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Certified Nurse Assistant
License Description Fees: Fee varies for competency examination. $0 fee for initial and renewal certification process. Examination Frequency: One time upon completion of training program. Exam Locations: Statewide. Experience Requirement: 100 hours of supervised clinical training and 50 hours of classroom training. After students successfully complete a state-approved certified Nurse Assistant program, the training program arranges for the state approved exam. Applicants must maintain criminal record clearance in order to be certified. Average Time to Process Application: 4 weeks. Renewal Period: Every two years; $0 fee. Renewal Requirement: 48 hour of CEU's and work 1 day for pay providing nursing services under the supervision of a licensed medical professional. Special License Requirements: not available Authority: California Health and Safety Code, Section 1337-1338.5. California Code of Regulation, Title 22, Division 5, Chapter 2.5, Article 1-5. Title 42, Code of Federal Regulations, 483.75 and 483 Subpart D.
Licensing Agency
Department of Public Health
Licensing and Certification
Aide and Technician Certification Section
P. O. Box 997416, MS 3301
Sacramento, CA 95899-7416
(916) 327 2445
cna@cdph.ca.gov
Active Status Active
Continuing Education Continuing education required to maintain license
Criminal Record Any conviction is prohibited
Education Specific course required
Exam State exam required
License Type Register with licensing agency
License Updated 08/09/2023
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