De-Empire Academy For Healthcare Education
1489 North Military Trail Suite 219, West Palm Beach, FL 33409 · (561) 328-3999
Data: Florida Board of Nursing approved list (August 2026); Florida Board of Nursing, CNA first-time pass rate by program, 1/1/2025-12/31/2025
- First-time pass rate
- 66.67%24 testers · 2025
- Vs statewide
- −22.4points vs 89.08%
- Florida rank
- #124of 130 programs
- Since 2024
- −25.0points vs 91.67% (12 testers)
- Miami area rank
- #21of 23 ranked nearby
How De-Empire Academy For Healthcare Education graduates do on the CNA exam
66.67% of 24 first-time test-takers from De-Empire Academy For Healthcare Education passed the CNA exam (skills and written) in 2025. That is 22.4 points below Florida's statewide rate of 89.08%. It puts the program #124 of 130 Florida programs with 10 or more testers, and #21 of 23 ranked programs in the Miami area.
In 2024, 91.67% of 12 first-time testers passed, so the rate fell 25.0 points year over year. Florida's statewide rate went from 88.58% to 89.08% over the same period.
With 24 testers, one more or one fewer passing student moves the rate by about 4.2 points, so treat small differences with care. The figure combines the skills test and the written exam.
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How De-Empire Academy For Healthcare Education stacks up
- Half of the 130 ranked Florida programs had a first-time pass rate of at least 92.1% in 2025. At 66.67%, De-Empire Academy For Healthcare Education is in the bottom quarter.
- 79 of the 130 reached 90% or higher.
- It had 24 first-time testers; the middle ranked program had 27, so this is one of the smaller programs. Larger groups give a steadier rate.
- 6 other ranked programs are within 25 miles; 4 had a higher first-time pass rate in 2025; the highest was South Tech Academy in Boynton Beach (100.0%, about 13 mi away).
Ranked programs are those with 10 or more first-time testers in the Florida Board of Nursing, CNA first-time pass rate by program, 1/1/2025-12/31/2025. Distances are straight-line between ZIP code centres.
Program details
| Approval | Florida Board of Nursing, program 1566 |
| Status | Approved (list dated August 2026) |
| Address | 1489 North Military Trail Suite 219, West Palm Beach, FL 33409 Palm Beach County |
| Phone | (561) 328-3999 |
| CNA median pay, Miami area | $38,010 a year ($18.28/hour, BLS) |
Call the program to confirm the next start date, schedule and total cost; the state lists don't publish prices.
Other approved CNA programs near West Palm Beach
| Program | City | Distance | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Academy For Nursing And Health Occupations | West Palm Beach | 2 mi | — |
| West Palm Beach Nursing Academy, LLC | West Palm Beach | 2 mi | 33.3% |
| A1 Allied Health Training, LLC | West Palm Beach | 4 mi | — |
| Palm Beach State College- Pct Program | Lake Worth | 7 mi | 83.9% |
| Saint Andral Institute, LLC | Lake Worth | 7 mi | — |
| Lake Worth Community High School | Lake Worth | 7 mi | 60.0% |
Distances are straight-line between ZIP code centres. "—" means fewer than 10 testers or no published rate.
FAQ
What is De-Empire Academy For Healthcare Education's CNA exam pass rate?
66.67% of 24 first-time test-takers from De-Empire Academy For Healthcare Education passed the CNA exam (skills and written) in 2025. That is 22.4 points below Florida's statewide rate of 89.08%, and #124 of 130 Florida programs with 10 or more testers.
Is De-Empire Academy For Healthcare Education a state-approved CNA program?
Yes. It is on the official list of approved nurse aide training programs (Florida Board of Nursing, August 2026) as program 1566. Finishing an approved program makes you eligible for the Florida CNA exam.
Is De-Empire Academy For Healthcare Education's pass rate going up or down?
Down: 66.67% of 24 first-time testers passed in 2025, against 91.67% of 12 in 2024 (−25.0 points). Florida's statewide rate went from 88.58% to 89.08% over the same period.
How many hours of training does Florida require?
120 hours: at least 80 classroom and 40 clinical (20 or more in a nursing home), with 16 hours before any resident contact (Fla. Admin. Code 64B9-15.006). The exam is run by Prometric.
How does De-Empire Academy For Healthcare Education compare with CNA programs nearby?
6 other ranked programs are within 25 miles; 4 had a higher first-time pass rate in 2025; the highest was South Tech Academy in Boynton Beach (100.0%, about 13 mi away).
What other approved CNA programs are near West Palm Beach?
The closest are Academy For Nursing And Health Occupations in West Palm Beach (about 2 mi), West Palm Beach Nursing Academy, LLC in West Palm Beach (about 2 mi, 33% pass rate), A1 Allied Health Training, LLC in West Palm Beach (about 4 mi). Distances are between ZIP code centres.