Legal & EthicalQuestion 186 of 200
Which criminal background finding would generally disqualify an applicant from California CNA certification?
a.A conviction for elder abuse, sexual assault, or any serious or violent felony as defined by HSC §1337.9 and PC §667.5(c)/§1192.7(c)
b.A 20-year-old speeding ticket
c.A jaywalking citation
d.A first-time non-violent misdemeanor unrelated to patient care
Explanation
Under HSC §1337.9 and §1338.5, CDPH performs a criminal background check (live scan fingerprints with DOJ and FBI) on every CNA applicant. Convictions for offenses such as elder/dependent adult abuse, sexual assault, child abuse, serious/violent felonies (PC §667.5(c), §1192.7(c)), or substantiated findings of abuse, neglect, or misappropriation of resident property generally bar certification. Some non-serious convictions allow a criminal record waiver if the applicant demonstrates rehabilitation. Speeding tickets, jaywalking, and unrelated minor misdemeanors are generally not disqualifying.
Law Reference: HSC §1337.9; HSC §1338.5Practice all 200 questions free — no signup required.
Related questions on this topic
- The fundamental difference between civil and criminal liability is that:
- A CNA suspects a coworker is diverting (stealing) controlled substances from the medication cart. The CNA should:
- California CNA certification renewal requires:
- A resident with hearing loss requests a sign-language interpreter for a care conference. Under the ADA, the facility must:
- A CDPH complaint about a long-term care facility may be filed by:
- California's HSC §1276.5 (the '3.5 / 2.4 rule') requires skilled nursing facilities to provide a minimum of how many direct-care nursing hours per resident day?
Last reviewed: · editorial process
PrepPass Editorial Team · Verified against California CNA Certification Exam · How we review