California Department Public Health (CDPH)
Address: MS 3301, P.O. Box 997416, Sacramento, CA 95899
Phone: 916-327-2445
Fax: 916-552-8785
Email: cna@cdph.ca.gov
Website: https://www.cdph.ca.gov
All recent Nurse Assistant Training Graduates: You must submit a completed initial nurse aide application/283b form [PDF] to CDPH directly by mail or online portal to be added to the Nurse Assistant Registry. This form is normally sent to CDPH prior to completing the program to create a profile for you to help assist with processing your certification. Please do not wait to send after you have passed the nurse assistant certification exam.
Hours: Monday – Friday 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Contact CDPH to:
Inquire about status of nurse assistant certification
Request approval as equivalency or if renewing certification
Request approval to take nurse assistant certification exam with equivalency training
Credentia (Testing Company)
Phone: 888-204-6186
Email: scorenow@credentia.com
Website: https://credentia.com/test-takers/casouth
Hours: Monday – Friday 8:00am – 5:00pm (eastern time zone)
Contact Credentia to:
Obtain information regarding your Score report
Request a duplicate Score Report
Candidate Handbook - Sample Written and Manuals Skills Check List (See Page 13) [PDF]
Additional Written Practice Exam [PDF]
CDPH 283B – Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) Initial Application [PDF]
CDPH 283C - Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA and/or Home Health Aide (HHA) Renewal Application [PDF]
CDPH 283E – Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) Equivalency/Reciprocity Application [PDF]
CDPH 929 – Request for Name/Address Change and/or Duplicate for CNA/HHA/CHT Certificate [PDF]
Additional licensing and certification program forms https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/PSB/Pages/LicensingandCertificationProgram.aspx
Would you like to challenge the nurse assistant certification exam?
Click on the link for qualifications and requirement
https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CHCQ/LCP/Pages/CNA-FAQ-Equivalency.aspx
Please complete and submit a Feedback Form [PDF]
Mail to the Regional Testing Center or via email to S.RegionalTestingCenter@cccd.edu