CNA classes in West Palm Beach, FL
5 nurse aide training programs in West Palm Beach are on the official Florida approved list.
- Official Florida approved list
- Checked November 2, 2026
- No paid rankings
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
4 ZIP codes have at least one approved program in West Palm Beach.
How West Palm Beach programs did on the state exam
| Year | West Palm Beach programs | First-time testers | Florida statewide |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 57.9% | 38 | 89.1% |
| 2024 | 91.7% | 12 | 88.6% |
| 2023 | 91.7% | 12 | 83.9% |
| 2022 | 86.7% | 30 | 81.8% |
| 2021 | 100.0% | 1 | 88.0% |
| 2019 | 75.0% | 16 | – |
Combined rate = all first-time passes divided by all first-time testers from West Palm Beach's approved programs that year. Source: Florida Board of Nursing yearly pass-rate reports.
West Palm Beach programs at a glance
| Program | ZIP | Phone | 2025 pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| A1 Allied Health Training, LLC | 33415 | (561) 975-1498 | No testers |
| Academy for Nursing and Health Occupation | 33417 | (561) 683-1400 | 100% (2/2) |
| College of Health and Allied Development | 33406 | (561) 350-1697 | No testers |
| De-Empire Academy for Healthcare Education | 33409 | (561) 951-6537 | 67% (16/24) |
| West Palm Beach Nursing Academy, LLC | 33417 | (561) 355-5086 | 33% (4/12) |
Approved CNA programs in West Palm Beach
Listed alphabetically. No program pays to appear here or to change its position.
Academy for Nursing and Health Occupation
ApprovedCollege of Health and Allied Development
ApprovedDe-Empire Academy for Healthcare Education
ApprovedWest Palm Beach Nursing Academy, LLC
ApprovedSource: 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 West Palm Beach
9 more approved programs in nearby cities, nearest first.
| Program | City | Distance | 2025 pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palm Beach State College- PCT Program | Lake Worth | about 5 mi | 84% (26/31) |
| Lake Worth Community High School | Lake Worth | about 6 mi | 60% (21/35) |
| Medical Institute of Palm Beach, INC. | Greenacres | about 7 mi | 91% (38/42) |
| Hearts Associates Institute | Boynton Beach, | about 11 mi | No testers |
| South Tech Academy | Boynton Beach | about 13 mi | 100% (21/21) |
| Alliance Training Center | Delray Beach | about 17 mi | 50% (2/4) |
| Grace School of Nursing INC. On probation | Loxahatchee | about 18 mi | 50% (3/6) |
| West Boca Raton Community High School | Boca Raton | about 22 mi | 93% (28/30) |
| South Florida Healthcare Institute | Boca Raton | about 22 mi | 94% (104/111) |
Straight-line distance from the middle of West Palm Beach'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 West Palm Beach: common questions
How many state-approved CNA programs are in West Palm Beach?
5 programs in West Palm Beach 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 (4).
Are there free CNA classes in West Palm 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 West Palm Beach programs have facility names. How free training works.
What is the CNA exam pass rate for West Palm Beach programs?
In 2025, 22 of 38 first-time testers from West Palm Beach programs passed (57.9%), compared with 89.1% statewide. Among programs with at least 10 testers, De-Empire Academy for Healthcare Education had the highest rate (67%, 16 of 24).
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 West Palm Beach?
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.