California's 160-hour CNA training requirement under HSC §1337(c)(2) and Title 22 CCR §71835 consists of:
Explanation
HSC §1337(c)(2) and Title 22 CCR §71835 require California CNAs to complete a CDPH-approved Nurse Assistant Training Program totaling at least 160 hours: a minimum of 60 hours of classroom theory plus 100 hours of supervised clinical training in a long-term care facility. This exceeds the federal minimum of 75 hours under 42 CFR §483.152. Candidates must then pass the state competency examination (written/oral plus skills test administered by D&S Diversified Services), undergo a DOJ/FBI live scan, and submit the application before placement on the CA Nurse Aide Registry. Renewal is every 2 years (HSC §1337.3).
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