healthcare Institute, Inc - Melbourne	3716 N. Wickham Road, Suite 2, 32935	(239) 939-1992

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 Melbourne

CMS lists 6 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing homes in Melbourne, each with its reported nurse aide staffing, staff turnover, and inspection record. Compare the nursing homes in Melbourne.

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 Melbourne

$37,070

Melbourne area · $17.82 an hour

$37,510

Florida

$42,260

United States

BLS OES May 2025, typical (median) annual pay for nursing assistants · CNA salary in Melbourne

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.

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Questions about CNA classes in Melbourne

How many CNA classes are in Melbourne, FL?: Florida's approved nurse aide training list names 3 CNA programs in Melbourne. Each is listed on this page with its address and phone number.
How much do CNAs make in Melbourne?: Typical CNA pay in the Melbourne area is $37,070 a year, or $17.82 an hour, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025). The Florida figure is $37,510.
How long is CNA training in Melbourne?: Programs in Melbourne 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 Melbourne?: 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 6 nursing homes in Melbourne.