Required Training Hours
50 hours
What is the minimum number of hours required in theory (classroom) for a CA state Nursing Assistant program?
48 hours
The required number of approved in-service/continuing education hours for each 2 year certification period.
American Red Cross and the Chancellor’s Office, California Community Colleges, which contracts with Pearson Vue.
What are the 2 vendors that California has contracted with to give the state competency examination?
Criminal screening (FIngerprints)
What is required upon enrollment to a Nurse Assistant course?
100 hours
What is the minimum number of hours required in clinical (supervised) for a CA state Nursing Assistant program?
12 hours
What is the minimum number of in-service/Continuing education hours that must be obtained in each of the 2 years of the certification period?
3 times
What is the number of times that are you allowed to take the state competency test?
History & Physical exam & Tuberculosis clearance
What things are required within 90 days of the start of the program?
102.5 hours
What amount of hours has CDPH approved for our KROP NA Program for theory (classroom)?
24 hours
What is the number of in-service/continuing education hours that MAY be completed online by an approved provider?
2 years
What is the amount of time that is allowed to successfully take the state competency test?
Money order or cashier's check
What are acceptable forms of payment for the competency exam?
102 hours
What amount of hours has CDPH approved for our KROP NA Program for clinical (supervised)?
1 day
What is the amount of time that a re-certifying, Nursing Assistants must verify that they have worked as a CNA?
Written and Skills
What are the 2 parts of the state competency test?
283B
What is the initial application form for NA competency testing and certification called?