Section 1337.6 Of Article 9. Training Programs In Skilled Nursing And Intermediate Care Facilities From California Health And Safety Code >> Division 2. >> Chapter 2. >> Article 9.
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. (a) Certificates issued under this article shall be renewed
every two years and renewal shall be conditional upon the occurrence
of all of the following:
(1) The certificate holder submitting documentation of completion
of 48 hours of in-service training every two years obtained through
an approved training program or taught by a director of staff
development for a licensed skilled nursing or intermediate care
facility that has been approved by the department, or by individuals
or programs approved by the department. 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 an online computer training program approved by the Licensing
and Certification Division of the department.
(2) (A) A vendor of online programs for continuing education shall
ensure that each online course contains all of the following:
(i) An interactive portion where the participants receive
feedback, through online communication, based on input from the
participant.
(ii) Required use of a personal identification number or personal
identification information to confirm the identity of the
participant.
(iii) A final screen displaying a printable statement, to be
signed by the participant, certifying that the identified participant
completed the course. The vendor shall obtain a copy of the final
screen statement with the original signature of the participant prior
to the issuance of a certificate of completion. The signed statement
of completion shall be maintained by the vendor for a period of
three years and shall be made available to the department upon
demand.
(B) The department may approve online programs for continuing
education that do not meet the requirements of subparagraph (A) if
the vendor demonstrates to the department's satisfaction that,
through advanced technology, the course and the course delivery meet
the other requirements of this section.
(3) The certificate holder obtaining a criminal record clearance.
(b) Certificates issued under this article shall expire on the
certificate holder's birthday.
(c) To renew an unexpired certificate, the certificate holder
shall, on or before the certificate expiration date, apply for
renewal on a form provided by the department and submit documentation
of the required in-service training.
(d) The department shall give written notice to a certificate
holder 90 days in advance of the renewal date and, 90 days in advance
of the expiration of the fourth year that a renewal application has
not been submitted, and shall give written notice informing the
certificate holder, in general terms, of the provisions of this
article. Nonreceipt of the renewal notice does not relieve the
certificate holder of the obligation to make a timely renewal.
Failure to make a timely renewal shall result in expiration of the
certificate.
(e) Except as otherwise provided in this article, an expired
certificate may be renewed at any time within two years after its
expiration on the filing of an application for renewal on a form
prescribed by the department and documentation of the required
in-service education.
Renewal under this article shall be effective on the date on which
the application is filed. If so renewed, the certificate shall
continue in effect until the date provided for in this article, when
it shall expire if it is not again renewed.
(f) If a certified nurse assistant applies for renewal more than
two years after the expiration, the certified nurse assistant shall
complete an approved 75-hour competency evaluation training program
and competency evaluation program. A suspended certificate is subject
to expiration and shall be renewed as provided in this article, but
this renewal does not entitle the certificate holder, while the
certificate remains suspended, and, until it is reinstated, to engage
in the certified activity, or in any other activity or conduct in
violation of the order or judgment by which the certificate was
suspended.
(g) A revoked certificate is subject to expiration as provided in
this article, but it cannot be renewed.
(h) Except as provided in subdivision (i), a certificate that is
not renewed within four years after its expiration cannot be renewed,
restored, reissued, or reinstated except upon completion of a
certification program unless deemed otherwise by the department if
both of the following conditions are met:
(1) No fact, circumstance, or condition exists that, if the
certificate was issued, would justify its revocation or suspension.
(2) The person takes and passes any examination that may be
required of an applicant for a new certificate at that time, that
shall be given by an approved provider of a certification training
program.
(i) A certified nurse assistant whose certificate has expired
after two years may have his or her certificate renewed if he or she
completes 75 hours in an approved competency evaluation training
program, passes a competency test, and obtains a criminal background
clearance prior to the renewal. The department shall develop a
training program for these previously certified individuals.
(j) Certificate holders shall notify the department within 60 days
of any change of address. Any notice sent by the department shall be
effective if mailed to the current address filed with the
department.
(k) Certificate holders that have been certified as both nurse
assistants pursuant to this article and home health aides pursuant to
Chapter 8 (commencing with Section 1725) of Division 2 shall renew
their certificates at the same time on one application.