CNA Schools in Florida

Florida CNA training directory

Find Florida certified nursing assistant (CNA) training first, then explore exam preparation and other CNA services separately. A listing here does not by itself establish state approval. Confirm the exact course, price and state status before enrolling.

123Florida CNA-related listings
55initial CNA training reported
68CNA services; initial training unconfirmed

Compare Florida CNA training programs

These 55 listings report an initial CNA training program. Directory evidence of training is not confirmation of Florida Board approval; verify the exact campus and course before enrolling. Search by city, evening or weekend availability, and other reported options.

55 listings with initial CNA training reported

Selected filters show campuses with those options listed.

Official institute website image for A1 Allied Health Training, a CNA training listing in West Palm Beach, Florida

West Palm Beach, Florida

A1 Allied Health Training

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A1 Allied Health Training describes Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) coursework covering taking vital signs, communication, and infection control.…

Information reviewed September 2026
Official institute website image for Academy For Nursing And Health Occupations, a CNA training listing in West Palm Beach, Florida

West Palm Beach, Florida

Academy For Nursing And Health Occupations

★ 4 · 60 reviews

Academy For Nursing And Health Occupations describes Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) coursework covering patient-care procedures, feeding and nutrition…

Information reviewed September 2026
Official institute website image for Affordable Training, a CNA training listing in Jacksonville, Florida

Jacksonville, Florida

Affordable Training

★ 4.4 · 63 reviews

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Affordable Training describes Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) coursework covering taking vital signs, personal care and daily-living assistance, feeding…

Information reviewed September 2026
Official institute website image for Always Professional Institute, Inc., a CNA training listing in North Miami, Florida

North Miami, Florida

Always Professional Institute, Inc.

★ 5 · 38 reviews

Always Professional Institute, Inc. confirms that it offers Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) training. Its broader teaching philosophy highlights…

Information reviewed September 2026

Orlando, Florida

Believe Nursing Academy

★ 5 · 41 reviews

✓ Online or hybrid

Believe Nursing Academy describes Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) coursework covering feeding and nutrition support. The official website also…

Information reviewed September 2026
Official institute website image for Cape Coral Technical College, a CNA training listing in Cape Coral, Florida

Cape Coral, Florida

Cape Coral Technical College

★ 4.3 · 79 reviews

Cape Coral Technical College describes Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) coursework covering personal care and daily-living assistance, feeding and…

Information reviewed September 2026
Official institute website image for CNA Training & Testing Center, a CNA training listing in Brandon, Florida

Brandon, Florida

CNA Training & Testing Center

★ 5 · 700 reviews

✓ Online or hybrid✓ Payment plans

The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) curriculum published by CNA Training & Testing Center spans taking vital signs, personal…

Information reviewed September 2026
Official institute website image for CNA Training Inc., a CNA training listing in Orlando, Florida

Orlando, Florida

CNA Training Inc.

★ 4.6 · 95 reviews

✓ Weekend✓ Online or hybrid

CNA Training Inc. confirms that it offers Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) training. Published entry requirements reference a background…

Information reviewed September 2026
Official institute website image for Cpr Health And Safety Trainers LLC, a CNA training listing in West Palm Beach, Florida

West Palm Beach, Florida

Cpr Health And Safety Trainers LLC

★ 5 · 1 reviews

Cpr Health And Safety Trainers LLC describes Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) coursework covering taking vital signs, personal care…

Information reviewed September 2026

Miami Gardens, Florida

Evolution Health Academy

★ 4.7 · 118 reviews

Evolution Health Academy confirms that it offers Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) training.

Information reviewed September 2026
Official institute website image for Finlay, a CNA training listing in Tampa, Florida

Tampa, Florida

Finlay

✓ Payment plans

Finlay Institute of Nursing describes Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) coursework covering personal care and daily-living assistance.

Information reviewed September 2026
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Florida CNA exam prep and other services

These 68 listings report exam preparation, continuing education or certification-renewal support, but initial CNA training is not confirmed in our records. Most report exam prep. They may still offer training—ask the provider directly. If you need a qualifying school course, use the training results above and verify Florida approval.

68 CNA service listings; initial training unconfirmed

Selected filters show campuses with those options listed.

Official institute website image for Hollywood Career Institute, a CNA training listing in Pembroke Pines, Florida

Pembroke Pines, Florida

Hollywood Career Institute

★ 4.8 · 520 reviews

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Hollywood Career Institute's official website lists CNA exam preparation. These CNA-related services support existing nursing assistants or examination…

Information reviewed September 2026
Official institute website image for Innovative Healthcare Training, a CNA training listing in Holiday, Florida

Holiday, Florida

Innovative Healthcare Training

★ 5 · 42 reviews

✓ Online or hybrid✓ Payment plans

Innovative Healthcare Training's official website lists CNA exam preparation. These CNA-related services support existing nursing assistants or examination…

Information reviewed September 2026
Official institute website image for Institute of Health Careers, Inc., a CNA training listing in Lehigh Acres, Florida

Lehigh Acres, Florida

Institute of Health Careers, Inc.

★ 5 · 97 reviews

Institute of Health Careers, Inc.'s official website lists CNA exam preparation. These CNA-related services support existing nursing assistants…

Information reviewed September 2026

Orlando, Florida

IT of Central Florida

★ 5 · 508 reviews

IT of Central Florida's official website lists CNA exam preparation. These CNA-related services support existing nursing assistants or…

Information reviewed September 2026

Sunrise, Florida

Jetmapp School of Nursing

★ 4.7 · 109 reviews

Jetmapp School of Nursing's official website lists CNA exam preparation. These CNA-related services support existing nursing assistants or…

Information reviewed September 2026
Official institute website image for Jude Health Institute, a CNA training listing in Orlando, Florida

Orlando, Florida

Jude Health Institute

★ 4.9 · 50 reviews

Jude Health Institute's official website lists CNA exam preparation. These CNA-related services support existing nursing assistants or examination…

Information reviewed September 2026
Official institute website image for K&E Medical Training Center, a CNA training listing in Lehigh Acres, Florida

Lehigh Acres, Florida

K&E Medical Training Center

★ 4.6 · 10 reviews

K&E Medical Training Center's official website lists CNA exam preparation. These CNA-related services support existing nursing assistants or…

Information reviewed September 2026
Official institute website image for K&E Medical Training Center, a CNA training listing in Fort Myers, Florida

Fort Myers, Florida

K&E Medical Training Center

★ 4.9 · 205 reviews

K&E Medical Training Center's official website lists CNA exam preparation. These CNA-related services support existing nursing assistants or…

Information reviewed September 2026
Official institute website image for Leesburg CNA Training Center, a CNA training listing in Leesburg, Florida

Leesburg, Florida

Leesburg CNA Training Center

★ 5 · 32 reviews

✓ Weekend✓ Payment plans

Leesburg CNA Training Center's official website lists CNA exam preparation. These CNA-related services support existing nursing assistants or…

Information reviewed September 2026
Official institute website image for Life Choice Institute, a CNA training listing in New Port Richey, Florida

New Port Richey, Florida

Life Choice Institute

★ 5 · 7 reviews

Life Choice Institute's official website lists CNA exam preparation. These CNA-related services support existing nursing assistants or examination…

Information reviewed September 2026
Official institute website image for Love Reigns Medical Training Center, a CNA training listing in Gainesville, Florida

Gainesville, Florida

Love Reigns Medical Training Center

★ 5 · 42 reviews

Love Reigns Medical Training Center's official website lists CNA exam preparation. These CNA-related services support existing nursing assistants…

Information reviewed September 2026

Margate, Florida

Margate Medical Training Center

★ 4.1 · 28 reviews

Margate Medical Training Center's official website lists CNA exam preparation. These CNA-related services support existing nursing assistants or…

Information reviewed September 2026

West Palm Beach, Florida

Matching Caregivers Institute

★ 5 · 4 reviews

Matching Caregivers Institute's official website lists CNA exam preparation. These CNA-related services support existing nursing assistants or examination…

Information reviewed September 2026

Panama City, Florida

Max’s CPR and Medical Training

★ 5 · 82 reviews

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Max's CPR and Medical Training's official website lists CNA exam preparation. These CNA-related services support existing nursing assistants…

Information reviewed September 2026
Official institute website image for Medical Plus Training Center, a CNA training listing in Fort Pierce, Florida

Fort Pierce, Florida

Medical Plus Training Center

★ 5 · 17 reviews

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Medical Plus Training Center offers CNA examination preparation with hands-on skills practice for certification candidates. The reviewed official…

Information reviewed September 2026
Official institute website image for Metropolitan Technical Career Institute, a CNA training listing in New Port Richey, Florida

New Port Richey, Florida

Metropolitan Technical Career Institute

★ 4.1 · 68 reviews

Metropolitan Technical Career Institute's official website lists CNA exam preparation. These CNA-related services support existing nursing assistants or…

Information reviewed September 2026

Tampa, Florida

National Nursing Institute LLC.

★ 4.9 · 14 reviews

National Nursing Institute LLC.'s official website lists CNA exam preparation. These CNA-related services support existing nursing assistants or…

Information reviewed September 2026
Official institute website image for Next Step Healthcare Training LLC., a CNA training listing in Tallahassee, Florida

Tallahassee, Florida

Next Step Healthcare Training LLC.

★ 4.9 · 104 reviews

Next Step Healthcare Training LLC.'s official website lists CNA exam preparation. These CNA-related services support existing nursing assistants…

Information reviewed September 2026
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How to become a CNA in Florida

Florida has two main examination eligibility routes: complete an approved nurse aide program, or qualify to challenge the exam with a high school diploma or equivalent, or by being at least 18. Every examination applicant also needs a Level II background screening. An approved course can help you prepare, but Florida does not require every applicant to attend one before the first exam attempt. Check the Florida Board of Nursing’s current requirements.

  1. Choose your route. Compare a state-approved training program, a CNA prep course, or the exam-challenge route. Verify any school on the Florida Board’s CNA program list; a directory listing alone does not establish approval or accreditation.
  2. Plan the full cost and timetable. Ask the campus about classroom and hands-on work, admission requirements, uniforms, test fees, and the next available start date before paying.
  3. Apply and complete screening. Follow the Board’s Prometric application and electronic fingerprint instructions.
  4. Take the required test and verify certification. The Florida CNA exam includes knowledge and manual-skills components; the Board describes a special written-test rule for recent approved-program graduates, so check which components apply to you.

How long does Florida CNA training take?

An approved Florida CNA program is a 120-hour course. At 20–40 scheduled hours per week, that is roughly 3–6 weeks of instruction; evening or part-time classes take longer, and exam scheduling, screening and certification add time. A four-week or fast-track class can be possible, but it cannot skip required course hours or the state’s certification steps. Ask for the actual classroom, practical and testing calendar—not only the advertised course length. See the Board’s training and exam FAQ.

For working adults, our Florida records currently flag evening, weekend or fast-track options at schools including First Coast CNA in Jacksonville and Health Science Consulting in Tallahassee. Confirm that their present classroom and clinical schedule fits your availability.

CNA school cost in Florida and ways to pay

What do our listings actually show?

Among 6 current Florida training listings that publish a numeric cost of at least $400, the displayed amounts run from $450 to $1,378. This small directory sample is not a statewide price range or a guarantee that books, uniforms, screening, clinical supplies and the CNA test are included. Request a written, itemized total.

Free training, payment plans and aid

Ask local nursing homes about employer-paid training or reimbursement after hire; CMS explains the nursing-home route. Funding is not automatic. Some listed schools report payment plans or aid, but terms must be confirmed directly and are not offers from this directory.

Florida CNA test, testing centers and online study

Florida’s Prometric exam normally tests both knowledge and hands-on nurse aide skills. The Board describes a 60-question, 90-minute written test and a five-skill manual evaluation; eligible recent graduates of an approved program may have a different testing requirement. Review the current Board instructions and Prometric’s Florida candidate information before scheduling a test center.

Online CNA prep can help with theory, but it does not complete Florida’s manual-skills exam or background screening. If a provider advertises a fully online “CNA license,” ask exactly how it meets Florida’s testing and practical requirements. Our online listings are a separate comparison—not proof that a course qualifies for Florida certification.

Florida CNA questions

Can I take the Florida CNA exam without going to school?

Yes, Florida allows eligible applicants to challenge the exam with a high school diploma or equivalent, or if they are at least 18. You still need the required background screening and test components. After three failed attempts, the Board requires an approved 120-hour training program before another attempt. Check the Board’s eligibility rules.

How do I know whether a Florida CNA school is approved?

Check the exact program on the Florida Board of Nursing’s current CNA program list, then ask the school to confirm its campus, course, next class and recent exam-pass results. “Accredited” in an advertisement is not a substitute for checking Florida approval.

What if I fail the Florida CNA exam?

Ask Prometric which part you failed, how to retest and what fee applies. Florida says a candidate who fails part of the exam three times must complete an approved 120-hour CNA program before trying again. Both required parts must be passed within the state’s score-validity period. See the Board’s exam FAQ.

What can disqualify me from becoming a CNA in Florida?

Florida requires Level II screening and reviews relevant criminal or disciplinary history. A record does not mean every applicant has the same outcome; the offense, timing and any available exemption matter. Check the Board’s screening and eligibility guidance before paying for training if this may affect you.

Can I transfer an out-of-state CNA certificate to Florida?

Florida has an endorsement route for applicants with active, clear out-of-state CNA certification, subject to verification and background screening. It is an application, not an automatic transfer. Check the Board’s endorsement requirements before relying on your prior certificate for work in Florida.

How much are CNAs paid in Florida?

For nursing assistants, the May 2025 Florida median was $18.03 per hour; the lower and upper wage points shown were $16.52 and $22.50. These figures include workers at different experience levels, not a promised new-graduate salary. Pay changes by city, employer and shift. See the U.S. Department of Labor’s Florida wage table.

Where in Florida can CNAs earn more?

Compare local offers rather than assuming one city is always best. The May 2025 wage data show a $19.36 hourly median in Naples–Marco Island, above Florida’s $18.03 median, but a higher local median does not guarantee a higher entry-level offer. Check metro-by-metro wage estimates and living costs.

Are nursing assistants in demand in Florida?

Florida projections estimate nursing-assistant employment rising from about 93,860 in 2024 to 104,140 in 2034, with roughly 14,660 openings a year including replacement openings. A projection is not a job guarantee; compare current employers, schedules and any school-reported placement support. See Florida employment trends.

Florida certification and training rules: Florida Board of Nursing. Nursing-home funding: CMS. Wage and employment figures: U.S. Department of Labor/Florida projections. Directory prices, ratings and schedule indicators come from reviewed school records and may change. Confirm approval, total cost and current availability before enrolling.