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Florida CNA Requirements 2026: Hours and Exam

A Board of Nursing approved program is 120 hours, with 40 clinical hours (20 in a licensed nursing home or long-term care facility, Rule 64B9-15.006 F.A.C.). In Florida, training is optional: eligible applicants can take the competency exam directly.

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Steps

  1. Choose a state-approved program.
  2. Complete the 120 hours.
  3. Pass the state exam.
  4. Get listed on the state registry

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Checked 2026-10-22. HHA and PCA state requirements: pending.

Sources

  1. Florida: https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2021/485/Analyses/h0485z1.FFS.PDFOfficial
  2. Florida registry: https://floridasnursing.gov/Official
  3. 42 CFR 483.152: https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-42/chapter-IV/subchapter-G/part-483/subpart-D/section-483.152Official

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