Sarasota Memorial Healthcare System (Smhcs)
1700 S. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FL 34239 · (941) 917-9000
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
- 97.56%41 testers · 2025
- Vs statewide
- +8.5points vs 89.08%
- Florida rank
- #33of 130 programs (top 26%)
- Since 2024
- +10.9points vs 86.67% (15 testers)
- North Port area rank
- #1of 4 ranked nearby
How Sarasota Memorial Healthcare System (Smhcs) graduates do on the CNA exam
97.56% of 41 first-time test-takers from Sarasota Memorial Healthcare System (Smhcs) passed the CNA exam (skills and written) in 2025. That is 8.5 points above Florida's statewide rate of 89.08%. It puts the program #33 of 130 Florida programs with 10 or more testers (top 26%), and #1 of 4 ranked programs in the North Port area.
In 2024, 86.67% of 15 first-time testers passed, so the rate rose 10.9 points year over year. Florida's statewide rate went from 88.58% to 89.08% over the same period.
With 41 testers, one more or one fewer passing student moves the rate by about 2.4 points. The figure combines the skills test and the written exam.
See the best CNA programs in North Port by pass rate · All 130 ranked Florida programs
How Sarasota Memorial Healthcare System (Smhcs) stacks up
- Half of the 130 ranked Florida programs had a first-time pass rate of at least 92.1% in 2025. At 97.56%, Sarasota Memorial Healthcare System (Smhcs) is in the second quarter.
- 79 of the 130 reached 90% or higher.
- It had 41 first-time testers; the middle ranked program had 27, so this is one of the larger programs. Larger groups give a steadier rate.
- 3 other ranked programs are within 25 miles; none had a higher first-time pass rate in 2025.
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 1680 |
| Status | Approved (list dated August 2026) |
| Address | 1700 S. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FL 34239 Sarasota County |
| Phone | (941) 917-9000 |
| CNA median pay, North Port area | $39,950 a year ($19.21/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 Sarasota
| Program | City | Distance | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Suncoast Technical College | Sarasota | 3 mi | 92.1% |
| Meridian West Central College | Sarasota | 6 mi | 76.5% |
| Manatee Technical College | Bradenton | 13 mi | 96.4% |
| Horizon Healthcare Institute, Inc - Nursing Assistant Training | Port Charlotte | 29 mi | — |
| Pinellas Technical College - | Saint Petersburg | 31 mi | — |
| Charlotte Technical College Nursing Assistant Program | Port Charlotte | 32 mi | 91.3% |
Distances are straight-line between ZIP code centres. "—" means fewer than 10 testers or no published rate.
FAQ
What is Sarasota Memorial Healthcare System (Smhcs)'s CNA exam pass rate?
97.56% of 41 first-time test-takers from Sarasota Memorial Healthcare System (Smhcs) passed the CNA exam (skills and written) in 2025. That is 8.5 points above Florida's statewide rate of 89.08%, and #33 of 130 Florida programs with 10 or more testers.
Is Sarasota Memorial Healthcare System (Smhcs) 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 1680. Finishing an approved program makes you eligible for the Florida CNA exam.
Is Sarasota Memorial Healthcare System (Smhcs)'s pass rate going up or down?
Up: 97.56% of 41 first-time testers passed in 2025, against 86.67% of 15 in 2024 (+10.9 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 Sarasota Memorial Healthcare System (Smhcs) compare with CNA programs nearby?
3 other ranked programs are within 25 miles; none had a higher first-time pass rate in 2025.
What other approved CNA programs are near Sarasota?
The closest are Suncoast Technical College in Sarasota (about 3 mi, 92% pass rate), Meridian West Central College in Sarasota (about 6 mi, 76% pass rate), Manatee Technical College in Bradenton (about 13 mi, 96% pass rate). Distances are between ZIP code centres.