How many CNA classes are in Tampa, FL?

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

How much do CNAs make in Tampa?

Typical CNA pay in the Tampa area is $37,470 a year, or $18.02 an hour, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025). The Florida figure is $37,510.

How long is CNA training in Tampa?

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

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

Tampa 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 Tampa area is $37,470 a year, about the same as the Florida figure, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Approved programs in Tampa

120 hrs

Training Florida requires

$37,470

Typical CNA pay, Tampa area

Nursing homes in Tampa

CNA programs in Tampa

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 Tampa
Program	Address	Phone
Finlay Institute Of Nursing	8011 N. Himes Ave, Suite 1, 33614	(813) 405-8190
Tampa Bay Technical High School	6410 Orient Road, 33610	(813) 744-8360
Wharton High School	20150 Bruce B. Downs Blvd, 33647	(813) 516-0268

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 Tampa

CMS lists 18 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing homes in Tampa, each with its reported nurse aide staffing, staff turnover, and inspection record. Compare the nursing homes in Tampa.

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 Tampa

$37,470

Tampa area · $18.02 an hour

$37,510

Florida

$42,260

United States

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

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 Tampa

How many CNA classes are in Tampa, FL?: Florida's approved nurse aide training list names 3 CNA programs in Tampa. Each is listed on this page with its address and phone number.
How much do CNAs make in Tampa?: Typical CNA pay in the Tampa area is $37,470 a year, or $18.02 an hour, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025). The Florida figure is $37,510.
How long is CNA training in Tampa?: Programs in Tampa 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 Tampa?: 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 18 nursing homes in Tampa.