1.3 The Prometric Florida Exam: Logistics
Key Takeaways
- The Florida competency exam has two parts delivered by Prometric: a written knowledge test (about 60 questions, roughly 90 minutes) and a hands-on clinical skills evaluation.
- The commonly cited combined fee is approximately $135 for the written plus skills test; the written passing standard is about 70%.
- Candidates schedule through the Prometric Nurse Aide portal after their training and eligibility records are in place.
- Acceptable government-issued photo identification matching the candidate's legal name is required at check-in; a name mismatch can void the appointment.
- Florida typically allows up to three attempts within the 24-month post-training window, retesting only the failed portion before retraining is required.
The Two-Part Prometric Exam
The Florida CNA competency evaluation is one appointment with two scored components.
| Component | Format | Typical Standard |
|---|---|---|
| Written knowledge test | Multiple-choice, about 60 questions | Roughly 90 minutes, pass at about 70% |
| Clinical skills evaluation | Hands-on demonstration of selected skills | Each tested skill must be performed correctly |
The written portion measures whether you know correct, safe practice. The skills portion measures whether you can actually perform it. Both must be passed before AHCA places you on the registry.
Fees
The commonly cited combined fee for the written plus skills test in Florida is approximately $135. Training-program tuition and the Level 2 screening cost are separate and are not part of the Prometric exam fee. Confirm the current amount on the Prometric Nurse Aide portal before you pay, because vendor pricing can change between training and your test date.
Scheduling And Check-In
You schedule through the Prometric Nurse Aide portal once your training completion and eligibility are recorded. Florida exams are delivered at Prometric-affiliated test sites across the state; this is a performance-based credential, so the skills portion is not done remotely.
Identification Rules
Bring valid, unexpired government-issued photo identification whose name matches your training and registration record exactly. A mismatch — a maiden name, a missing middle name, a typo carried over from enrollment — is one of the most common reasons a candidate is turned away at the door and loses the appointment.
Avoidable Logistics Failures
- Arriving after the published check-in time.
- ID name not matching the registered legal name.
- Not knowing or not bringing required confirmation information.
- Clothing or footwear that prevents safe, full skills performance.
- Assuming the training school completed a step you never personally verified.
Retake Policy
Florida generally allows up to three attempts within 24 months of completing the approved training program. You retest only the portion you failed — if you pass the written test but fail skills, you re-sit skills only. After exhausting the allowed attempts or the 24-month window, the candidate must complete a new approved training program before testing again. Treat the first attempt as the one to win; passing both parts the first time avoids extra fees and a tighter timeline.
A candidate passes the written test but fails the clinical skills evaluation on the first appointment. What is the typical Florida outcome?
Why is matching photo identification so important at Prometric check-in?