First Coast CNA
CNA Training in Jacksonville, FL
Begin your career in nursing with the most thorough Exam Prep you’ll find in the area. Prepare with us—sign up for your CNA Exam Prep classes in Jacksonville, FL, get your Level 2 Background Check and BLS/CPR certification and take the State Board Exam with us. A one-stop shop to jump-start your new career.
First Coast CNA Services
CNA Exam Prep, Level 2 Background Check & State Exam Registration
To be able to take the CNA State Board Exam you will need to pass a Level 2 Background Check, and register with the State to take the Board Exam.
CNA State Exam Prep Class
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CNA Exam Prep Class
16 - 32 Hours of Instruction * - CNA Skills Book
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Weekly Open Practice
(to keep your skills fresh)
* 16 hours Optional Refresher class before Exam.
Level 2 Live Scan Background Check
- Level 2 Live Scan Background Check
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Performed during the CNA Exam Prep Class.
No need to find a service provider -
Electronically Submited to FDLE
Results sent to FDOH within 72 Hrs
CNA State Exam Registration
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CNA State Board Exam Registration Fee
Fee is paid to state testing agency Prometric - Registration done during the CNA Exam Prep Class
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First Coast CNA is a Prometric Regional Testing Site
$125 for Skills portion / $30 for Written
Our most popular CNA "Bundle" Options
The Essential
CNA Exam Prep Class &
State Board Exam Fee
- CNA Exam Prep Class | Skills Book
- CNA State Board Exam Fee
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Weekly Open Practice
(to keep your skills fresh)
The Works
CNA Exam Prep Class, Exam Fee, Level 2 Bkgnd Ck, & BLS/CPR Cert.
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The Essential - (Exam Prep Class | Skills Book |
State Board Exam Fee) + Weekly Practice - Level 2 Background Check
- AHA BLS/CPR Certification
The complete First Coast CNA "Bundle" Options
Choose the CNA Training combination that works best for you.
Exam Prep Class
CNA Exam Prep Class, Skill and Practice Exam Workbook &
Optional Refresher class before Exam.
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CNA Exam Prep Class
16 - 32 Hours of Instruction * - CNA Skills Book
- Weekly Open Practice
* 16 hours Optional Refresher class before Exam.
The Essential
CNA Exam Prep Class &
State Board Exam Fee
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The Starter - (Exam Prep Class |
Skills Book) - CNA State Board Exam Fee
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Weekly Open Practice
(to keep your skills fresh)
The Enhanced
CNA Prep Class, Exam Fee
& BLS/CPR Certification
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The Essential - (Exam Prep Class |
Skills Book | State Board Exam Fee) - BLS/CPR Certification
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Weekly Open Practice
(to keep your skills fresh)
The Required
CNA Exam Prep Class, State Exam Fee, Level 2 Background Check
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The Essential - (Exam Prep Class |
Skills Book | State Board Exam Fee) - Level 2 Background Check
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Weekly Open Practice
(to keep your skills fresh)
The Works
CNA Exam Prep Class, Exam Fee, Level 2 Bkdng Ck, & BLS/CPR Cert.
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The Requiered - (Exam Prep Class |
Skills Book | State Board Exam Fee | Level 2 Bkgnd Ck) - AHA BLS/CPR Certification
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Weekly Open Practice
(to keep your skills fresh)
First Coast CNA Online Registration Calendar
What are the Requirements to become a CNA?
Basic Demographics
- Have a High School Diploma or a GED or,
- Be at least 18 years old
- Be allowed to work in the US
Background Check
- Payment of a Level 2 Background Check Fee. We charge $90
- Our Service provider is First Coast Live Scan. Click HERE to book an appointment
- Fill out the Electronic Fingerprint form and present it at the time of the Live Scan screening. Click HERE to access the Form
- Use ORI Number for CNA Examination – EDOH0380Z
- Provide accurate demographics and your Social Security Card or your Tax Id Card
Register to take the Exam
- Login to Prometric
- Fill out the application
- Select your testing site
- Wait for comfirmation email
Challenge the Exam
- Self Study or
- Prepare with us
- Register for your exam prep class at First Coast CNA
What are the costs of becoming a CNA?
What are the fees to take the Exam Prep Course? How much does the CNA Exam Cost? Is the Background Check expensive?
FCCNA Services & Offerings
CNA Exam Prep Course
Weekend Class or Weekly Class
- Practice & learn 22 Clinical Skills
- Study Guide & Online Resources
- Friday OPEN Skills Practice Sessions
- 2nd and 3rd session free of charge
- CNA Board State Exam Fee
Cost Breakdown
What is the Total Cost of becoming a CNA?
- $240 CNA Prep Course (Paid to FCCNA)*
- $155 CNA Exam fee (Paid to Prometric)*
- $80 Background Check Fee* (Paid to FC Live Scan)*
- $45 AHA CPR/BLS Certification (Paid to FCCPR)*
FCCNA Services & Offerings
• CNA State Board Exam Prep Course - $280
• CNA State Board Exam Prep Course & AHA BLS/CPR Certification - $320
• CNA State Board Exam Prep Course & Level 2 Background Check - $360
• CNA State Board Exam Prep Course & State Board Exam Fee - $425
• CNA State Board Exam Prep Course & State Board Exam Fee & AHA BLS/CPR Certification - $465
• CNA State Board Exam Prep Course & State Board Exam Fee & Level 2 Background Check - $505
• CNA State Board Exam Prep Course & State Board Exam Fee & Level 2 Background Check & AHA BLS/CPR Certification - $545

You will get your own skills guide and we will provide you access to several online resources like Quizlet, CNA study materials, and CNA mock exam web pages, so you can prepare and get ready for your Exam.
Open access to our Training Facility so you can come and practice your skills and knowledge.
We are committed to your success. As your Exam date approaches, we offer you the possibility to sit on a 2nd or 3rd session class to ensure your skills are sharp and ready.
* Subject to space availability, call us to reserve a spot.
Total Cost Breakdown
The fee to enroll and take our Exam Prep Course is $240. This fee does not includes the State Exam. Your fee covers practicing and learning the 22 CNA skills, the study book and online resources, access to our CNA room to practice every Friday, and the opportunity to sit on a 2nd or 3rd class.
To register to take one of our Courses click HERE
The fee to get your Background Check with us at First Coast Live Scan, will be $80.
You have to choose a Live Scan provider, fill out the fingerprint electronic form, have two forms of id and be allowed to work in the US.
If you want to find different Background Check provider near you click HERE
The cost of taking your American Heart Association CPR/BLS Certification with us at First Coast CPR will be $45.
The CPR/BLS Certification is a requirement to secure a job as a CNA.
If you want to find FCCPR CPR/BLS Class schedule please click HERE.
The total cost of getting your CNA License could amount to $520 when paying for the CNA requirements separately or to different providers.