Hillsborough Community College
4001 W Tampa Bay Blvd
CNA Training Program
- Duration:
- 84 hours
- Phone:
- (813) 259-6010
CNA Classes in Tampa, FL
7 state-approved Certified Nurse Aide training programs in Tampa. Tuition ranges from $1,195. Florida requires None required (challenge exam allowed) of training and uses Prometric for the competency exam.
Programs in Tampa
7
Tuition Range
$1,195
State Required Hours
None required (challenge exam allowed)
Exam Vendor
Prometric
Lowest tuition
HCC Institute for Corporate and Continuing Education
$1,195 · 84 classroom/lab hours plus optional 40 clinical hours
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HCC Institute for Corporate and Continuing Education
4115 N Lois Ave
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
- Duration:
- 84 classroom/lab hours plus optional 40 clinical hours
- Cost:
- $1,195
- Phone:
- (813) 259-6010
National Nursing Institute
8900 N Armenia Ave, Suite 206
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
- Phone:
- (813) 252-6538
Aguilas International Technical Institute
225 W Bush Blvd
Nursing Assistant Exam Prep (CNA)
- Duration:
- ~40 hours over 2 weeks
- Phone:
- (813) 871-2407
Erwin Technical College
2010 E Hillsborough Ave
Patient Care Technician (CNA-eligible)
- Phone:
- (813) 769-5180
Becoming a CNA in Florida
Florida is unusual in giving you two distinct paths to becoming a CNA, and the choice matters more than most candidates realize. If you have any prior healthcare experience — medical assistant, home health aide, EMT, military medic, or internationally trained nurse — the challenge-exam pathway can put you on the registry in as little as 2 to 4 weeks for around $250 total. If you are starting from zero, a 120-hour training program is the lower-risk choice even though it is not legally required, because first-time challengers without healthcare experience have a much lower pass rate on the skills portion of the Prometric exam than program graduates.
Frequently Asked Questions: CNA Training in Tampa
How many CNA training programs are available in Tampa, FL?
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Our directory lists 7 state-approved Certified Nurse Aide training programs in Tampa, FL. All programs must meet Florida's minimum of None required (challenge exam allowed) and prepare graduates to sit for the Prometric competency exam.
How much does CNA training cost in Tampa?
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Published tuition for CNA programs in Tampa ranges from $1,195. HCC Institute for Corporate and Continuing Education lists the lowest tuition at $1,195. Total out-of-pocket cost also includes the state exam fee ($155 total ($35 written + $120 skills)), background check, and uniforms.
What is the fastest CNA program in Tampa?
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Aguilas International Technical Institute offers the shortest published program in Tampa at ~40 hours over 2 weeks. Florida requires None required (challenge exam allowed) of state-approved training, so any accelerated program must compress the required hours into a shorter calendar window through full-time scheduling. Call (813) 871-2407 for current cohort start dates.
How do I become a CNA in Tampa, FL?
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To work as a CNA in Tampa, you must meet Florida training requirements (None required (challenge exam allowed)), pass the Prometric competency exam (Two-part exam: a written (or oral) knowledge test plus a hands-on skills evaluation. Florida candidates may attempt the exam up to three times within a two-year window without formal training.), and clear a Level II background screening (Livescan fingerprinting, ORI# EDOH0380Z) through the Florida Department of Law Enforcement and FBI. Most candidates complete the full process in 2–10 weeks depending on whether you challenge the exam directly or complete a training program first.
Are there free CNA classes in Tampa?
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No Tampa program on our directory currently advertises free tuition, but many Florida nursing facilities pay for CNA training in exchange for a work commitment after certification. Ask local long-term care employers about employer-sponsored training programs, and check the American Red Cross and Job Corps for additional pathways.