Believe Nursing Academy
ApprovedAddress
3239 Old Winter Garden Rd, Suite 13, Orlando, FL 32805
Phone
First-time pass rate (2025)
58% (11 of 19 passed)
Earlier years
2023: 57% · 2024: 85%
State program number
1665
CNA classes in Orlando, FL
3 nurse aide training programs in Orlando are on the official Florida approved list.
- Official Florida approved list
- Checked November 2, 2026
- No paid rankings
Approved programs in Orlando3
ZIP codes with a program3
With 2025 pass-rate data2
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.
Approved CNA programs in Orlando
Listed alphabetically. No program pays to appear here or to change its position.
Gabriel Health Institute
ApprovedAddress
6853 West Colonial Drive, Orlando, FL 32818
Phone
First-time pass rate (2025)
No testers reported
State program number
1705
Highest 2025 pass rate in Orlando
Orange Technical College - Orlando Campus
ApprovedAddress
301 W. Amelia St., Orlando, FL 32801
Phone
First-time pass rate (2025)
81% (57 of 70 passed)
Earlier years
2022: 53% · 2023: 76% · 2024: 95%
State program number
1307
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.
How Orlando programs did on the state exam
76.4%Orlando programs combined, 2025 (68 of 89 passed)
Florida statewide, 202589.1%
| Year | Orlando programs | First-time testers | Florida statewide |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 76.4% | 89 | 89.1% |
| 2024 | 90.6% | 64 | 88.6% |
| 2023 | 74.7% | 95 | 83.9% |
| 2022 | 53.4% | 73 | 81.8% |
| 2021 | 81.9% | 149 | 88.0% |
| 2020 | 81.8% | 55 | 89.4% |
| 2019 | 79.5% | 44 | – |
Combined rate = all first-time passes divided by all first-time testers from Orlando's approved programs that year. Source: Florida Board of Nursing yearly pass-rate reports.
Approved programs within 25 miles of Orlando
9 more approved programs in nearby cities, nearest first.
| Program | City | Distance | 2025 pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smtl School of Faith & Nursing, LLC. | Ocoee | about 7 mi | 72% (36/50) |
| Cambridge College of Healthcare & Technology | Altamonte Springs | about 8 mi | 96% (26/27) |
| Donatello School of Nursing and Healthcare | Apopka | about 9 mi | 64% (14/22) |
| Healthcare Educational Center of Florida | Kissimmee | about 17 mi | 25% (1/4) |
| Seminole High School Academy of Health Careers | Sanford | about 18 mi | 96% (25/26) |
| Lake Minneola High School | Minneola | about 19 mi | 92% (12/13) |
| East Ridge High School | Clermont | about 20 mi | 96% (27/28) |
| St. Cloud High School | Saint Cloud | about 23 mi | 92% (34/37) |
| Lake County Schools-Tavares High School | Tavares | about 24 mi | 97% (29/30) |
Straight-line distance from the middle of Orlando's programs, using ZIP code locations from the U.S. Census Bureau. Driving distance will be longer.
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 Orlando.
328013280532818
CNA pay in the Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL area
In May 2025, the median pay for nursing assistants in the Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL metro area was $18.12 an hour ($37,690 a year), across about 12,000 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 Orlando: common questions
How many state-approved CNA programs are in Orlando?
3 programs in Orlando are on the official Florida list we checked on November 2, 2026, and 9 more are within 25 miles. By name, the largest group here is career or technical school programs (2).
Are there free CNA classes in Orlando?
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 Orlando programs have facility names, but 1 within 25 miles does. How free training works.
What is the CNA exam pass rate for Orlando programs?
In 2025, 68 of 89 first-time testers from Orlando programs passed (76.4%), compared with 89.1% statewide. Among programs with at least 10 testers, Orange Technical College - Orlando Campus had the highest rate (81%, 57 of 70).
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 Orlando?
Nursing assistants in the Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, 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.