C & M Gifted Hands Healthcare Institute
On probationAddress
3049 Cleveland Ave, Suite 210, Fort Myers, FL 33901
Phone
First-time pass rate (2025)
71% (20 of 28 passed)
Earlier years
2023: 67% · 2024: 63%
State program number
1620
CNA classes in Fort Myers, FL
5 nurse aide training programs in Fort Myers are on the official Florida approved list.
- Official Florida approved list
- Checked November 2, 2026
- No paid rankings
Approved programs in Fort Myers5
ZIP codes with a program3
With 2025 pass-rate data4
Reading pass rates. The rate is the share of a program's first-time test takers who passed in 2025. Small programs can swing a lot, so look at how many people tested, not just the percentage. Compare every Florida program.
What kinds of programs
Grouped by the wording of each program's name on the state list, not by an official category.
Where they are
3 ZIP codes have at least one approved program in Fort Myers.
33901 (3)3391233916
How Fort Myers programs did on the state exam
87.8%Fort Myers programs combined, 2025 (108 of 123 passed)
Florida statewide, 202589.1%
| Year | Fort Myers programs | First-time testers | Florida statewide |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 87.8% | 123 | 89.1% |
| 2024 | 84.2% | 133 | 88.6% |
| 2023 | 86.4% | 103 | 83.9% |
| 2022 | 81.6% | 76 | 81.8% |
| 2021 | 90.3% | 113 | 88.0% |
| 2020 | 76.3% | 93 | 89.4% |
| 2019 | 81.3% | 75 | – |
Combined rate = all first-time passes divided by all first-time testers from Fort Myers's approved programs that year. Source: Florida Board of Nursing yearly pass-rate reports.
Fort Myers programs at a glance
| Program | ZIP | Phone | 2025 pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| C & M Gifted Hands Healthcare Institute On probation | 33901 | (904) 508-3990 | 71% (20/28) |
| Fort Myers Technical College | 33916 | (239) 334-4544 | 90% (54/60) |
| Horizon Healthcare Institute | 33901 | (239) 939-1992 | 100% (16/16) |
| South Fort Myers High School | 33912 | (239) 561-0060 | 95% (18/19) |
| Trinity Training Center LLC | 33901 | (239) 810-4726 | No testers |
Approved CNA programs in Fort Myers
Listed alphabetically. No program pays to appear here or to change its position.
Fort Myers Technical College
ApprovedAddress
3800 Michigan Ave, Fort Myers, FL 33916
Phone
First-time pass rate (2025)
90% (54 of 60 passed)
Earlier years
2022: 80% · 2023: 86% · 2024: 93%
State program number
1052
Highest 2025 pass rate in Fort Myers
Horizon Healthcare Institute
ApprovedAddress
4048 Evans Ave, Suite 301, Fort Myers, FL 33901
Phone
First-time pass rate (2025)
100% (16 of 16 passed)
Earlier years
2022: 0% · 2023: 100% · 2024: 100%
State program number
1171
South Fort Myers High School
ApprovedAddress
14020 Plantation Road, Fort Myers, FL 33912
Phone
First-time pass rate (2025)
95% (18 of 19 passed)
Earlier years
2022: 87% · 2023: 92% · 2024: 82%
State program number
1179
Trinity Training Center LLC
ApprovedAddress
3618 Evans Ave, Fort Myers, FL 33901
Phone
First-time pass rate (2025)
No testers reported
State program number
1686
Source: Florida Board of Nursing, Approved CNA training programs list (list dated September 5, 2025). Checked November 2, 2026.
Pass rates: Florida Board of Nursing, FLCNA First Time Combined Pass Rate by Program, 1 Jan to 31 Dec 2025. A pass rate counts first-time test takers only.
Program details change. Always confirm start dates, cost and approval status with the program and the state before you enroll. How we collect this data.
Approved programs within 25 miles of Fort Myers
7 more approved programs in nearby cities, nearest first.
| Program | City | Distance | 2025 pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Institute of Health Careers | Lehigh Acres | about 10 mi | 96% (44/46) |
| Ida S. Baker High School Medical Academy | Cape Coral | about 11 mi | 86% (25/29) |
| Cape Coral Technical College | Cape Coral | about 12 mi | 96% (111/116) |
| Mariner High School | Cape Coral | about 12 mi | 88% (15/17) |
| Estero High School Medical Academy | Estero | about 16 mi | 100% (16/16) |
| East Lee County High School | Lehigh Acres | about 17 mi | 100% (38/38) |
| Bonita Springs High School | Bonita Springs | about 18 mi | 90% (26/29) |
Straight-line distance from the middle of Fort Myers's programs, using ZIP code locations from the U.S. Census Bureau. Driving distance will be longer.
CNA pay in the Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL area
In May 2025, the median pay for nursing assistants in the Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL metro area was $18.04 an hour ($37,510 a year), across about 3,520 jobs. That is $0.01 an hour above the Florida median of $18.03.
The median is the middle value: half of nursing assistants earned more and half earned less. Compare pay across Florida metro areas or read our CNA salary guide.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Nursing Assistants (31-1131), retrieved November 2, 2026.
CNA classes in Fort Myers: common questions
How many state-approved CNA programs are in Fort Myers?
5 programs in Fort Myers are on the official Florida list we checked on November 2, 2026, and 7 more are within 25 miles. By name, the largest group here is career or technical school programs (3).
Are there free CNA classes in Fort Myers?
Under federal rules, a nursing facility can't charge you for approved training if it employs you or has offered you a job. None of the Fort Myers programs have facility names. How free training works.
What is the CNA exam pass rate for Fort Myers programs?
In 2025, 108 of 123 first-time testers from Fort Myers programs passed (87.8%), compared with 89.1% statewide. Among programs with at least 10 testers, Horizon Healthcare Institute had the highest rate (100%, 16 of 16).
What do I need to become a CNA in Florida?
In Florida, you need a passing score on the state exam plus one of three things: an approved training program, a high school diploma (or equivalent), or being 18 or older. See the full Florida requirements.
How much do CNAs make in Fort Myers?
Nursing assistants in the Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL area had a median pay of $18.04 an hour in May 2025, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
How long is CNA training?
Federal rules require at least 75 hours, including 16 hours of supervised hands-on practice. The Florida Board of Nursing doesn't list a required number of hours, so program length varies. How long CNA training takes.