Exemption Application Requirements for Licensed CNAs
Licensed Certified Nursing Assistants employed or seeking employment with a health care provider licensed by the Agency for Health Care Administration that has been found guilty of, regardless of adjudication, or entered a plea of guilty or nolo contendre to any of the criminal offenses listed in sections 435.03(2), 435.04(2), and 408.809 Florida Statutes must apply for an exemption through the Department of Health.
Applicants must complete two (2) fingerprint cards and successfully clear a Level II background screening prior to receiving an exemption.
To request a fingerprint card please visit http://www.fldoh.sofn.net/
Additional information for Certified Nursing Assistant exemptions can be found by scrolling over the buttons above.
Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA):
AHCA reviews applications and makes decisions for Exemptions for unlicensed personnel working for a health care provider (i.e. facility owner, administrator or chief financial officer, staff person that is uncertified or unlicensed).
Phone: 850-412-4503
Email: bgscreen@ahca.myflorida.com
Click here to visit AHCA's Background Screening Website
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