South Florida Healthcare Institute
7700 West Camino Real Suite 401, Boca Raton, FL 33433 · (800) 816-3489
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
- 93.69%111 testers · 2025
- Vs statewide
- +4.6points vs 89.08%
- Florida rank
- #55of 130 programs (top 43%)
- Since 2024
- −6.3points vs 100% (79 testers)
- Miami area rank
- #7of 23 ranked nearby
How South Florida Healthcare Institute graduates do on the CNA exam
93.69% of 111 first-time test-takers from South Florida Healthcare Institute passed the CNA exam (skills and written) in 2025. That is 4.6 points above Florida's statewide rate of 89.08%. It puts the program #55 of 130 Florida programs with 10 or more testers (top 43%), and #7 of 23 ranked programs in the Miami area.
In 2024, 100% of 79 first-time testers passed, so the rate fell 6.3 points year over year. Florida's statewide rate went from 88.58% to 89.08% over the same period.
With 111 testers, one more or one fewer passing student moves the rate by about 0.9 points. The figure combines the skills test and the written exam.
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How South Florida Healthcare Institute stacks up
- Half of the 130 ranked Florida programs had a first-time pass rate of at least 92.1% in 2025. At 93.69%, South Florida Healthcare Institute is in the second quarter.
- 79 of the 130 reached 90% or higher.
- It had 111 first-time testers; the middle ranked program had 27, so this is one of the larger programs. Larger groups give a steadier rate.
- 7 other ranked programs are within 25 miles; 1 had a higher first-time pass rate in 2025; the highest was South Tech Academy in Boynton Beach (100.0%, about 14 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 1652 |
| Status | Approved (list dated August 2026) |
| Address | 7700 West Camino Real Suite 401, Boca Raton, FL 33433 Palm Beach County |
| Phone | (800) 816-3489 |
| 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 Boca Raton
| Program | City | Distance | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Boca Raton Community High School | Boca Raton | 5 mi | 93.3% |
| Andrews High School Na Program | Pompano Beach | 6 mi | — |
| Atlantic Technical College At Coconut Creek High School Academy | Coconut Creek | 7 mi | — |
| Ftc Training Center | North Lauderdale | 8 mi | 88.4% |
| Hope College Of Arts & Sciences | Pompano Beach | 8 mi | — |
| Triple Crown Academy For Nursing & Health Occupations, LLC | Tamarac | 12 mi | — |
Distances are straight-line between ZIP code centres. "—" means fewer than 10 testers or no published rate.
FAQ
What is South Florida Healthcare Institute's CNA exam pass rate?
93.69% of 111 first-time test-takers from South Florida Healthcare Institute passed the CNA exam (skills and written) in 2025. That is 4.6 points above Florida's statewide rate of 89.08%, and #55 of 130 Florida programs with 10 or more testers.
Is South Florida Healthcare 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 1652. Finishing an approved program makes you eligible for the Florida CNA exam.
Is South Florida Healthcare Institute's pass rate going up or down?
Down: 93.69% of 111 first-time testers passed in 2025, against 100% of 79 in 2024 (−6.3 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 South Florida Healthcare Institute compare with CNA programs nearby?
7 other ranked programs are within 25 miles; 1 had a higher first-time pass rate in 2025; the highest was South Tech Academy in Boynton Beach (100.0%, about 14 mi away).
What other approved CNA programs are near Boca Raton?
The closest are West Boca Raton Community High School in Boca Raton (about 5 mi, 93% pass rate), Andrews High School Na Program in Pompano Beach (about 6 mi), Atlantic Technical College At Coconut Creek High School Academy in Coconut Creek (about 7 mi). Distances are between ZIP code centres.