Florida CNA Registry Guide

Requirements to get on the Florida CNA Registry

Fees

• Initial exam fee (both written and skills): $140
• Written or oral exam retake only: $35
• Skills evaluation retake only: $105
• Livescan fingerprinting: Fees vary by provider (typically $44-$88)

Minimum Age

You must be at least 18 years old OR possess a high school diploma or GED equivalent to qualify for CNA certification in Florida.

Minimum Education

If you are at least 18 years old, there is no minimum education requirement. Otherwise, you must have a high school diploma or GED.

Training Requirements

To qualify, you must complete a 120-hour state-approved Nurse Aide Training Program. This must include at least 80 hours of classroom and lab instruction and 40 hours of supervised clinical practice. At least 16 hours of classroom training must be completed before you can begin clinical work. If you’re looking for approved training programs in Florida, check out our comprehensive list of CNA programs in Florida.

Competency Test

The Florida CNA competency test consists of a written or oral examination and a skills demonstration, administered by Prometric.

For exam registration, complete an application through Prometric. Within 30 days of receipt, the Board will review your application and send an electronic statement of eligibility back to Prometric if approved.

You can find more information in the Candidate Information Bulletin.

Background Check

You must complete a Level 2 background screening through electronic fingerprinting (Livescan). Use an approved Livescan service provider to have your fingerprints submitted electronically to the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE).

Find approved Livescan service providers at: http://www.flhealthsource.gov/background-screening/.

Results are returned to the Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse and made available to the Department for consideration during the licensure process.