CNA classes in Vero Beach, FL

4 nurse aide training programs in Vero Beach are on the official Florida approved list.

  • Official Florida approved list
  • Checked November 2, 2026
  • No paid rankings
Approved programs in Vero Beach4
ZIP codes with a program4
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.

Approved CNA programs in Vero Beach

Listed alphabetically. No program pays to appear here or to change its position.

Indian River State College School of Nursing

Approved
Address
6155 College Lane, Vero Beach, FL 32966
First-time pass rate (2025)
100% (6 of 6 passed)
State program number
1712

Treasure Coast Technical College

Approved
Address
4680 28th Court, Vero Beach, FL 32967
First-time pass rate (2025)
86% (25 of 29 passed)
Earlier years
2022: 52% · 2023: 85% · 2024: 79%
State program number
1151
Highest 2025 pass rate in Vero Beach

Vero Beach High School

Approved
Address
1707 16th Street, Vero Beach, FL 32960
First-time pass rate (2025)
100% (59 of 59 passed)
Earlier years
2022: 96% · 2023: 98% · 2024: 94%
State program number
1267

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 Vero Beach programs did on the state exam

95.7%Vero Beach programs combined, 2025 (90 of 94 passed)
Florida statewide, 202589.1%
YearVero Beach programsFirst-time testersFlorida statewide
202595.7%9489.1%
202490.5%6388.6%
202393.7%7983.9%
202273.7%5781.8%
202193.2%10388.0%
202096.1%5189.4%
201996.6%58–

Combined rate = all first-time passes divided by all first-time testers from Vero Beach's approved programs that year. Source: Florida Board of Nursing yearly pass-rate reports.

Approved programs within 25 miles of Vero Beach

11 more approved programs in nearby cities, nearest first.

ProgramCityDistance2025 pass rate
Sebastian River High School Sebastianabout 10 mi100% (27/27)
Ems Safety & Healthcare Training Center On probationFort Pierceabout 16 mi73% (19/26)
Fort Pierce Westwood Academy On probationFort Pierceabout 16 mi77% (10/13)
Lincoln Park Academy Fort Pierceabout 18 miNo testers
Fort Pierce Central High School Fort Pierceabout 20 mi98% (40/41)
Indian River State College- Dixie Hendry Port Saint Lucieabout 20 mi100% (5/5)
Coastal Technical Institute, NA Program Palm Bayabout 20 mi89% (114/128)
Indian River State College Chastain Camp Port Saint Lucieabout 23 mi90% (9/10)
Indian River State College- R. Duke Nels Port Saint Lucieabout 23 mi89% (50/56)
St. Lucie West Centennial High School Port St. Lucieabout 23 mi100% (30/30)
Eastern Florida State College - Bayside Palm Bayabout 24 mi100% (12/12)

Straight-line distance from the middle of Vero Beach'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.

College or university2
High school1
Career or technical school1

Where they are

4 ZIP codes have at least one approved program in Vero Beach.

32960329623296632967

CNA pay in the Sebastian-Vero Beach-West Vero Corridor, FL area

In May 2025, the median pay for nursing assistants in the Sebastian-Vero Beach-West Vero Corridor, FL metro area was $18.52 an hour ($38,530 a year), across about 870 jobs. That is $0.49 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 Vero Beach: common questions

How many state-approved CNA programs are in Vero Beach?

4 programs in Vero Beach 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 college or university programs (2).

Are there free CNA classes in Vero Beach?

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 Vero Beach programs have facility names. How free training works.

What is the CNA exam pass rate for Vero Beach programs?

In 2025, 90 of 94 first-time testers from Vero Beach programs passed (95.7%), compared with 89.1% statewide. Among programs with at least 10 testers, Vero Beach High School had the highest rate (100%, 59 of 59).

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 Vero Beach?

Nursing assistants in the Sebastian-Vero Beach-West Vero Corridor, FL area had a median pay of $18.52 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.