Florida CNA Training Programs

Find state-approved CNA programs in Florida from $350. Challenge exam or complete training - flexible options available.

120
Hours Required
Including 40 hours clinical
$155
Exam Cost
Prometric testing
$33,390
Average Salary
Annual in Florida
2
Year Renewal
24 hours in-service training

Florida CNA Training Programs

Southern Technical Institute

Multiple Locations (Pinellas Park, Orlando, Tavares)

Cost: $350-$395
Duration: Test prep course
• Pass guarantee
• Small class sizes
• Challenge exam pathway

Florida State College at Jacksonville

Jacksonville, FL

Cost: $1,228
Duration: Two-part program
• Multiple campuses
• Evening/weekend options
• 40-hour clinical rotation

CNA Training Inc

Orlando Area, FL

Cost: $350
Duration: Test prep
• State-approved testing site
• All supplies included
• 6-month practice access

Florida Gateway College

Lake City, FL

Cost: $1,509
Duration: 16 weeks
• Low student-to-faculty ratio
• Hands-on learning
• Fall and spring offerings

Miami Dade College

Miami, FL

Cost: Contact for pricing
Duration: Variable
• Large college system
• Multiple campus locations
• Financial aid available

Hillsborough Community College

Tampa, FL

Cost: Contact for pricing
Duration: Variable
• Tampa Bay area
• Clinical partnerships
• Flexible scheduling

Palm Beach State College

West Palm Beach, FL

Cost: Contact for pricing
Duration: Variable
• State-of-the-art facilities
• Clinical rotations
• Financial aid options

South Florida State College

Avon Park, FL

Cost: $8,071
Duration: Comprehensive program
• Includes uniforms and books
• Clinical lab skills kit
• Exam fees included

CNA Salaries in Florida

Miami

$34,320

Large metropolitan healthcare market

Tampa

$33,150

Major healthcare hub with hospitals

Orlando

$32,890

Growing healthcare sector

Jacksonville

$32,470

Northeast Florida medical centers

Fort Lauderdale

$34,180

South Florida healthcare facilities

St. Petersburg

$32,750

Tampa Bay healthcare region

Tallahassee

$31,280

State capital with government facilities

Fort Myers

$32,180

Southwest Florida retirement community

Florida CNA Requirements

  1. 1 Be at least 18 years old OR have high school diploma/GED
  2. 2 Complete 120 hours of training (including 40 hours clinical) OR challenge exam
  3. 3 Pass criminal background check and drug screening
  4. 4 Complete health screening including TB test and immunizations
  5. 5 Pass Florida CNA exam administered by Prometric ($155)
  6. 6 Register with Florida Agency for Health Care Administration

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