Miami, FL
D.A. Dorsey Technical College
Patient Care Assistant
Location
Miami, FL
Duration
290 hours
State Required Hours
None required (challenge exam allowed)
- Address
7100 NW 17th Avenue
Miami, FL 33147
- Phone
- (305) 693-2490
About This Program
Set on a nine-acre campus in historic Liberty City, D.A. Dorsey Technical College is a Miami-Dade County Public Schools technical college whose 290-hour Patient Care Assistant program cross-trains students as Nurse Aide/Orderly (CNA), Home Health Aide, and Patient Care Assistant across four stackable occupational completion points. Day classes run Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m.-1:45 p.m. and evening classes meet Monday-Thursday 4:30 p.m.-8:00 p.m., making it accessible for working students in Liberty City, Brownsville, and Allapattah.
Location & Directions
7100 NW 17th Avenue, Miami, FL 33147
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 D.A. Dorsey Technical College include?
Set on a nine-acre campus in historic Liberty City, D.A. The program is located at 7100 NW 17th Avenue, Miami, FL 33147. For the current curriculum, admission requirements, and start dates, call (305) 693-2490 or visit https://www.dadorseytech.edu/about/programs/career-and-technical-programs/patient-care-assistant/.
How much does D.A. Dorsey Technical College cost?
D.A. Dorsey Technical College has not published a flat tuition figure on this directory; pricing for the patient care assistant depends on residency, financial aid, and any employer sponsorships. Call (305) 693-2490 or visit the program website at https://www.dadorseytech.edu/about/programs/career-and-technical-programs/patient-care-assistant/ 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 D.A. Dorsey Technical College?
The patient care assistant at D.A. Dorsey Technical College is structured as 290 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 (305) 693-2490 for current cohort start dates and schedule options.
How do I apply or contact D.A. Dorsey Technical College?
Call D.A. Dorsey Technical College directly at (305) 693-2490 or visit https://www.dadorseytech.edu/about/programs/career-and-technical-programs/patient-care-assistant/. The program is located at 7100 NW 17th Avenue, Miami, FL 33147. 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 D.A. Dorsey Technical College?
Before enrolling at D.A. Dorsey Technical College, 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 Miami?
Yes. In addition to D.A. Dorsey Technical College in Miami, our directory includes CNA training programs in Jacksonville, 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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