Atlantic Technical College - Arthur Ashe Jr. Campus
1701 NW 23rd Avenue
CNA Training Program
- Duration:
- 290 hours
- Phone:
- (754) 287-1718
CNA Classes in Fort Lauderdale, FL
1 state-approved Certified Nurse Aide training program in Fort Lauderdale. Florida requires None required (challenge exam allowed) of training and uses Prometric for the competency exam.
Programs in Fort Lauderdale
1
State Required Hours
None required (challenge exam allowed)
Exam Vendor
Prometric
All CNA Programs in Fort Lauderdale
Becoming a CNA in Florida
Florida is unusual in giving you two distinct paths to becoming a CNA, and the choice matters more than most candidates realize. If you have any prior healthcare experience — medical assistant, home health aide, EMT, military medic, or internationally trained nurse — the challenge-exam pathway can put you on the registry in as little as 2 to 4 weeks for around $250 total. If you are starting from zero, a 120-hour training program is the lower-risk choice even though it is not legally required, because first-time challengers without healthcare experience have a much lower pass rate on the skills portion of the Prometric exam than program graduates.
Frequently Asked Questions: CNA Training in Fort Lauderdale
How many CNA training programs are available in Fort Lauderdale, FL?
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Our directory lists 1 state-approved Certified Nurse Aide training program in Fort Lauderdale, FL. All programs must meet Florida's minimum of None required (challenge exam allowed) and prepare graduates to sit for the Prometric competency exam.
How do I become a CNA in Fort Lauderdale, FL?
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To work as a CNA in Fort Lauderdale, you must meet Florida training requirements (None required (challenge exam allowed)), pass the Prometric competency exam (Two-part exam: a written (or oral) knowledge test plus a hands-on skills evaluation. Florida candidates may attempt the exam up to three times within a two-year window without formal training.), and clear a Level II background screening (Livescan fingerprinting, ORI# EDOH0380Z) through the Florida Department of Law Enforcement and FBI. Most candidates complete the full process in 2–10 weeks depending on whether you challenge the exam directly or complete a training program first.
Are there free CNA classes in Fort Lauderdale?
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No Fort Lauderdale program on our directory currently advertises free tuition, but many Florida nursing facilities pay for CNA training in exchange for a work commitment after certification. Ask local long-term care employers about employer-sponsored training programs, and check the American Red Cross and Job Corps for additional pathways.