Frequently Asked Questions

Welcome to the Florida Board of Nursing Help Center – an online tool for applicants, licensees, and the public to search and access our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs), contact our office, and learn “how to” do business with the board.

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What is the process to become a new Nursing Assistant training program?

Please review this document to access the application and directions for a new training program.

You may view the Department of Education Curriculum Frameworks.

For questions pertaining to the application process, you may contact the Nurse Consultant line at 850-617-1478.

How does a program director submit a school list?

Please send email inquiries to: MQA.CNA@flhealth.gov.

What is the process for C.N.A. program renewal?

CNA programs must be renewed every two years. You may access the renewal application here. The director/coordinator listed on the renewal form must be the person that will submit your school list, unless otherwise indicated. Your renewal application can be mailed to the main Board address at:

 

Board of Nursing
Department of Health
Board of Nursing
4052 Bald Cypress Way
Bin C-02
Tallahassee, FL 32399-3252

Where can I find the most recent Department of Education curriculum frameworks pertaining to nursing assistant education?

You may view the Department of Education curriculum frameworks here.

Where can I find the CNA scope of practice and a list of authorized duties?

The CNA scope of practice is addressed in Chapter 464, Part II, Florida Statutes and Chapter 64B9-15.002, Florida Administrative Code.

Setting specific practice guidelines may also be addressed in other sections of the law regulating the administration of healthcare and the institution/agency’s accrediting body’s regulations.  Licensees and interested parties are encouraged to visit the Florida Agency for Healthcare Administration’s (AHCA) website for additional information.

What equipment do I need in the lab?

For information on what equipment is needed in the laboratory setting, you may contact the Supervisor for Health Science Education with the Department of Education (DOE) at 850-245-9018 or a Program Specialist for the Commission for Independent Education (CIE) at 850-245-3200

What are the guidelines for admitting students with criminal history?

Each CNA program makes independent decisions about admissions into the program and may require a criminal background screening as part of that process. Please be advised that the background screening is specific to program enrollment and clinical training. Applicants for C.N.A. certification will undergo a Level II background check and must meet the requirements for certification as outlined in statute.

What are the requirements for training program curriculum and faculty?

Please review section 64B9-15.005, Florida Administrative Code

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