Certified Nurse Assistants (CNAs) must complete 48 hours of continuing education every 2
years. CNAs must comply with State and Federal law, including in-service and continuing
education hours. Pursuant to Health & Safety Code, Section 1337.6 (a)(1), “…At least 12 of the
48 hours of in-service training shall be completed in each of the two years. Twenty-four of the
48 hours of in-service training may be obtained through online computer training program
approved by the Licensing and Certification Division of the state department.” CNAs must
indicate the number of completed in-service or continuing education on the renewal3:30 P.M.