Have you decided to start a career as a certified nursing assistant in Florida? You will need to attend a state approved training program and then to pass the certification competency exam. Florida allows you to work for up to 120 days as a nursing assistant while you complete your training and pass your certification test. Most courses in Florida last for about 6 weeks. Read below for a list of free training options in this state:
Contact a chapter of the American Adult Education Center in Florida if you are looking to train to become a CNA. They are one of the administrators of state approved CNA training programs. It might be possible to receive training for free through financial assistance programs offered by the American Adult Education Center. You will most likely need to apply for any programs to determine if you qualify.
Training is often held at long-term care facilities and other nursing facilities in Florida. This training is often free to individuals who have been hired to work as nursing assistants for the facility. It is important to keep in mind that if you receive your training for free from one of these healthcare providers, you will likely need to sign a contract stating that you will work for that facility for awhile.
There are scholarships available for individuals who want to train as CNAs and HHAs since there is such a high demand throughout the country for qualified aides. You should talk to any CNA programs of interest to determine if they accept scholarships and for information on where and how to apply for a scholarship. A scholarship can help you to access free cna training.
If you once served in the military, you should contact your benefits coordinator. You might have benefits that will help to provide you with training for a new career. These benefits are usually in the form of financial assistance for a college education or other training programs. It is very likely that you could receive assistance to pay for nursing assistant certification training.
Nursing homes in Florida that might be offering free CNA training
Note: These nursing homes DO NOT Provide Free CNA training directly. It is however common for nursing homes to employ you and then pay for your training at another facility. The list below is a list of some of the best nursing homes in Florida. You should look for those with active CNA vacancies and contact them because they are the ones most likely to hire trainees.
Bay Crest Nursing Center – 3611 Transmitter Road Panama City, Florida 32405
Bay Pointe Nursing Pavilion – 4201 31st Street South Saint Petersburg, Florida 33712
Bay St George Care Center – 198 West Hwy 98 Eastpoint, Florida 32328
Bay St Joseph Care And Rehab Center – 220 Ninth Street Port Saint Joe, Florida 32456
Bay Tree Rehab And Nursing Ctn – 2600 Highlands Blvd North Palm Harbor, Florida 34684
Bayfront Medical Center – 701 Sixth Street South Saint Petersburg, Florida 33701
Bayonet Point Health & Rehab – 7210 Beacon Woods Drive Hudson, Florida 34667
Golfcrest Nursing Home – 600 N 17th Ave Hollywood, Florida 33020
Golfview Nursing Home – 3636 Tenth Avenue North Saint Petersburg, Florida 33713
Good Samaritan Center – 10676 Marvin James Blvd Dowling Park, Florida 32064
Governor’s Creek Health & Reha – 803 Oak Street Green Cove Springs, Florida 32043
Grace Health Care Of Clewiston – 301 S Gloria St Clewiston, Florida 33440
Grace Healthcare Of Lakeland – 1919 Lakeland Hills Blvd Lakeland, Florida 33805
Grace Healthcare Of Stp – 521 69th Ave N Saint Petersburg, Florida 33702
Gramercy Park Nursing Ctr – 17475 S Dixie Hwy Miami, Florida 33157
Marianna Convalescent Ctr – 4295 5th Ave Marianna, Florida 32446
Mariner Hc Of Atlantic Shores – 4251 Stack Blvd Melbourne, Florida 32901
Mariner Health Care Of Macclen – 755 South Fifth St Macclenny, Florida 32063
Mariner Health Care Of Orange – 2810 Enterprise Road Debary, Florida 32713
Mariner Health Care Of Port Or – 5600 Victoria Gardens Blvd Port Orange, Florida 32127
Mariner Health Care Of Tuskawi – 1024 Willa Springs Dr Winter Springs, Florida 32708
Mariner Health Of Belleair – 1150 Ponce Deleon Blvd Clearwater, Florida 33756
Mariner Health Of Bonifay – 306 West Brock Ave Bonifay, Florida 32425
Mariner Health Of Clearwater – 4470 East Bay Dr Clearwater, Florida 33764
Mariner Health Of Conway Lakes – 5201 Curry Ford Road Orlando, Florida 32812
Mariner Health Of Inverness – 611 Turner Camp Road Inverness, Florida 34453
Sunrise Health & Rehab Ctr – 4800 Nob Hill Rd Sunrise, Florida 33351
Sunset Point Rehab And Nursing – 1980 Sunset Point Road Clearwater, Florida 33765
Surrey Place Care Center – 110 Se Lee Ave Live Oak, Florida 32060
Surrey Place Convalescent Cent – 5525 21st Avenue West Bradenton, Florida 34209
Surrey Place Convalescent Ctr – 2730 W Marc Knighton Ct Lecanto, Florida 34461
Surrey Place Health & Rehab Cn – 4100 Sw 33rd Ave Ocala, Florida 34474
Susanna Wesley Health Center I – 5300 W 16th Ave Hialeah, Florida 33012
Suwannee Health Care Center – 1620 Helsvenston St Live Oak, Florida 32060
Suwannee Valley Nursing Center – 427 Nw 15th Avenue Jasper, Florida 32052
Sylvan Health Center – 2770 Regency Oaks Blvd Clearwater, Florida 33759
Resolved Questions
Can anyone help me find a free CNA class in New york?
Is there a nursing care facility in West Virgina that offers free CNA classes?
I am looking for a nursing home training cna program 2 year contract you can work and train in tampa bay area.
Hi Judy, have you tried getting in touch with any of the nursing homes above?
hello my name is nicole im looking for cna classes that are not expensive im tring to relocate to the st.pete area
Hi I wanted to know if any of these facilities in the Tampa Bay area are still offering free training.
Hi, I recently moved to Southwest Florida from Long Island NY. I was wondering if anyone can help me . I am looking for a position in either a nursing home or any other facility that will help me obtain my CNA certification while working for them. Thank you
i am looking for a nusring home that offers free cna traing .in orlando area
Hi, I want to know if Orlando FL is has any free CNA classes. I am trying to move from Columbia, SC to FL to better my life as well as my kids. I have two kids who are two years old and six. I dont feel Columbia has any oppertunities for me and i think Orlando is great for me to make a good and comfortable life for us. Please let me know asap because i am planning on moving away from the situation I am in and better myself here. Thanks
I am also currently in school attending Virginia College. I am in a 2 yr. program focusing on becoming a medical assistant to recieve my associates degree.
Hello I have my diploma for Medical Assistant, i was wondering if I would still need to take classes to work as a home health aide, or what do I need to do. I thought that Medical assistant is higher than home health aide? Please can someone please help me with this question.
Thank you
It is a more higher paying qualification, but do yo the nature of the service provided by HHA’s you need to complete that qualification as well.