Jacksonville, FL
Affordable Training
Nursing Assistant (CNA)
Location
Jacksonville, FL
Duration
120 hours
State Required Hours
None required (challenge exam allowed)
- Address
7867 Lakeland Street
Jacksonville, FL 32221
- Phone
- (904) 378-0102
- Website
- https://www.cnaat.org/
About This Program
Affordable Training is a Westside Jacksonville (Cecil/Marietta area) school licensed by the Florida Commission for Independent Education and approved by the Florida Board of Nursing. The five-week 120-hour program runs in both day and evening sessions and includes an externship plus First Aid, BLS, and Alzheimer's/dementia care certificates. Graduates of the approved 120-hour curriculum may qualify to bypass the clinical skills portion of the state exam.
Location & Directions
7867 Lakeland Street, Jacksonville, FL 32221
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.
Minimum Age
18
Training Hours
None required (challenge exam allowed)
Exam Vendor
Prometric
Time to Cert
2–10 weeks depending on whether you challenge the exam directly or complete a training program first
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the CNA program at Affordable Training include?
Affordable Training is a Westside Jacksonville (Cecil/Marietta area) school licensed by the Florida Commission for Independent Education and approved by the Florida Board of Nursing. The program is located at 7867 Lakeland Street, Jacksonville, FL 32221. For the current curriculum, admission requirements, and start dates, call (904) 378-0102 or visit https://www.cnaat.org/.
How much does Affordable Training cost?
Affordable Training has not published a flat tuition figure on this directory; pricing for the nursing assistant (cna) depends on residency, financial aid, and any employer sponsorships. Call (904) 378-0102 or visit the program website at https://www.cnaat.org/ to request the current fee schedule. For reference, total CNA training costs in Florida generally fall in the range of $250–$1,500 (challenge exam pathway is the cheapest; full training adds $400–$1,200).
How long is the program at Affordable Training?
The nursing assistant (cna) at Affordable Training is structured as 120 hours. Florida requires None required (challenge exam allowed) of state-approved training, so this program meets or exceeds the state minimum. Contact the program at (904) 378-0102 for current cohort start dates and schedule options.
How do I apply or contact Affordable Training?
Call Affordable Training directly at (904) 378-0102 or visit https://www.cnaat.org/. The program is located at 7867 Lakeland Street, Jacksonville, FL 32221. Ask about upcoming cohort start dates, application deadlines, background-check requirements, and any scholarships or financial-aid options before enrolling.
What Florida CNA requirements should I know before enrolling at Affordable Training?
Before enrolling at Affordable Training, make sure you meet Florida's minimum age (18), education requirements, and background-check rules. Florida requires None required (challenge exam allowed) of state-approved training and uses Prometric for the competency exam, with most candidates reaching certification in 2–10 weeks depending on whether you challenge the exam directly or complete a training program first. See the full Florida CNA requirements page for a complete checklist.
Are there other CNA programs near Jacksonville?
Yes. In addition to Affordable Training in Jacksonville, our directory includes CNA training programs in Miami, Tampa, Fort Lauderdale, Orlando. Comparing programs by location, schedule, and cost is the easiest way to find the best fit for your situation. Browse all Florida CNA classes for the full list.
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