Genesis Vocational Institute
12851 SW 42nd St. 2nd Floor Ste #131, Miami, FL 33175 · (305) 223-0506
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
- 95.51%334 testers · 2025
- Vs statewide
- +6.4points vs 89.08%
- Florida rank
- #45of 130 programs (top 35%)
- Miami area rank
- #3of 23 ranked nearby
How Genesis Vocational Institute graduates do on the CNA exam
95.51% of 334 first-time test-takers from Genesis Vocational Institute passed the CNA exam (skills and written) in 2025. That is 6.4 points above Florida's statewide rate of 89.08%. It puts the program #45 of 130 Florida programs with 10 or more testers (top 35%), and #3 of 23 ranked programs in the Miami area.
In 2024 only 4 first-time testers sat the exam (100% passed), too few to compare with 2025.
With 334 testers, one more or one fewer passing student moves the rate by about 0.3 points. The figure combines the skills test and the written exam.
See the best CNA programs in Miami by pass rate · All 130 ranked Florida programs
How Genesis Vocational Institute stacks up
- Half of the 130 ranked Florida programs had a first-time pass rate of at least 92.1% in 2025. At 95.51%, Genesis Vocational Institute is in the second quarter.
- 79 of the 130 reached 90% or higher.
- It had 334 first-time testers; the middle ranked program had 27, so this is one of the larger programs. Larger groups give a steadier rate.
- 12 other ranked programs are within 25 miles; 1 had a higher first-time pass rate in 2025; the highest was William H. Turner Technical Arts High School in Miami (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 1387 |
| Status | Approved (list dated August 2026) |
| Address | 12851 SW 42nd St. 2nd Floor Ste #131, Miami, FL 33175 Miami-Dade County |
| Phone | (305) 223-0506 |
| 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 Miami
| Program | City | Distance | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| John A. Ferguson Senior High School | Miami | 3 mi | 95.3% |
| FVI School Of Nursing And Technology | Miami | 6 mi | 87.1% |
| Robert Morgan Educational Center And Technical College - Pct | Miami | 10 mi | 94.7% |
| Robert Morgan Educational Center- High School | Miami | 10 mi | 86.5% |
| Coral Reef Senior High School | Miami | 10 mi | 94.1% |
| Miami Jackson Senior High CNA Training Program | Miami | 11 mi | 70.6% |
Distances are straight-line between ZIP code centres. "—" means fewer than 10 testers or no published rate.
FAQ
What is Genesis Vocational Institute's CNA exam pass rate?
95.51% of 334 first-time test-takers from Genesis Vocational Institute passed the CNA exam (skills and written) in 2025. That is 6.4 points above Florida's statewide rate of 89.08%, and #45 of 130 Florida programs with 10 or more testers.
Is Genesis Vocational Institute 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 1387. Finishing an approved program makes you eligible for the Florida CNA exam.
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 Genesis Vocational Institute compare with CNA programs nearby?
12 other ranked programs are within 25 miles; 1 had a higher first-time pass rate in 2025; the highest was William H. Turner Technical Arts High School in Miami (100.0%, about 13 mi away).
What other approved CNA programs are near Miami?
The closest are John A. Ferguson Senior High School in Miami (about 3 mi, 95% pass rate), FVI School Of Nursing And Technology in Miami (about 6 mi, 87% pass rate), Robert Morgan Educational Center And Technical College - Pct in Miami (about 10 mi, 95% pass rate). Distances are between ZIP code centres.