Becoming a Certified Nursing Assistant in Florida

Are you hardworking, empathetic, and looking for a stable career in the health care industry? If so, a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) might be the right career choice for you! CNAs work closely with patients on a day to day basis to help ensure their overall health and well-being. Typical tasks of a CNA include assisting with activities of daily living, taking vital signs, and being an
emotional support for patients. Certified Nursing Assistants work in nursing homes, home health care agencies, assisted living facilities, hospitals, and various other medical clinics under the guidance of a Registered Nurse or a Licenses Practical Nurse.

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CNA Programs in Florida

  1. Ablehearts Academy For Certified Nursing Assistants

    855 Carpentars Way, Lakeland, FL 33809
    Phone: 863-213-3335
    Email: [email protected]
  2. Academy For Nursing And Health Occupations

    5154 Okeechobee Blvd. Suite 201, West Palm Beach, FL 33417
    Phone: 561-683-1400
    Email: [email protected]
  3. Academy Of Health Careers-Crystal River High School

    3195 Crystal River High Drive, Crystal River, FL 34428
    Phone: 352-795-4641
    Email: [email protected]
  4. Academy Of Health Professions

    1900 NW 13Th Street, Gainesville, FL 32609
    Phone: (352) 955-6707
    Email: [email protected]
  5. Affordable Training

    7867 Lakeland Street, Jacksonville, FL 32221
    Phone: 904-378-0102
    Email: [email protected]
  6. Aim School Of Health

    3080 NW 99Th Ave Suite 304BC, Coral Springs, FL 33065
    Phone: 954-296-8018
    Email: [email protected]
  7. All State Home Health Institute - Cnap

    1406 N. State Rd 7, Lauderhill, FL 33313
    Phone: 954-806-8464
    Email: [email protected]
  8. Alliance Training Center

    14590 S. Military Trail E6, Delray Beach, FL 33484
    Phone: 561-501-4450
    Email: [email protected]
  9. American Senior High School

    18350 NW 67Th Ave, Miami, FL 33015
    Phone: (305)557-3770
    Email: [email protected]
  10. Andrews High School

    3500 North Andrews Avenue, Pompano Beach, FL 33064
    Phone: 786-629-7053
    Email: [email protected]
  11. Astute Health Learning Academy

    6435 West Commercial Boulevard, Tamarac, FL 33319
    Phone: 954-816-5302
    Email: [email protected]
  12. Atlantic Technical College - Arthur Ashe Jr. Campus

    1701 Northwest 23rd Avenue, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311
    Phone: 754-322-2800
    Email: [email protected]
  13. Atlantic Technical College At Coconut Creek High School Academy

    1400 NW 44th Avenue, Coconut Creek, FL 33066
    Phone: 754-321-5157
    Email: [email protected]
  14. Avante At Inverness Nurse Assistant Training

    304 South Citrus Avenue, Inverness, FL 34452
    Phone: 352-726-3141
    Email: [email protected]
  15. Baker County Adult Education Center

    418 S. 8th Street, Macclenny, FL 32063
    Phone: 904-259-0403
    Email: [email protected]
  16. Baker County High School

    1 Wildcat Drive, Glen Saint Mary, FL 32040
    Phone: 904-612-6656
    Email: [email protected]
  17. Baldomero Lopez State Veterans Nursing Home

    11351 Ulmerton Road Suite 311-K, Largo, FL 33778
    Phone: 727 518-3202
    Email: [email protected]
  18. Baptist Health Clinical School

    1320 Roberts Drive, Jacksonville, FL 32250
    Phone: 904-627-1336
    Email: [email protected]
  19. Bartow Senior High School Nursing Assistant Program

    1270 South Broadway Avenue, Bartow, FL 33830
    Phone: 863-224-3727
    Email: [email protected]
  20. Believe Nursing Academy

    3239 Old Winter Garden Rd Suite 13, Orlando, FL 32805
    Phone: 321-424-9966
    Email: [email protected]
  21. Bell High School Academy Of Health Related Professions

    930 South Main Street, Bell, FL 32619
    Phone: 352-463-3232
    Email: [email protected]
  22. Bethune-Cookman University

    640 Dr. Mary Mcleod Bethune Blvd., Daytona Beach, FL 32114
    Phone: 386-481-2109
    Email: [email protected]
  23. Big Bend Technical College

    3233 S Byron Butler Parkway, Perry, FL 32348
    Phone: 850-838-2545
    Email: [email protected]
  24. Blue Soleil Nursing Assistant Training School

    7359 West Oakland Park Blvd, Lauderhill, FL 33319
    Phone: 954-530-1645
    Email: [email protected]
  25. Bonita Springs High School

    25592 Imperial Parkway, Bonita Springs, FL 34135
    Phone: 239-495-3022
    Email: [email protected]
  26. Brevard Nursing Academy, Llc

    1581 Robert J. Conlan Blvd. Suite 106, Palm Bay, FL 32905
    Phone: 321-914-3041
    Email: [email protected]
  27. C & M Gifted Hands Healthcare Institute

    3049 Cleveland Ave Suite 210, Ft Myers, FL 33901
    Phone: 904-508-3990
    Email: [email protected]
  28. C. G. Bethel High School

    16150 Ne 17th Avenue, Miami, FL 33162
    Phone: 786-629-7053
    Email: [email protected]
  29. Cambridge College Of Healthcare & Technology

    460 E. Altamonte Dr, 3rd Floor, Altamonte Springs, FL 32701
    Phone: (407) 265-8383
    Email: [email protected]
  30. Cambridge College Of Healthcare & Technology

    1000 Park Centre Boulevard Suite 112, Miami Gardens, FL 33169
    Phone: 561-381-4990
    Email: [email protected]
  31. Cambridge College Of Healthcare & Technology - Delray Beach

    5150 Linton Blvd Suite 340, Delray Beach, FL 33484
    Phone: 561-381-4990
    Email: [email protected]
  32. Cape Coral Technical College

    360 Santa Barbara Blvd. North, Cape Coral, FL 33993
    Phone: 239-574-4440
    Email: [email protected]
  33. Chambers High School

    698 North Homestead Blvd, Homestead, FL 33030
    Phone: 305-909-6307
    Email: [email protected]
  34. Charlotte Technical College Nursing Assistant Program

    18150 Murdock Circle, Port Charlotte, FL 33948
    Phone: 941-255-7500
    Email: [email protected]
  35. Chiefland High School

    808 N. Main Street, Chiefland, FL 32626
    Phone: (352) 493-6000
    Email: [email protected]
  36. Chipola College

    3094 Indian Circle, Marianna, FL 32446-2053
    Phone: 850-718-2316
    Email: [email protected]
  37. Clifford Chester Sims State Veteran'S Nursing Home

    11351 Ulmerton Road Suite 311-K, Largo, FL 33778
    Phone: 727-518-3202
    Email: [email protected]
  38. Clyde E. Lassen Nursing Home (Fdva)

    11351 Ulmerton Road Suite 311-K, Largo, FL 33778
    Phone: 727-518-3202
    Email: [email protected]
  39. College Of Health And Allied Development

    1499 Forest Hill Blvd Suite 106, West Palm Beach, FL 33406
    Phone: 561-350-1697
    Email: [email protected]
  40. Columbia High School

    469 Se Fighting Tiger Dr., Lake City, FL 32025
    Phone: (386) 755-8080
    Email: [email protected]
  41. Coral Reef Senior High School

    10101 SW 152nd Street, Miami, FL 33157
    Phone: (305 )232-2044
    Email: [email protected]
  42. Crystal River Health And Rehab School Of Health Sciences

    136 Ne 12 Ave, Crystal River, FL 34428
    Phone: 352-795-5044
    Email: [email protected]
  43. Dade Institute Of Technology

    1140 Ne 163rd Street Ste 22, North Miami Beach, FL 33162
    Phone: 305-671-3666
    Email: [email protected]
  44. Daytona State College

    1200 W International Speedway Blvd, Daytona Beach, FL 32114
    Phone: (386)506-3720
    Email: [email protected]
  45. De-Empire Academy For Healthcare Education

    1897 Palm Beach Lakes Blvd #226, West Palm Beach, FL 33409
    Phone: 561-328-3999
    Email: [email protected]
  46. Desoto County Nursing Program

    310 West Whidden Street, Arcadia, FL 34266
    Phone: 863-993-1333
    Email: [email protected]
  47. Desoto High School Health Science Academy

    1710 East Gibson Street, Arcadia, FL 34266
    Phone: (863) 494-3434
    Email: [email protected]
  48. Dixie Academy Of Health Careers

    17924 Se Highway 19, Cross City, FL 32628
    Phone: (352) 541-6252
    Email: [email protected]
  49. Douglas T. Jacobson State Veteran'S Nursing Home (Fdva)

    11351 Ulmerton Road Suite 311-K, Largo, FL 33778
  50. Doxa Academy - Cnap

    4670 Babcock St. Ne, Palm Bay, FL 32905
  51. East Lee County High School

    715 Thomas Sherwin Ave. South, Lehigh Acres, FL 33974
  52. East Ridge High School

    13322 Excalibur Rd, Clermont, FL 34711
  53. Eastern Florida State College - Melbourne Campus

    3865 North Wickham Road Bldg 15, Melbourne, FL 32935
  54. Eastern Florida State College- Astronaut High School

    800 War Eagle Blvd., Titusville, FL 32796
  55. Eastern Florida State College- Bayside High School

    1901 Degroodt Rd SW, Palm Bay, FL 32908
  56. Eastern Florida State College- Melbourne High School

    74 Bulldog Blvd., Melbourne, FL 32901
  57. Eastern Florida State College- Rockledge High School

    220 Rockledge Avenue, Rockledge, FL 32955
  58. Emerald Coast Technical College

    761 North 20th Street, Defuniak Springs, FL 32433
  59. Emergency Health & Safety Trainers

    2206 NW 55th Way, Lauderhill, FL 33313
  60. Emory L. Bennett State Veterans Nursing Home

    11351 Ulmerton Road Suite 311-K, Largo, FL 33778
  61. Ems Safety & Healthcare Training Center

    1905 South 25th Ste 105, Fort Pierce, FL 34947
  62. Essential School Of Nursing, Inc.

    18250 NW 2nd Ave. Suite 202, Miami Gardens, FL 33169
  63. Estero High School Medical Academy

    21900 River Ranch Road, Estero, FL 33928
  64. Family Care Training Center

    4047 Okeechobee Blvd., West Palm Beach, FL 33409
  65. Felix Varela Senior High School

    15255 SW 96th Street, Miami, FL 33196
  66. Fernandina Beach High School- Nassau County

    435 Citrona Drive, Fernandina Beach, FL 32034
  67. Finlay Institute Of Nursing

    8011 N. Himes Ave Suite 1, Tampa, FL 33614
  68. First Coast Nursing Assistant Training Center

    3728 Philips Highway Ste #13, Jacksonville, FL 32207
  69. Flagler Technical College

    5400 E. Hwy 100, Palm Coast, FL 32164
  70. Florida Gateway College (Fgc)

    149 S.E. College Place, Lake City, FL 32025
  71. Florida Health Care Academy Cna Training Program

    5804-B Lake Underhill Road Suite B, Orlando, FL 32807
  72. Florida Panhandle Technical College

    757 Hoyt Street, Chipley, FL 32428
  73. Florida State University Schools

    3000 School House Road, Tallahassee, FL 32311
  74. Fort Myers Technical College

    3800 Michigan Ave, Fort Myers, FL 33916
  75. Fort Pierce Central High School

    4101 South 25th Street, Fort Pierce, FL 34981
  76. Fort Pierce Westwood Academy

    1801 Panther Lane, Fort Pierce, FL 34947
  77. Franklin County School

    1250 Us Highway 98, Eastpoint, FL 32328
  78. Fred K. Marchman Technical College

    7825 Campus Drive, New Port Richey, FL 34653
  79. Ftc Training Center

    3451 N Andrews Ave, Oakland Park, FL 33309
  80. Fvi School Of Nursing And Technology

    3520 Enterprise Way, Miramar, FL 33025
  81. Fvi School Of Nursing And Technology

    7757 West Flagler Street Suite 220, Miami, FL 33144
  82. Genesis Vocational Institute

    12851 SW 42nd Street 2nd Floor Suite #131, Miami, FL 33175
  83. Genuine Healthcare Institute, Llc

    3880 5th Avenue North, Saint Petersburg, FL 33713
  84. Gulf Breeze High School Academy For Health & Medical Professions

    675 Gulf Breeze Pkwy, Gulf Breeze, FL 32561
  85. Gulf Coast Nurse Aide Training Program

    2355 Vidina Drive, Melbourne, FL 32940
  86. Gulf Coast State College

    5230 S. Hwy 98, Panama City, FL 32401
  87. Gulf High School

    5355 School Road, New Port Richey, FL 34652
  88. Hardee Senior High School Cte Health Science Program

    830 Altman Road, Wauchula, FL 33873
  89. Heartland Of Sarasota Cna Training Program

    5401 Sawyer Road, Sarasota, FL 34233
  90. Hialeah Senior High School-Cnap

    251 East 47th Street, Hialeah, FL 33013
  91. Hilliard Middle Senior High School

    One Flashes Avenue, Hilliard, FL 32046
  92. Horizon Healthcare Institute

    4048 Evans Ave Suite 301, Ft Myers, FL 33901
  93. Horizon Healthcare Institute, Inc - Melbourne

    3716 N. Wickham Road, Suite 2, Melbourne, FL 32935
  94. Horizon Healthcare Institute, Inc - Nursing Assistant Training

    1032 Tamiami Trail Suite 3, Port Charlotte, FL 33953
  95. Ida S. Baker High School Medical Academy

    3500 Agualinda Blvd., Cape Coral, FL 33914
  96. Immokalee Technical College

    508 North 9th Street, Immokalee, FL 34142
  97. Indian River State College - Mueller Campus

    3209 Virginia Ave, Fort Pierce, FL 34981
  98. Indian River State College Chastain Campus

    3209 Virginia Ave, Fort Pierce, FL 34981
  99. Indian River State College- Dixie Hendry Campus

    3209 Virginia Ave, Fort Pierce, FL 34981
  100. Indian River State College- R. Duke Nelson Human Development

    3209 Virginia Ave, Fort Pierce, FL 34981
  101. Innovative School Of Health

    3890 Dunn Avenue Suite 104, Jacksonville, FL 32218
  102. Institute Of Health Careers

    5624 8th Street West #114, Lehigh Acres, FL 33971
  103. International Training Careers

    7360 SW 24th Street # 31, Miami, FL 33155
  104. James W. Mitchell High School

    2323 Little Road, Trinity, FL 34655
  105. Jensen Beach High School

    2875 NW Goldenrod Rd, Jensen Beach, FL 34957
  106. John A. Ferguson Senior High School

    15900 SW 56th Street, Miami, FL 33185
  107. John Knox Village Of Central Fl - Cnap

    101 Northlake Drive, Orange City, FL 32763
  108. Keystone Heights High School

    900 SW Orchid Ave, Keystone Heights, FL 32656
  109. Lake County Schools-Tavares High School

    603 N. New Hampshire Avenue, Tavares, FL 32778
  110. Lake Minneola High School

    101 North Hancock Road, Minneola, FL 34715
  111. Lake Technical College

    2001 Kurt St., Eustis, FL 32726
  112. Lake Worth Community High School

    1701 Lake Worth Rd, Lake Worth, FL 33460
  113. Leesburg High School - Cnap

    1401 Yellow Jacket Way, Leesburg, FL 34748
  114. Lindsey Hopkins Technical College

    750 N.W. 20th Street, Miami, FL 33127
  115. Lively Technical Center

    500 North Appleyard Drive, Tallahassee, FL 32304
  116. Lorenzo Walker Technical College - Day Program

    3702 Estey Avenue, Naples, FL 34104
  117. Luster All Training Center Of Hope

    P.O. Box 1203, Bartow, FL 33801
  118. Main Street High School

    1 East Broward Blvd. Suite 1599, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
  119. Mana Academy Of Nursing - Orlando Campus

    4100 Recker Hwy, Winter Haven, FL 33880
  120. Mana Academy Of Nursing - Winter Haven Campus

    4100 Recker Hwy, Winter Haven, FL 33880
  121. Manatee High School

    902 33rd St. Ct W., Bradenton, FL 34205
  122. Manatee Technical College

    5520 Lakewood Ranch Blvd, Bradenton, FL 34211
  123. Manor Care Of Palm Harbor Cna Training Program

    2851 Tampa Road, Palm Harbor, FL 34684
  124. Manor Care Of Venice Cna Training Program

    1450 E. Venice Ave, Venice, FL 34292
  125. Margate Medical Training Center, Inc.

    6101 West Atlantic Blvd Suite 212, Margate, FL 33063
  126. Marianna High School/Health Science Academy

    3546 Caverns Road, Marianna, FL 32446
  127. Mariner High School

    701 Chiquita Blvd N., Cape Coral, FL 33993
  128. Marion Technical College

    1014 SW 7th Road, Ocala, FL 34471
  129. Martin County High School

    2801 S. Kanner Hwy, Stuart, FL 34994
  130. Medical Institute Of Palm Beach, Inc.

    5821-B Lake Worth Road, Greenacres, FL 33463
  131. Meridian West Central College

    201 Montgomery Avenue, Sarasota, FL 34243
  132. Miami Jackson Senior High School Nursing Assistant Training

    1751 NW 36th Street, Miami, FL 33142
  133. Miami Lakes Educational Center High School

    5780 NW 158th Street, Miami Lakes, FL 33014
  134. Miami Northwestern Senior High

    1100 NW 71st Street, Miami, FL 33150
  135. Miami Senior Adult Education Center

    2450 S.W. 1st Street, Miami, FL 33135
  136. Middleburg High School

    3750 Cr 220, Middleburg, FL 32068
  137. North East Florida State Hospital Cna Training

    7487 South State Road 121, Macclenny, FL 32063
  138. North Florida Technical College

    609 North Orange Street, Starke, FL 32091
  139. North Miami Beach Senior High School

    1247 Ne 167th Street, North Miami Beach, FL 33162
  140. Nurse Resource Training Center, Llc.

    3471 North Monroe Street Suite B, Tallahassee, FL 32303
  141. Oakleaf High School

    4035 Plantation Oaks Blvd., Orange Pk, FL 32065
  142. Okeechobee High School

    2800 Hwy 441 N, Okeechobee, FL 34972
  143. Orange Technical College - Avalon Campus

    2201 Crown Hill Blvd, Orlando, FL 32828
  144. Orange Technical College - Orlando Campus

    301 W. Amelia St., Orlando, FL 32801
  145. Osceola Technical College - Na Program

    501 Simpson Road, Kissimmee, FL 34744
  146. Palm Beach Health Care Academy - Cnap

    1700 North Dixie Hwy Suite 150, Boca Raton, FL 33432
  147. Palm Beach Preparatory Charter Academy

    3525 Congress Ave, Palm Springs, FL 33461
  148. Palm Beach State College- Pct Program

    4200 Congress Avenue Ms#31, Lake Worth, FL 33461
  149. Palm Harbor University High School

    1900 Omaha St., Palm Harbor, FL 34683
  150. Palmetto Medical Institute

    9245 SW 157th Street Suite 209, Miami, FL 33157
  151. Pasco High School

    36850 State Road 52, Dade City, FL 33525
  152. Piberry Institute

    30356 Old Dixie Hwy, Homestead, FL 33033
  153. Pine Ridge High School

    926 Howland Blvd., Deltona, FL 32738
  154. Port Saint Lucie High School

    1201 Se Jaguar Lane, Port Saint Lucie, FL 34953
  155. Post Education Inst. College Of Biblical & Healthcare Studies

    3075 W. Oakland Park Blvd Ste 203, Oakland Park, FL 33311
  156. Premier Cna Placement, Llc (Am)

    6477 102nd Ave, Pinellas Park, FL 33782
  157. Premier Cna Placement, Llc Am

    5720 14th St. W, Bradenton, FL 34207
  158. Premier Cna Placement, Llc Pm

    5720 14th St. W, Bradenton, FL 34207
  159. Premier Nursing Academy-Pm

    6477 102nd Ave, Pinellas Park, FL 33782
  160. Radford M. Locklin Technical College

    5330 Berryhill Road, Milton, FL 32570
  161. Richard O. Jacobson Technical High School - Cnap

    12611 86th Ave N., Seminole, FL 33776
  162. Riveroak Technical College

    415 Pinewood Drive SW, Live Oak, FL 32064
  163. Robert Morgan Educational Center And Technical College - Pct

    18180 SW 122nd Avenue, Miami, FL 33177
  164. Robert Morgan Educational Center- High School

    18180 SW 122nd Avenue, Miami, FL 33177
  165. Santa Fe College

    3000 NW 83 Street, W-201B, Gainesville, FL 32606
  166. Sebastian River High School

    9001 90th Ave, Sebastian, FL 32958
  167. Seed-Time Academy And School For Higher Learning

    7351 W. Oakland Park Blvd Suite 101, Lauderhill, FL 33319
  168. Seminole High School Academy Of Health Careers

    2701 Ridgewood Ave, Sanford, FL 32773
  169. Sharron Nursing Academy

    5045 Soutel Drive Suite 13, Jacksonville, FL 32208
  170. Sheridan Technical College

    5400 Sheridan Street, Hollywood, FL 33021
  171. Smtl School Of Faith & Nursing, Llc.

    6220 S. Orange Blossom Trail Suite #517, Orlando, FL 32809
  172. South College

    4901 Vineland Road Suite 140, Orlando, FL 32811
  173. South Dade Senior High School A Magnet School

    28401 SW 167th Avenue, Homestead, FL 33030
  174. South Dade Technical College -Cnap

    109 Ne 8th Street, Homestead, FL 33030
  175. South Florida Healthcare Institute

    7771 West Oakland Park Blvd Suite 205, Sunrise, FL 33351
  176. South Fork High School

    10000 SW Bulldog Way, Stuart, FL 34997
  177. South Fort Myers High School

    14020 Plantation Road, Fort Myers, FL 33912
  178. South Lake High School

    15600 Silver Eagle Road, Groveland, FL 34736
  179. South Tech Academy

    6161 W. Woolbright Rd, Boynton Beach, FL 33437
  180. St. Cloud High School

    2100 Bulldog Lane, Saint Cloud, FL 34769
  181. St. Johns River State College Cna Training Program

    5001 St Johns Ave, Palatka, FL 32177
  182. St. Lucie West Centennial High School

    1485 SW Cashmere Blvd., Port St. Lucie, FL 34986
  183. State College Of Florida

    5840 26th Street West, Bradenton, FL 34207
  184. Sumter Career And Adult Education

    1425 County Road 526A, Sumterville, FL 33585
  185. Suncoast Technical College

    4748 Beneva Road, Sarasota, FL 34233
  186. Suncoast Technical College/Extension Campus

    4748 Beneva Road, Sarasota, FL 34233
  187. Sunlake High School

    3023 Sunlake Blvd, Land O Lakes, FL 34638
  188. Sunrise High School

    424 West Sunrise Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311
  189. Tallahassee Community College

    1528 Surgeons Drive Ghazvini Center For Healthcare Education, Tallahassee, FL 32308
  190. Tallahassee Community College - Gadsden Center

    1528 Surgeons Drive, Tallahassee, FL 32308
  191. Tampa Bay Technical High School

    6410 Orient Road, Tampa, FL 33610
  192. The Center For Wellness & Medical Professions At Boca Ciega Hs

    924 58th Street South, Gulfport, FL 33707
  193. The Palms Of Sebring

    725 S. Pine Street, Sebring, FL 33870
  194. The Pepin Academies, Inc.

    9304 Camden Field Parkway, Riverview, FL 33578
  195. Titusville High School

    150 Terrier Trail South, Titusville, FL 32780

Eligibility Requirements in Florida for a Certified Nursing Assistant

In the state of Florida, you need to be at least 18 years of age with a high school diploma (or its equivalent) in order to be a CNA. You must also have completed a Level II background screening in order to begin a CNA program in Florida. This background check includes fingerprinting. Fees for this service vary depending on the service provider. The Department of Health accepts electronic
fingerprinting service offered by Livescan service providers that are approved by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement and listed at their site. The Florida Board of Nursing must approve the results of the background screening before you can be tested to get your Florida CNA certification and be placed on the Nursing Registry. The Board may request more information about any criminal offenses listed on the background screening results. Each applicant is handled on a case by case basis.

CNA Training in Florida and Testing

Unlike many other states, Florida does not require you to complete a state-approved CNA training program prior to taking the competency examination. However, it is highly recommended that you do take this training in order for you to obtain the essential knowledge and skills necessary for you to both pass the exam and be a successful CNA. The CNA training program consists
of both classroom curriculum as well as hands-on clinical hours. Both are essential for learning the key components of being a CNA. For a full list of Florida Nursing Education programs, click HERE.

Once you have completed your CNA training and/or independent study, you are ready to take the competency examination. The state of Florida uses Prometric to administer their CNA exams. The cost of the exam is $140. Please note, if you choose to enroll in a training program there will be additional costs for the program. Training program costs vary depending on where you take the
classes and what the program entails.

The Florida CNA exam consists of a written portion and a skills performance section. The Written Exam is a 90 minute computer-based test with 60 multiple choice questions written in English. An Oral or Spanish Test may be requested for the Written Exam if you have difficulty reading English. However, you must ask for the Spanish/Oral Test when you submit your application. You can take a sample test which will allow you to become familiar with the test format and question type. There is a $10 charge per sample exam.

The Clinical Skills Evaluation requires you to perform five randomly selected nursing assistant skills. Examples of these skills would be changing bed linens while a bed is occupied with a patient, assisting a patient to get dressed, feeding a patient, measuring and recording a patient’s pulse, providing catheter care, providing mouth care to a patient with or without dentures, and
giving a patient a bath. This portion of the test ranges from 31 minutes to 40 minutes based on the skills that you are asked to perform. To pass a skill, you are not required to perform the skill perfectly, but you are required to demonstrate competency of the skill. Each skill has a list of checkpoints that you will be evaluated on by two nurses. You can find a full list of the Clinical
Skills Checklist

You must pass both parts of the examination in order to be placed on the Florida Nursing Assistant
Registry. In addition, you have to pass both exams within 3 attempts in a 2 year time period. If you do not, then you will need to complete a minimum of 120 hours in a state-approved training program. If you do not pass both exams within 2 years of passing the first exam part, your results will become invalid and you will need to retake both parts of the exam. Placement on the Florida
Nursing Assistant Registry generally generally takes place within 14 days of passing the entire exam. It may take longer for you to receive your actual certificate from the Board in the mail.

Now that you have passed the exam and been placed on the Florida Registry, you are ready to get to work.
Best of luck as you start your new career path!

Renewals

CNA licenses must be renewed every two years ending on a May 31. The cost to renew your Florida CNA license is $55 if you renew before your license expires. Fees increase if you renew past the expiration date. In order to be eligible to renew, you must have performed paid nursing related services within the prior 24 consecutive months. If you have not met this requirement, you must reapply for your license and comply with all current laws. You may renew your license online HERE or by mail.

CNA Job and Salary Data for Florida Cities

Urban Area Employed CNA’s Hourly Mean Wage Salary Range 10% – 90%* CNA Employment Per 1,000 Jobs
Cape Coral – Fort Myers 3,030 $12.73 $10.15 – $14.94 12.82
Crestview – Fort Walton Beach – Destin 570 $11.72 $8.94 – $16.02 5.63
Deltona – Daytona Beach – Ormond Beach 2,660 $11.74 $9.62 – $14.47 14.56
Fort Lauderdale – Pompano Beach – Deerfield Beach 5,950 $12.03 $8.82 – $15.83 7.64
Gainesville 1,950 $11.23 $8.86 – $14.71 15.56
Homosassa Springs 760 $12.53 $10.01 – $15.45 24.43
Jacksonville 6,860 $11.58 $9.30 – $14.50 11.02
Lakeland – Winter Haven 2,780 $11.37 $8.68 – $14.52 13.51
Miami – Miami Beach – Kendall 10,840 $11.36 $8.89 – $14.40 9.93
Naples – Immokalee – Marco Island 1,460 $12.56 $9.76 – $16.11 11.10
Ocala 1,430 $11.49 $9.49 – $14.37 14.93
Orlando – Kissimmee – Sanford 7,520 $11.85 $9.27 – $14.85 6.72
Palm Bay – Melbourne – Titusville 2,300 $11.81 $9.69 – $14.56 11.73
Panama City 1,110 $11.66 $9.62 – $14.44 13.99
Pensacola – Ferry Pass – Brent 2,200 $11.55 $8.95 – $14.75 13.57
Port St. Lucie 1,800 $11.76 $8.72 – $14.98 13.66
Punta Gorda 1,030 $11.08 $8.67 – $14.23 23.80
Sebastian – Vero Beach 810 $11.55 $9.73 – $14.4 17.30
Sebring 520 $10.78 $8.56 – $13.87 20.75
Tallahassee 1,220 $11.13 $8.91 – $14.06 7.65
Tampa – St. Petersburg – Clearwater 15,410 $11.93 $9.44 – $14.85 12.67
The Villages 330 $10.83 $9.38 – $12.83 13.93
West Palm Beach – Boca Raton – Delray Beach 6,700 $11.41 $9.02 – $14.48 11.85

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