Understanding California CNA Certification Timeline
Let’s begin with the basics and examine how long your CNA certification lasts. By law, in California, your Certified Nursing Assistant license will last 2 years from the date you are given the license. That means that, if you were certified today, you will have to renew your certification two years from now - not on a specific calendar date, but on the day celebrated as the anniversary of your certification. Many CNAs make the mistake of waiting until the last minute when they feel as if they have more time than they really need. But here’s the reality: getting your renewal materials processed and continuing ed requirements—let’s get it all under one’s chin. Starting the process three to four months before your expiration date leaves you with some extra rope and prevents the stress of trying to make the last-minute scramble. If your license expired and you did not renew, then you can no longer legally work as a CNA in California. Employers don’t take this lightly, and you will be facing potential job loss and suspension. So before the expiration date on that medication, put it in your calendar, set a reminder on your phone and plan ahead.
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Let’s begin with the basics and examine how long your CNA certification lasts. By law, in California, your Certified Nursing Assistant license will last 2 years from the date you are given the license. That means that, if you were certified today, you will have to renew your certification two years from now - not on a specific calendar date, but on the day celebrated as the anniversary of your certification. Many CNAs make the mistake of waiting until the last minute when they feel as if they have more time than they really need. But here’s the reality: getting your renewal materials processed and continuing ed requirements—let’s get it all under one’s chin. Starting the process three to four months before your expiration date leaves you with some extra rope and prevents the stress of trying to make the last-minute scramble. If your license expired and you did not renew, then you can no longer legally work as a CNA in California. Employers don’t take this lightly, and you will be facing potential job loss and suspension. So before the expiration date on that medication, put it in your calendar, set a reminder on your phone and plan ahead.
Read full Article Now: https://open.substack.com/pub/cnaschool1/p/how-do-i-renew-my-cna-certification
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