3 nurse aide training programs in the Panama City metro area are approved by the state (Florida Board of Nursing, list dated August 2026), in 2 cities. 2 accredited colleges here also report CNA costs and graduates, compared further down.
Updated October 2026 · Data: Florida Board of Nursing (August 2026), IPEDS 2023–24, BLS May 2025
Source: Florida Board of Nursing, Approved Certified Nursing Assistant Training Programs, list dated August 2026. Programs are sorted by city. Call to confirm the next start date, schedule and total cost.
Sorted by number of 2023–24 graduates (IPEDS), a proxy for program size and stability.
This public career school in Washington County graduated 13 CNA students in 2023–24.
Public four-year institution in Panama City that reported 6 CNA graduates in 2023–24. Annual in-district tuition (before fees): $1,750 ($7,065 out of state).
3 nurse aide training programs in the Panama City-Panama City Beach, FL metro area are on the official Florida list (Florida Board of Nursing, August 2026), across 2 cities.
In 2025, Florida Panhandle Technical College (100% of 28 testers) had the highest first-time pass rates among local programs with 10 or more testers.
Certified Nursing Assistants in the Panama City-Panama City Beach, FL metro earn a median $36,420 a year ($17.51/hour), per BLS May 2025 data. That compares with $37,510 statewide and $42,260 nationally.
Federal rules require at least 75 hours of training, including at least 16 hours of supervised practical training. Many states require more.