Legal & EthicalQuestion 185 of 200
California CNA certification renewal requires:
a.No continuing education
b.8 hours of CE every 5 years
c.100 hours of CE annually
d.Renewal every 2 years with at least 48 hours of CE (minimum 12 hours/year, including in-service training in topics required by the facility), and continued employment performing nursing-related services for pay within the prior 24 months
Explanation
Under HSC §1337.3 and Title 22 CCR §71831, California CNA certification is renewed every 24 months. Renewal requires at least 48 hours of approved continuing education during the two-year period (with a minimum of 12 hours each year), most of which is provided as in-service by the SNF. The CNA must also have performed nursing-related services for pay within the previous 24 months. Failure to renew on time results in lapse; an expired CNA cannot work as a CNA. Falsifying CE records is grounds for certification denial or revocation.
Law Reference: HSC §1337.3; Title 22 CCR §71831Practice all 200 questions free — no signup required.
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