Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Prep Course (Gainesville)
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Date/Time:
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Fri 5/16/2025 from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM
This class continues on: Sat 5/17/2025 from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM Sun 5/18/2025 from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
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Location:
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GAINESVILLE GatorCPR/GatorCNA 1029 NW 23rd Ave Gainesville, FL 32609
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Class Price:
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$349.00
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This course prepares students to challenge the nursing assistant competency exam in Florida. This fast paced course provides the student an opportunity to review essential materials and practice necessary patient care skills. Students will also complete a practice written examination. Once a student has completed this course they will have the option to apply for and challenge the exam to become a Certified Nursing Assistant.
Step to become a CNA
--Confirm you meet all the requirements of becoming a CNA
--Register for your CNA Prep Course
--Attend your scheduled CNA Prep Course
--Come prepared to register with Prometric (we will walk you through this process on Day TWO of training)
--Begin Level 2 Background Check (Instructions provided by CNA instructor on Day TWO of training)
--Take your state exam: both written and skills portions
--PASS YOUR STATE EXAM
--Once you have passed both parts Florida Board of Nursing will send certificate and add you to CNA registry.
Course Details
Course Fee: $349.00 (DOES NOT INCLUDE: Background check or State Exam enrollment (We will help you though get these tasks done).
Course Length: 15 to 20 hours in three to four days
Course Requirements: 1.) No Prior Experience Required to complete our course. 2.) If 17 and under, you must hold a GED or high school diploma, otherwise no other educational requirements are needed, 3.) Complete the Pre-Course Module (see below).
Pre-Course Module: Your Pre-Course Module will be sent as a link to your email immediately upon registration. This module will give you an overview of the process of becoming a CNA, what to expect during and after class and help answer some of our most commonly asked questions. This pre-course module must be completed prior to coming to class. Email your Certification to cna@gatorcpr.com or bring this certification of completion with you on Day 1.
Disclaimer: You will need to pass a Level 2 Federal Background check prior to testing for your CNA State Exam. We are not liable to refund your deposit or payment in full if you do not pass the background check. For more information on Prometric's Level 2 Background Screening Click Here
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