Florida CNA skills checklist: what's on the Prometric skills test?
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Florida's CNA Clinical Skills test (Prometric) is scored on five skills: three assigned from a 20-skill list plus Handwashing and Indirect Care, and you must pass all five. You get between 31 and 40 minutes depending on your skills, two nurses watch you, and you will also play the resident for other candidates.
| # | Skill |
|---|---|
| A | Ambulate the resident using a transfer/gait belt |
| B | Assist resident needing to use a bedpan |
| C | Change bed linen while the resident remains in bed |
| D | Change resident's position to a supported side-lying position |
| E | Dress a resident who has a weak arm |
| F | Empty a urinary drainage bag, measure and record urine output on an I&O form |
| G | Feed a resident who is sitting in a chair |
| H | Measure and record a resident's radial pulse |
| I | Measure and record a resident's respirations |
| J | Catheter care for a female resident with an indwelling urinary catheter |
| K | Foot care for a resident sitting in a chair |
| L | Mouth care for a resident who has a denture |
| M | Mouth care for a resident who has teeth |
| N | Perineal care for a female resident who is incontinent of urine |
| O | Hand and nail care |
| P | Partial bed bath and back rub |
| Q | Passive ROM to one elbow and wrist |
| R | Passive ROM to one shoulder |
| S | Passive ROM to one hip, knee and ankle |
| T | Bed-to-wheelchair transfer using a pivot technique and a transfer/gait belt |
How the Florida skills test works
- Skills are assigned by computer when you schedule. You're scored on three assigned skills + Handwashing + Indirect Care.
- Time: 31 to 40 minutes depending on the skills; you're told your time before you start.
- Two nurses compare what you do with each skill's checkpoints.
- Corrections: tell the nurse and actually perform the correction while still on that skill. If a safety issue occurs, the nurse may pause the skill and you can't correct it (the checkpoint is marked wrong).
- You play the resident for other candidates (walking, transfers, bedpan with clothes on, ROM, pulse, feeding a small snack and more). Tell the nurse at check-in if you can't participate.
Fees and attempts
- Clinical Skills Test (English only): $120; skills + written together: $155. Confirm current fees in the bulletin.
- After three failed attempts you must complete a Florida-approved training program (120-hour course) before testing again (Florida Board of Nursing).
- Your score report includes Item Feedback showing which checkpoints you missed — use it before a retake.
Quick answers
- Florida CNA skills checklist with steps: where is it?
- Prometric publishes the Clinical Skills Checklist and sample measurement forms at prometric.com/NurseAide. This page lists the 20 skills; the checklist gives each skill's checkpoints.
- How many skills are on the Florida CNA skills test?
- Five scored: three assigned skills plus Handwashing and Indirect Care.
- Do I have to act as the patient in Florida?
- Yes. The bulletin says Florida candidates are required to play the resident for other candidates. See the volunteer resident.
- Florida CNA exam: how many tries?
- Three. After three failed attempts the Board requires an approved 120-hour training program before re-examination.
What to do next
Florida's list is identical to Texas's Prometric list. Learn exactly how indirect care is scored, then cover the written test.
You must pass the written test too. Take the free 20-question practice test, or unlock the timed 60-question exam simulator, the full question bank and every skill checklist for $29 one-time (or $9/month).
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- PA CNA skills test: is hand washing always on it, and which skills are tested?
- North Carolina Nurse Aide I skills test: which skills are on it?
- Virginia CNA skills test: which skills, how long, and how is it scored?
Sources
- Florida CNA Candidate Information Bulletin, Rev. 11012025 (Prometric, PDF)
- Florida Board of Nursing — Certified Nursing Assistant
- Florida Board of Nursing — Top 10 CNA Examination Quick Tips (PDF)
- Prometric — Nurse Aide (checklists and sample forms)
Checked: . Rules, fees and vendors change — always confirm with your state's official page and candidate handbook.