加州 CNA 认证指南
2026 年成为加州注册护理助理的分步指南——160 小时培训、$140 考试、D&S Diversified 测试、强制背景调查。
完成认证的 160 小时 CNA 培训项目（60 小时课堂 + 100 小时临床），按 HSC §1276.5；通过 Live Scan 背景调查；然后参加 CDPH 认可承办方的笔试和技能演示（CDPH 不公布题量也不公布及格分，各承办方也不相同）。总费用约 $700-$2,000。通过后向 CDPH 申请。
考试信息
| 主管机构 | California Department of Public Health (CDPH), Healthcare Workforce Branch —— 考试由 three CDPH-approved testing vendors: D&SDT-Headmaster LLP, Credentia Nurse Aide LLC, and the Regional Testing Center 承办 |
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| 题目数量 | CDPH 未公布 我们查阅但未找到该数据的来源: CDPH — CNA Testing Vendors |
| 考试时限 | CDPH 未公布 我们查阅但未找到该数据的来源: CDPH — CNA Testing Vendors |
| 及格标准 | CDPH 未公布 我们查阅但未找到该数据的来源: CDPH — CNA Testing Vendors |
| 费用 | CDPH 未公布 我们查阅但未找到该数据的来源: CDPH — CNA Testing Vendors |
| 考试语言 | CDPH 未公布 我们查阅但未找到该数据的来源: CDPH — CNA Testing Vendors |
获取 CNA 认证的步骤
完成州批准的 160 小时 CNA 培训项目
加州按 HSC §1276.5 要求 160 小时（60 课堂 + 100 受监督临床）——超过联邦 75 小时最低标准。社区学院、ROP、职业学校和部分长期护理机构提供（被聘用则免费）。典型费用：$600-$2,000。
提交 Live Scan 指纹采集 + 犯罪背景调查
CDPH 通过 Live Scan 要求 DOJ + FBI 背景调查（$49 + 站点费，典型总额 $69-$124）。某些重罪取消资格；部分可通过向 CDPH 申请豁免上诉。
通过承办方的笔试
笔试的题量和及格线取决于你遇到哪家 CDPH 认可的承办方：D&SDT-Headmaster 为 75 题、60 分钟；Credentia 为 70 题，且完全不公布及格分。CDPH 两者都不公布。提供英语和西班牙语。PrepPass 提供 200 道免费练习题，4 种语言（英文、中文、西班牙语、越南语）。
通过 5 项技能演示
在州批准的评估员面前演示。从 24 项必备 CNA 技能中随机选择（洗手、生命体征、转移、会阴护理等）。失败时允许重考一次。
向 CDPH 申请认证（通过后免费）
通过两部分后，您的培训项目向 CDPH 提交结果。您获得 CNA 编号，可在 CDPH 护理助理注册处验证状态。有效认证 = 合法可以工作。
每 2 年续期，需 24 小时继续教育
HSC §1337.3 要求每 2 年 24 小时在职继续教育。雇主通常跟踪此项。保持现行以维持认证活跃。
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who needs a California CNA certification?+
Anyone working as a Certified Nurse Assistant in a California skilled nursing facility, intermediate care facility, or long-term care setting must be certified by CDPH and listed on the California Nurse Aide Registry.
How much does it cost to become a CNA in California?+
Total cost is typically $800-$2,300: training $600-$2,000 (many community colleges and ROPs offer subsidized programs), CNA exam $140 ($40 knowledge + $100 skills), and Live Scan $49-$124.
How long is the California CNA certification valid?+
2 years from the date of issue. To renew you must work at least 8 hours for pay performing nursing-related services and complete 48 hours of continuing education (24 hours per year) per HSC §1337.3.
What's the passing score for the California CNA exam?+
CDPH publishes no passing score, and the approved vendors differ — one publishes a numeric cut score for its knowledge exam and the other publishes none at all for its written or oral examination. Each vendor's own figure, with the handbook it comes from, is in the exam-facts table above. Both vendors also require satisfactory performance on all 5 randomly selected skills in the clinical portion.
Can I take the California CNA exam in a language other than English?+
Yes — the written knowledge exam is available in English and Spanish; an oral exam is also offered for candidates who need it. The skills portion is conducted in English with an evaluator.
How long does CDPH take to process my CNA application?+
Typically 6-10 weeks after CDPH receives your complete application (CDPH 283-B), Live Scan results, and exam results. Processing can be longer if there are background check issues.
Does California exceed federal CNA training requirements?+
Yes. Federal law (42 CFR §483) requires a minimum of 75 hours of training. California requires 160 hours (60 classroom + 100 clinical) per HSC §1276.5 — more than double the federal minimum.
Last updated: November 2026
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