Indian River State College Chastain Camp
ApprovedAddress
500 California Blvd, Port Saint Lucie, FL 34986
Phone
First-time pass rate (2025)
90% (9 of 10 passed)
Earlier years
2022: 71% · 2023: 78% · 2024: 100%
State program number
1518
CNA classes in Port Saint Lucie, FL
5 nurse aide training programs in Port Saint Lucie are on the official Florida approved list.
- Official Florida approved list
- Checked November 2, 2026
- No paid rankings
Approved programs in Port Saint Lucie5
ZIP codes with a program3
With 2025 pass-rate data5
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 Port Saint Lucie.
34953 (2)34986 (2)34981
How Port Saint Lucie programs did on the state exam
89.8%Port Saint Lucie programs combined, 2025 (114 of 127 passed)
Florida statewide, 202589.1%
| Year | Port Saint Lucie programs | First-time testers | Florida statewide |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 89.8% | 127 | 89.1% |
| 2024 | 87.0% | 100 | 88.6% |
| 2023 | 82.8% | 134 | 83.9% |
| 2022 | 73.4% | 79 | 81.8% |
| 2021 | 89.4% | 113 | 88.0% |
| 2020 | 88.2% | 102 | 89.4% |
| 2019 | 83.6% | 61 | – |
Combined rate = all first-time passes divided by all first-time testers from Port Saint Lucie's approved programs that year. Source: Florida Board of Nursing yearly pass-rate reports.
Port Saint Lucie programs at a glance
| Program | ZIP | Phone | 2025 pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indian River State College Chastain Camp | 34986 | (772) 336-6330 | 90% (9/10) |
| Indian River State College- Dixie Hendry | 34981 | (772) 336-6330 | 100% (5/5) |
| Indian River State College- R. Duke Nels | 34986 | (772) 336-6330 | 89% (50/56) |
| Port Saint Lucie High School | 34953 | (772) 337-6771 | 79% (23/29) |
| Treasure Coast High School | 34953 | (772) 804-4311 | 100% (27/27) |
Approved CNA programs in Port Saint Lucie
Listed alphabetically. No program pays to appear here or to change its position.
Indian River State College- Dixie Hendry
ApprovedAddress
500 California Blvd, Port Saint Lucie, FL 34981
Phone
First-time pass rate (2025)
100% (5 of 5 passed)
Earlier years
2022: 75% · 2023: 80% · 2024: 83%
State program number
1323
Indian River State College- R. Duke Nels
ApprovedAddress
500 California Blvd, Port Saint Lucie, FL 34986
Phone
First-time pass rate (2025)
89% (50 of 56 passed)
Earlier years
2022: 59% · 2023: 79% · 2024: 82%
State program number
1321
Port Saint Lucie High School
ApprovedAddress
1201 SE Jaguar Lane, Port Saint Lucie, FL 34953
Phone
First-time pass rate (2025)
79% (23 of 29 passed)
Earlier years
2022: 94% · 2023: 96% · 2024: 96%
State program number
1628
Highest 2025 pass rate in Port Saint Lucie
Treasure Coast High School
ApprovedAddress
1000 SW Darwin Blvd, Port Saint Lucie, FL 34953
Phone
First-time pass rate (2025)
100% (27 of 27 passed)
Earlier years
2022: 70% · 2023: 82% · 2024: 83%
State program number
1198
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 Port Saint Lucie
10 more approved programs in nearby cities, nearest first.
| Program | City | Distance | 2025 pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. Lucie West Centennial High School | Port St. Lucie | about 1 mi | 100% (30/30) |
| Fort Pierce Central High School | Fort Pierce | about 6 mi | 98% (40/41) |
| Jensen Beach High School | Jensen Beach | about 9 mi | 97% (32/33) |
| Lincoln Park Academy | Fort Pierce | about 10 mi | No testers |
| Ems Safety & Healthcare Training Center On probation | Fort Pierce | about 10 mi | 73% (19/26) |
| Fort Pierce Westwood Academy On probation | Fort Pierce | about 10 mi | 77% (10/13) |
| Martin County High School | Stuart | about 11 mi | 94% (34/36) |
| Doxa Academy | Vero Beach | about 19 mi | No testers |
| South Fork High School | Stuart | about 19 mi | 87% (27/31) |
| Vero Beach High School | Vero Beach | about 23 mi | 100% (59/59) |
Straight-line distance from the middle of Port Saint Lucie'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 Port Saint Lucie: common questions
How many state-approved CNA programs are in Port Saint Lucie?
5 programs in Port Saint Lucie are on the official Florida list we checked on November 2, 2026, and 10 more are within 25 miles. By name, the largest group here is college or university programs (3).
Are there free CNA classes in Port Saint Lucie?
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 Port Saint Lucie programs have facility names. How free training works.
What is the CNA exam pass rate for Port Saint Lucie programs?
In 2025, 114 of 127 first-time testers from Port Saint Lucie programs passed (89.8%), compared with 89.1% statewide. Among programs with at least 10 testers, Treasure Coast High School had the highest rate (100%, 27 of 27).
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 Port Saint Lucie?
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.