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Licensing and Certification Program

Attention certificate holders!
OASYS now offers a fully online process for CNA renewal applications. You can:

  • Submit your renewal application electronically
  • Upload required documents, including CEUs, employment verification, and any deficiency responses
  • Upload demographic changes
  • Keep your contact information updated to ensure you receive important CDPH notifications

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

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

Contact Information

Phone Number: (916) 327-2445
Please note that the Interactive Voice Response Unit (IVRU) is an automated phone system. You must select an option before the system can transfer your call to an agent. After entering the required information, you will be given the option to press “0”​ to speak with an agent.

Email Contacts

When contacting the department, please include your CNA/HHA/CHT number (if applicable) to help staff locate your record efficiently​.

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