Continuing Education Requirements for California Certified Nurse Assistants (CNAs)
California Certified Nurse Assistants (CNAs) play a vital role in providing quality care in a variety of healthcare settings. To maintain an active certification, CNAs must stay current with their skills and knowledge by completing regular continuing education. Understanding the specific continuing education requirements is essential to avoid lapses in certification and to ensure compliance with both state and federal regulations.
California CNA Continuing Education Requirements
According to California Health & Safety Code, Section 1337.6 (a)(1), CNAs are required to complete 48 hours of in-service training or continuing education every two years. Of those 48 hours:
- At least 12 hours must be completed in each year of the two-year certification period.
- Up to 24 hours may be completed through an online computer training program that is approved by the Licensing and Certification Division of the California Department of Public Health (CDPH).
It is important for CNAs to document their completed hours accurately on their certification renewal form (CDPH 283C) and to retain documentation of completed courses for four years in case of audit.
Online Continuing Education with Pedagogy Education
Pedagogy Education is proud to be an approved provider by the California Department of Public Health, Nurse Aide Certification (NAC) #7046. Our online courses are designed to meet the educational needs of CNAs and are accessible, engaging, and compliant with state standards.
Our accreditation statement:
Provider approved by the California Department of Public Health, Nurse Aide Certification (NAC) #: 7046. This document must be retained by the certified nurse assistant for a period of four years after the course completion. Provider approved by the Florida, New Hampshire, and Wyoming Board of Nursing-Certified Nursing Assistants, CE Broker Provider #: 50-13256.
Pedagogy’s courses are ideal for the individual nurse seeking to meet their own continuing education requirements or for California facilities that need to provide in-service education to their staff.
👉 Facilities can register here: Register Your Facility
Find Approved CNA Courses Online
Pedagogy’s CDPH-approved courses for California Certified Nurse Assistants can be found on our website:
👉 View California CNA Courses
These courses are developed specifically to meet the California CNA continuing education requirements and include a wide variety of relevant topics such as:
- Abuse and Neglect in the Long-Term Care Setting
- Alzheimer’s and Dementia Care
- Infection Control
- Fall Prevention Strategies
- Resident Rights
- Communication Techniques
- Cultural Competency
- Nutrition and Hydration
- Assisting with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs)
All courses are available online, making it convenient for CNAs to complete their required hours at their own pace, anytime and anywhere.
Stay Compliant—Stay Certified
Don’t wait until your certification renewal is due—start earning your continuing education hours today with Pedagogy Education. Whether you're an individual CNA or a facility administrator looking to educate your staff, Pedagogy offers simple, state-approved solutions to meet your needs.
