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.
Search all Florida CNA-related listings: this broader search includes training schools and service providers. The two groups are shown separately below.
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.
Well-reviewed Florida schools to explore
These listed businesses have at least a 4.8 public rating and 500 reviews, and their records confirm CNA training. Reviews may cover the business as a whole—not its CNA course—and this is not a ranking of program quality or state approval.
Brandon
CNA Training & Testing Center
5.0 rating · 700 public reviews
Miami
FVI School of Nursing and Technology
4.9 rating · 2,427 public reviews
Orlando
Gabriel Health Institute
4.8 rating · 913 public reviews
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City counts include both training listings and other CNA services; check each listing’s program status.
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55 listings with initial CNA training reported
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Hialeah, Florida
Vida Training Center
Vida Training Center lists Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) training designed around preparation for the nurse-assistant certification process. The…
Information reviewed September 2026Florida 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
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Casselberry, Florida
Nurse Prep Pros & Wellness Center
Nurse Prep Pros & Wellness Center's official website lists CNA exam preparation. These CNA-related services support existing nursing…
Information reviewed September 2026
Orlando, Florida
Nursing Education Training Center (NETC-HEALTH)
Nursing Education Training Center (NETC-HEALTH)'s official website lists CNA exam preparation. These CNA-related services support existing nursing assistants…
Information reviewed September 2026
Casselberry, Florida
Nursing for Success CPR & AHA Training
Nursing for Success CPR & AHA Training's official website lists CNA exam preparation. These CNA-related services support existing…
Information reviewed September 2026
Jacksonville, Florida
One Week CNA Training & Testing Center
One Week CNA Training & Testing Center's official website lists CNA exam preparation. These CNA-related services support existing…
Information reviewed September 2026
Tampa, Florida
Premiere Healthcare Training Services, LLC
Premiere Healthcare Training Services, LLC's official website lists CNA exam preparation. These CNA-related services support existing nursing assistants…
Information reviewed September 2026
Tavares, Florida
Rapid Time Education Center
Rapid Time Education Center's official website lists CNA exam preparation. These CNA-related services support existing nursing assistants or…
Information reviewed September 2026
Miami, Florida
South Florida Institute of Technology
South Florida Institute of Technology's official website lists CNA exam preparation. These CNA-related services support existing nursing assistants…
Information reviewed September 2026Hialeah, Florida
South Florida Institute of Technology
South Florida Institute of Technology's official website lists CNA exam preparation. These CNA-related services support existing nursing assistants…
Information reviewed September 2026
Orlando, Florida
Southern Technical Institute
Southern Technical Institute's official website lists CNA exam preparation. These CNA-related services support existing nursing assistants or examination…
Information reviewed September 2026Pinellas Park, Florida
Southern Technical Institute
Southern Technical Institute's official website lists CNA exam preparation. These CNA-related services support existing nursing assistants or examination…
Information reviewed September 2026Hialeah, Florida
SSF Consulting and Support Center
SSF Consulting and Support Center's official website lists CNA exam preparation. These CNA-related services support existing nursing assistants…
Information reviewed September 2026
Pompano Beach, Florida
TLC Medical Training
TLC Medical Training's official website lists CNA exam preparation. These CNA-related services support existing nursing assistants or examination…
Information reviewed September 2026
Margate, Florida
VitaLink Training
VitaLink Training's official website lists CNA exam preparation. These CNA-related services support existing nursing assistants or examination candidates…
Information reviewed September 2026
North Fort Myers, Florida
Zeal Technical Institute
Zeal Technical Institute's official website lists CNA exam preparation. These CNA-related services support existing nursing assistants or examination…
Information reviewed September 2026How 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Apply and complete screening. Follow the Board’s Prometric application and electronic fingerprint instructions.
- 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.
Examples to ask: First Coast CNA (payment plans)Health Science Consulting (payment plans)FVI School of Nursing and Technology, Miami (financial aid reported)
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.