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You must complete and submit the following to CDPH: an Initial Application (CDPH 283D) (PDF), upon enrollment in the training program and a copy of the Request for Live Scan Service (BCIA 8016) form (PDF).
Only individuals with a current Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) certificate may enroll in a 40 Hour HHA Training Program (HHP) to become a certified Home Health Aide (HHA).
Become a Certified Home Health Aide (HHA) in California by following these steps. California HHA Training Requirements. HHA’s must successfully complete a training program in 2024: minimum of 120 hours (or an competency evaluation program approved by the California Department of Public Health (CDPH)).
regulations, California Health and Safety Code Section 1725-1742 (1736-1736.7) Home Health Aide Regulations, Title 22, Division 5, Chapter 6, Article 5. Home Health Aide regulations, Title 42, Federal Code of Regulations (42CFR), Part 484
Home Care Aide Application Process. To apply online for Home Care Aide registration, please have a credit card ready and follow the steps below: 1. Access the Guardian Applicant Portal at https://guardian.dss.ca.gov/Applicant.
The HHA Certification Process. Certification forms can be downloaded from the website of the Department of Public Health (https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CHCQ/LCP/Pages/HHA.aspx). The prospective home health aide will need to have fingerprints made. California uses a Live Scan process.
The CHHA program is 40 hours in total and takes 1 week to complete. Upon completion, students will receive a Certified Home Health Aide Certificate approved by the California Department of Public Health, Licensing & Certification Division.
