Licensing and Certification Program

Training Program Review Unit

The Training Program Review Unit is responsible for the review, approval and continual oversight of Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA), Home Health Aide (HHA), and Certified Hemodialysis Technician (CHT) initial training, CNA/HHA continuing education programs and CNA Orientation and In-service programs in Skilled Nursing Facilities and Intermediate Care Facilities.

All training program applications and documents must be emailed to the TPRU mailbox at TPRU@cdph.ca.gov or faxed to 916-636-6760. Applications submitted by U.S. Mail will not be accepted or returned, and the sender must resubmit their application via email or fax for it to be processed.

What’s New

Updates to NATP Training Requirements (AFL 26‑08)

Beginning January 1, 2026, SB 862 updates requirements for CNA training by local agencies and education institutions to match requirements for SNFs and ICFs regarding training for Alzheimer's disease and related dementias.

View the Updated Announcements page for more information.

New Checklist to Assist in Getting Ready for an Onsite Renewal Visit (NATP)

Please review the new CDPH 280 Onsite Nurse Assistant Training Program (NATP) Checklist available for internal use to help prepare for onsite renewal visits.

CDPH 280 Onsite Nurse Assistant Training Program (NATP) Checklist (PDF)

View the Updated Announcements page for more information.

Types of Programs

Nurse Assistant Training Program

Home Health Aide Training Program

Orientation and In-service Program Requirements

Note: This program is for Skilled Nursing Facilities & Intermediate Care Facilities only.

Continuing Education Program

In Person Continuing Education Program Requirements
Online Continuing Education Program Requirements

Hemodialysis Technician Training Program Requirements

Approved Training Providers

Approved Continuing Education Providers

Approved Testing Providers

List of Forms for all Program Types

You can find all forms related to all program types on List of Forms for all Program Types or visit the links under the types of programs for specific program related forms.

News & Updates

Training Program Review Unit News & Updates