American Senior High School
On probationAddress
18350 NW 67th Ave, Miami, FL 33015
Phone
First-time pass rate (2025)
63% (12 of 19 passed)
Earlier years
2022: 64% · 2023: 100% · 2024: 71%
State program number
1003
CNA classes in Miami, FL
14 nurse aide training programs in Miami are on the official Florida approved list.
- Official Florida approved list
- Checked November 2, 2026
- No paid rankings
Approved programs in Miami14
ZIP codes with a program11
With 2025 pass-rate data14
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
11 ZIP codes have at least one approved program in Miami.
33127 (2)33162 (2)33177 (2)3301533142331443314733150331573317533185
How Miami programs did on the state exam
90.6%Miami programs combined, 2025 (681 of 752 passed)
Florida statewide, 202589.1%
| Year | Miami programs | First-time testers | Florida statewide |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 90.6% | 752 | 89.1% |
| 2024 | 89.9% | 188 | 88.6% |
| 2023 | 86.2% | 217 | 83.9% |
| 2022 | 82.5% | 126 | 81.8% |
| 2021 | 84.2% | 260 | 88.0% |
| 2020 | 88.2% | 262 | 89.4% |
| 2019 | 76.9% | 216 | – |
Combined rate = all first-time passes divided by all first-time testers from Miami's approved programs that year. Source: Florida Board of Nursing yearly pass-rate reports.
Miami programs at a glance
Approved CNA programs in Miami
Listed alphabetically. No program pays to appear here or to change its position.
C. G. Bethel High School
On probationAddress
16150 NE 17th Avenue, Miami, FL 33162
Phone
First-time pass rate (2025)
40% (2 of 5 passed)
Earlier years
2023: 50%
State program number
1603
Coral Reef Senior High School
ApprovedAddress
10101 SW 152nd Street, Miami, FL 33157
Phone
First-time pass rate (2025)
94% (16 of 17 passed)
Earlier years
2022: 87% · 2023: 73% · 2024: 95%
State program number
1130
FVI School of Nursing and Technology
ApprovedAddress
7757 West Flagler Street, Suite 220, Miami, FL 33144
Phone
First-time pass rate (2025)
87% (162 of 186 passed)
Earlier years
2021: 95%
State program number
1584
- Who can enroll
- Age 17+ with a high school diploma or GED (under 18 needs a parent or guardian signature)Source, checked November 3, 2026
- Program length
- 180 clock hours over 9 weeks, including a 40-hour supervised clinicalSource, checked November 3, 2026
- Class times
- Day (8:30 am–1:30 pm) or evening (5:30–10:30 pm), Monday to FridaySource, checked November 3, 2026
- Languages
- English and Spanish at the Miami campusSource, checked November 3, 2026
Genesis Vocational Institute
ApprovedAddress
12851 SW 42nd Street, 2nd Floor Suite #131, Miami, FL 33175
Phone
First-time pass rate (2025)
96% (319 of 334 passed)
Earlier years
2022: 79% · 2023: 86% · 2024: 100%
State program number
1387
John A. Ferguson Senior High School
ApprovedAddress
15900 SW 56th Street, Miami, FL 33185
Phone
First-time pass rate (2025)
95% (41 of 43 passed)
Earlier years
2022: 87% · 2023: 86% · 2024: 95%
State program number
1161
Lindsey Hopkins Technical College
ApprovedAddress
750 N.W. 20th Street, Miami, FL 33127
Phone
First-time pass rate (2025)
100% (1 of 1 passed)
Earlier years
2022: 100% · 2023: 100% · 2024: 100%
State program number
1517
Miami Dade College School of Continuing Education & Pro Dev
ApprovedAddress
950 NW 20th Street, Miami, FL 33127
Phone
First-time pass rate (2025)
84% (27 of 32 passed)
State program number
1696
- Program length
- 120 hoursSource, checked November 3, 2026
- Tuition and fees
- $1,479 course feeSource, checked November 3, 2026
- Format
- In person; clinical practice in a long-term facility or health care settingSource, checked November 3, 2026
Miami Jackson Senior High CNA Training Program
ApprovedAddress
1751 NW 36th Street, Miami, FL 33142
Phone
First-time pass rate (2025)
71% (12 of 17 passed)
State program number
1689
Miami Northwestern Senior High
ApprovedAddress
1100 NW 71st Street, Miami, FL 33150
Phone
First-time pass rate (2025)
92% (22 of 24 passed)
Earlier years
2022: 94% · 2023: 94% · 2024: 100%
State program number
1074
North Miami Beach Senior High School
ApprovedAddress
1247 NE 167 St, Miami, FL 33162
Phone
First-time pass rate (2025)
88% (7 of 8 passed)
State program number
1685
Robert Morgan Educational Center and Tech College - PCT
On probationAddress
18180 SW 122nd Avenue, Miami, FL 33177
Phone
First-time pass rate (2025)
95% (18 of 19 passed)
Earlier years
2022: 100% · 2023: 83% · 2024: 63%
State program number
1345
Robert Morgan Educational Center- High School
ApprovedAddress
18180 SW 122nd Avenue, Miami, FL 33177
Phone
First-time pass rate (2025)
87% (32 of 37 passed)
Earlier years
2022: 84% · 2023: 83% · 2024: 86%
State program number
1147
Highest 2025 pass rate in Miami
William H. Turner Technical Arts High School
ApprovedAddress
10151 NW 19th Avenue, Miami, FL 33147
Phone
First-time pass rate (2025)
100% (10 of 10 passed)
Earlier years
2022: 75% · 2023: 100% · 2024: 100%
State program number
1053
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 Miami
8 more approved programs in nearby cities, nearest first.
| Program | City | Distance | 2025 pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miami Lakes Educational Center High School | Miami Lakes | about 8 mi | 92% (24/26) |
| Hialeah Gardens Senior High | Hialeah Gardens | about 11 mi | No testers |
| Cambridge College of Healthcare & Technology | Miami Gardens | about 12 mi | 87% (34/39) |
| Essential School of Nursing, INC. On probation | Miami Gardens | about 12 mi | 100% (5/5) |
| Dade Institute of Technology On probation | North Miami Beach | about 12 mi | 60% (6/10) |
| Alexander "Sandy" Nininger Veteran's Nursing Home | Pembroke Pines | about 14 mi | No testers |
| FVI School of Nursing and Technology | Miramar | about 14 mi | 100% (8/8) |
| South Dade Senior High School A Magnet School On probation | Homestead | about 25 mi | 82% (22/27) |
Straight-line distance from the middle of Miami's programs, using ZIP code locations from the U.S. Census Bureau. Driving distance will be longer.
CNA pay in the Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL area
In May 2025, the median pay for nursing assistants in the Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL metro area was $18.28 an hour ($38,010 a year), across about 23,490 jobs. That is $0.25 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 Miami: common questions
How many state-approved CNA programs are in Miami?
14 programs in Miami are on the official Florida list we checked on November 2, 2026, and 8 more are within 25 miles. By name, the largest group here is high school programs (9).
Are there free CNA classes in Miami?
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 Miami programs have facility names, but 1 within 25 miles does. How free training works.
What is the CNA exam pass rate for Miami programs?
In 2025, 681 of 752 first-time testers from Miami programs passed (90.6%), compared with 89.1% statewide. Among programs with at least 10 testers, William H. Turner Technical Arts High School had the highest rate (100%, 10 of 10).
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 Miami?
Nursing assistants in the Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL area had a median pay of $18.28 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.