Licensing and Certification Program

Attention certificate holders! We are happy to announce the launch of our new online application system for initial applications, OASYS. You can apply for a new Certified Nurse Assistant certificate by submitting your application online. To renew your Certified Nurse Assistant certificate you can submit your application electronically by uploading your application along with any attachment(s) by visiting our electronic submission page.

For more information about navigating back into the workforce, please visit our Beyond the Pandemic webpage.

Certified Nurse Assistant

The Healthcare Workforce Branch (HWB), Healthcare Professional Certification and Training Section (HPCTS) is primarily responsible for the certification of nurse assistants by ensuring applicants adhere to the California Health and Safety Code, Section 1337-1338.5.

How to Verify the Status of your Certificate

Verification of a Certified Nurse Assistant Certificate Link
Please see COVID-19 Update Information

How to Apply or Renew a Certified Nurse Assistant Certificate

How to Find a Training Program or Provider to Become a Certified Nurse Assistant

For additional FAQs, please visit our CNA FAQs web page.

State and Federal Requirements

Certified Nurse Assistant Forms

BCIA 8016 (PDF) Request for Live Scan Service
BCIA 8016 Sample (PDF) Sample Request for Live Scan Service form for Certified Nurse Assistants
CDPH 283A (PDF) Certified Nurse Assistant In-Service Training/Continuing Education
CDPH 283B (PDF) Certified Nurse Assistant Initial Application
CDPH 283C (PDF) Certified Nurse Assistant Renewal Application
CDPH 283E (PDF) Certified Nurse Assistant Equivalency/Reciprocity Application
CDPH 929 (PDF) Request for Name/Address Change and/or Duplicate for CNA Certificate
CDPH 931 (PDF) Verification of Current Nurse Assistant Certification
CDPH 318 (PDF) Report of Misconduct

Resource Links

Contact Us :

Mailing Address:

Healthcare Professional Certification and Training Section (HPCTS)
P.O. Box 997416, MS 3301
Sacramento, CA 95899-7416

Phone Number: (916) 327-2445

Please note that the Interactive Voice Response Unit (IVRU) is an automated phone system. An option must be selected before the IVRU can proceed with a transfer to an agent. After the required information is entered you will be given the option to press “0” for an agent.

Email: cna@cdph.ca.gov

Please include your CNA/HHA/CHT number (if applicable).