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California Occupational License

License Title:
Home Health Aide Certification

Licensing Agency:
     Department of Public Health
     Licensing and Certification
     Aide and Technician Certification Section

Licensing Agency Contact Information:

Address:	MS 3301 P. O. Box 997416 Sacramento, CA 95899 - 7416
Phone Number:	(916) 327-2445
Fax Number:	(916) 552-8785
E-mail Address:	cna@cdph.ca.gov
Internet Address:	http://www.cdph.ca.gov/certlic/occupations/Pages/AidesAndTechs.aspx

License Requirements, Fees, and Examination Information:

Fees: $0 fee for initial and renewal certification.

Examination Frequency: N/A

Exam Locations: N/A

Experience Requirement: Completion of an approved CDPH Home Health Aide training program consisting of a minimum of 75 hours. Applicants must maintain criminal record clearance in order to be certified.

Average Time to Process Application: 4 weeks.

Renewal Period: every 2 years.

Special License Requirements: N/A

Authority: California Health and Safety Code, Section 1725-1742. California Code of Regulation, Title 22, Division 5, Chapter 2.5, Article 5. Title 42, Code of Federal Regulations, 484.36.

Occupations To Which This License Applies:

Occupation Title	SOC Code
Home Health Aides	311011