Become a Certified Caregiver in Florida
Train on your own schedule and earn a recognized national caregiver credential from the American Caregiver Association. Simple, affordable, and completed entirely online.
Is ACA certification right for you in Florida?
We want you to enroll with the full picture. Our certification is a private, national credential built for private-duty, family, and non-medical caregiving. It is not a Florida state license, and we would rather make that clear before you enroll.
Right for you if you are
- A private-duty or independent caregiver chosen directly by a family
- A family member caring for a parent, spouse, or loved one
- Working in private-pay, non-medical home care
- Adding a recognized credential to your resume or showing training to private clients
- Planning to start your own caregiving service
It does not replace
- State-approved HHA training at a Medicare or Medicaid certified home health agency
- A Florida CNA credential and listing on the Florida Nurse Aide Registry
- A nursing license or any clinical scope of practice
- Training that a specific employer or workplace requires
How caregiving works in the Sunshine State
Florida is home to one of the largest senior populations in the country, so the need for trained, compassionate caregivers keeps growing. The rules depend on the kind of care you provide.
- Private-pay caregivers: Florida does not license individual private-pay caregivers. It licenses the agencies that employ them. For private-duty, family, and non-medical roles, there is no state training mandate.
- CNAs: must complete a state-approved program, pass a competency exam, and be listed on the Florida Nurse Aide Registry.
- Home Health Aides at licensed agencies: complete state-set training on top of the federal baseline of 75 hours.
- Paid family caregivers: those paid through Florida Medicaid self-direction pass a background screening and are generally not required to hold a formal certification.
A credential Florida families recognize
The American Caregiver Association is a national certifying and accrediting body for caregivers, and one of the largest in the world. Here is what you gain.
A trusted, established name
Operating since 1985, the ACA name on your resume adds credibility with private clients and employers across Florida.
A national credential
Your certification is recognized nationwide, not tied to a single city or county, and travels with you wherever you work.
Listed in the registry
On completion you are placed in the National Caregiver Registry, so your credential can be verified when a family or employer asks.
Fully online and self-paced
Everything is completed by email, on your own schedule. There are no classes to attend and no fixed deadlines.
Affordable, all included
The core course is $99 and covers the manual, processing, certification, exam, and registry entry. There is no fee to retake the exam.
Independently verifiable
Your credential can be confirmed directly with the ACA. See our Credentials and Verification page.
How to get certified
If you can send an email, you can complete the course. The whole process runs at your pace, with no logins and no accounts to set up.
Order your course
Choose your course or bundle online and check out securely with your debit or credit card.
Check your email
Within 24 hours your course manual arrives by email in PDF, along with your student ID and instructions.
Study and take the exam
Work through the open-book, self-study manual at your own speed, then take the exam by email. No time limits.
Get certified
Pass and receive your certificate within 3 to 5 business days, plus entry in the National Caregiver Registry.
Everything comes with your course
One simple price covers the full certification. No hidden add-ons and no exam fees.
- Course manual (PDF)
- Administrative processing
- Official certification
- Exam, open book
- Entry into the National Caregiver Registry
- No fee to retake the exam
Choose the certification that fits you
From the core caregiver course to full bundles and membership, every option is self-study and completed online. Prices are starting prices and vary by option on the product page.
National Caregiver Certification Course
The core credential for new and working caregivers. A strong starter course for anyone entering the field.
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Advanced National Caregiver Certification Course
A deeper course covering communication, care levels, medication support, and more for experienced caregivers.
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National Assisted Living Manager Certification Course
For caregivers moving into management and the day to day running of an assisted living facility.
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NCCC and Assisted Living Manager Bundle
Both the caregiver course and the assisted living manager course together at a discount.
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NCCC and Activities of Daily Living Bundle
The core caregiver course paired with the Activities of Daily Living certification.
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Super Certification Bundle
Three courses plus ACA membership in one package for the most complete certification path.
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Caregiver Business Bundle
For caregivers who want to start their own service, including the course, a business guide, and membership.
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Platinum Plus Caregiver Certification Bundle
The most comprehensive bundle, bringing together multiple courses, membership, and more.
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ACA Membership
Annual membership with the ACA, including registry status and a member certificate.
Select OptionsQuestions Florida caregivers ask
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How can a family or employer verify my certification?
Take the first step toward your caregiver career
Join caregivers across Florida who chose a trusted, affordable, and fully online path to certification with the American Caregiver Association.