For each two-year period of certification, CNA’s are required to obtain 48 hours of in-service or continuing education.
They must complete at least 12 CEU’s the first year; the remaining 36 credits may be taken the second year.

CNA’S may obtain 24 CEU’s online.  Additional Continuing Education Units must be obtained in an inservice setting.
CNA’s are required to keep a written, cumulative list of the in-service/continuing education hours they complete for four years.

You can contact the Department of Public Health with any questions regarding your CNA license:

Department of Public Health
ATCS MS 3301
P.O. Box 997415
Sacramento, CA  95899

Website: cdph.ca.gov
Phone: 916.327.2445
Fax: 916.552.8785