Ems Safety & Healthcare Training Center
On probationAddress
1803 South 25th St, Fort Pierce, FL 34947
Phone
First-time pass rate (2025)
73% (19 of 26 passed)
Earlier years
2022: 46% · 2023: 50% · 2024: 73%
State program number
1593
CNA classes in Fort Pierce, FL
4 nurse aide training programs in Fort Pierce are on the official Florida approved list.
- Official Florida approved list
- Checked November 2, 2026
- No paid rankings
Approved programs in Fort Pierce4
ZIP codes with a program3
With 2025 pass-rate data3
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 Pierce.
34947 (2)3495034981
How Fort Pierce programs did on the state exam
86.3%Fort Pierce programs combined, 2025 (69 of 80 passed)
Florida statewide, 202589.1%
| Year | Fort Pierce programs | First-time testers | Florida statewide |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 86.3% | 80 | 89.1% |
| 2024 | 78.3% | 69 | 88.6% |
| 2023 | 69.4% | 72 | 83.9% |
| 2022 | 70.0% | 30 | 81.8% |
| 2021 | 85.7% | 21 | 88.0% |
| 2020 | 100.0% | 8 | 89.4% |
| 2019 | 50.0% | 24 | – |
Combined rate = all first-time passes divided by all first-time testers from Fort Pierce's approved programs that year. Source: Florida Board of Nursing yearly pass-rate reports.
Fort Pierce programs at a glance
| Program | ZIP | Phone | 2025 pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ems Safety & Healthcare Training Center On probation | 34947 | (772) 742-8503 | 73% (19/26) |
| Fort Pierce Central High School | 34981 | (772) 468-5888 | 98% (40/41) |
| Fort Pierce Westwood Academy On probation | 34947 | (772) 468-5400 | 77% (10/13) |
| Lincoln Park Academy | 34950 | (772) 468-5474 | No testers |
Approved CNA programs in Fort Pierce
Listed alphabetically. No program pays to appear here or to change its position.
Highest 2025 pass rate in Fort Pierce
Fort Pierce Central High School
ApprovedAddress
4101 South 25th Street, Fort Pierce, FL 34981
Phone
First-time pass rate (2025)
98% (40 of 41 passed)
Earlier years
2022: 80% · 2023: 82% · 2024: 93%
State program number
1651
Fort Pierce Westwood Academy
On probationAddress
1801 Panther Lane, Fort Pierce, FL 34947
Phone
First-time pass rate (2025)
77% (10 of 13 passed)
Earlier years
2022: 100% · 2023: 44% · 2024: 43%
State program number
1464
Lincoln Park Academy
ApprovedAddress
1806 Avenue L, Room # HS-228, Fort Pierce, FL 34950
Phone
First-time pass rate (2025)
No testers reported
State program number
1709
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 Pierce
11 more approved programs in nearby cities, nearest first.
| Program | City | Distance | 2025 pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indian River State College- Dixie Hendry | Port Saint Lucie | about 3 mi | 100% (5/5) |
| Indian River State College Chastain Camp | Port Saint Lucie | about 8 mi | 90% (9/10) |
| Indian River State College- R. Duke Nels | Port Saint Lucie | about 8 mi | 89% (50/56) |
| St. Lucie West Centennial High School | Port St. Lucie | about 8 mi | 100% (30/30) |
| Doxa Academy | Vero Beach | about 10 mi | No testers |
| Port Saint Lucie High School | Port Saint Lucie | about 13 mi | 79% (23/29) |
| Treasure Coast High School | Port Saint Lucie | about 13 mi | 100% (27/27) |
| Jensen Beach High School | Jensen Beach | about 13 mi | 97% (32/33) |
| Vero Beach High School | Vero Beach | about 14 mi | 100% (59/59) |
| Martin County High School | Stuart | about 18 mi | 94% (34/36) |
| Treasure Coast Technical College | Vero Beach | about 20 mi | 86% (25/29) |
Straight-line distance from the middle of Fort Pierce's programs, using ZIP code locations from the U.S. Census Bureau. Driving distance will be longer.
CNA pay in the Port St. Lucie, FL area
In May 2025, the median pay for nursing assistants in the Port St. Lucie, FL metro area was $18.12 an hour ($37,690 a year), across about 2,680 jobs. That is $0.09 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 Pierce: common questions
How many state-approved CNA programs are in Fort Pierce?
4 programs in Fort Pierce are on the official Florida list we checked on November 2, 2026, and 11 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 Pierce?
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 Pierce programs have facility names. How free training works.
What is the CNA exam pass rate for Fort Pierce programs?
In 2025, 69 of 80 first-time testers from Fort Pierce programs passed (86.3%), compared with 89.1% statewide. Among programs with at least 10 testers, Fort Pierce Central High School had the highest rate (98%, 40 of 41).
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 Pierce?
Nursing assistants in the Port St. Lucie, FL area had a median pay of $18.12 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.