Free Florida CNA Practice Test 2026 — 60-Question Prometric Exam

Here is what every Florida CNA candidate needs to know before sitting for the exam — note that Florida's written exam format is genuinely different from most other states: • Training required: 120 hours (at least 40 hours clinical) — well above the federal minimum • Exam vendor: Prometric, on behalf of the Florida Department of Health (DOH) • Written exam: 60 questions, 90 minutes — shorter than the 70-question/2-hour format most states use • Skills exam: 5 randomly selected nurse aide skills • Exam fee: $155 for both portions together — $35 if only the written section needs retesting, $120 if only the skills section does • Retake limit: up to 3 attempts; if you fail, you'll need to complete a minimum of 120 hours of training again before retesting • Registry: Florida Nurse Aide Registry, maintained by the Florida Board of Nursing (within the Department of Health) • Registry validity: 24 months; must work at least 8 paid hours as a nurse aide per renewal period If you've studied using a generic "70 questions in 2 hours" practice test, recalibrate — Florida's real exam is 60 questions in 90 minutes, a different pace than most states.

To become a Certified Nursing Assistant in Florida, you must complete a state-approved CNA training program and pass the Florida Nurse Aide Competency Examination administered by Prometric on behalf of the Florida Department of Health (DOH). Florida requires a minimum of 120 hours of CNA training — significantly more than the federal minimum of 75 hours. At least 40 of those hours must be hands-on clinical training in a long-term care facility. The exam has two parts: • A written (or oral) knowledge test: 60 multiple-choice questions, 90 minutes • A clinical skills evaluation: demonstration of 5 randomly selected nurse aide skills You must pass both parts to be listed on the Florida Nurse Aide Registry. The passing score for the written exam is 70%.

Florida doesn't use the national NNAAP content outline — Prometric uses its own Florida-specific content outline, with different categories and different weights entirely: • Promotion of Safety (22%) — hazard prevention, restraint alternatives, infection prevention, emergencies and fire safety • Basic Nursing Care Provided by the Nurse Aide (24%) — routine and emergency situations, observation and reporting • Role of the Nurse Aide (20%) — personal responsibility, workplace standards, communication skills • Promotion of Function and Health of Residents (20%) — personal care skills, health maintenance, age-related and psychosocial changes • Providing Specialized Care for Residents with Changes in Health (14%) — physical and psychological impairments, end-of-life care There's no single dominant 45% category like the national NNAAP format — Basic Nursing Care (24%) and Safety (22%) are the two largest, so Florida candidates should spread their study time more evenly across all five areas rather than over-indexing on any one.

The Florida CNA written exam is administered at Prometric testing centers statewide. Testing is available throughout Florida including: • Miami and South Florida • Orlando • Tampa and St. Petersburg • Jacksonville • Fort Lauderdale • Tallahassee • Gainesville • Daytona Beach • Fort Myers and Naples • Pensacola To find the nearest testing center and available exam dates, visit prometric.com and search for Florida nurse aide. Your training program issues your authorization to test upon completion of the 120-hour program. Testing slots in Miami and Orlando fill up quickly — register as soon as you receive authorization.

The clinical skills evaluation is held at a Prometric skills testing facility. You will demonstrate 5 randomly selected skills in front of a trained evaluator who scores each skill against a checklist of required steps. Handwashing is evaluated as part of every skill — you must perform it correctly at the start and end of each skill demonstration. In Florida, evaluators pay close attention to handwashing technique and perineal care direction, as these are frequently the steps that cause candidates to fail. Commonly tested skills in Florida include: • Handwashing • Providing catheter care for a female resident • Measuring and recording blood pressure • Providing mouth care • Transferring a resident from bed to wheelchair with a gait belt • Positioning a resident in Fowler's position • Providing passive range of motion for the knee and ankle The complete skills list and required steps for each skill are published in the Florida Nurse Aide Candidate Handbook available on the Prometric website.

Florida's first-attempt written exam pass rate is approximately 70–75%. Candidates who use structured practice tests consistently outperform those who rely on training notes alone. Recommended study approach: 1. Take a diagnostic 60-question practice test before opening any study materials. Your topic breakdown will tell you exactly where to spend your time. 2. Spread your study time across Basic Nursing Care (24%) and Safety (22%) first — Florida's two largest categories, together nearly half the exam. 3. Don't neglect Role of the Nurse Aide, Function and Health of Residents, or Specialized Care — each is still 14-20% of the exam, more evenly weighted than most states. 4. Practice under timed conditions — 90 minutes for 60 questions, about 90 seconds per question. Take at least two full timed practice tests before your exam date. Aim for 80% to give yourself a comfortable margin above the 70% passing score. 5. For the skills test, practice each skill from handwashing through completion multiple times. Have a study partner or instructor watch you perform each step. CertPrepAcademy.com offers a free NNAAP-style practice test with 500+ total questions — no signup required.

After passing both parts of the Florida exam, your name is added to the Florida Nurse Aide Registry maintained by the Florida Board of Nursing (within the Department of Health). Florida employers are legally required to verify registry status before hiring. Your Florida CNA certification is valid for 24 months. To maintain active certification, you must work as a nurse aide for at least 8 hours for pay within each renewal period. Continuing education may also be required by your employer, though state law does not mandate specific in-service hours for registry renewal. If your certification becomes inactive due to non-employment, you must retake the competency exam to be re-listed. You can check your Florida nurse aide registry status through the Florida Board of Nursing's online portal (floridasnursing.gov).