CRITICAL CARE TRAINING CENTER
24 Hours of Continuing Education
Whether you need to complete your annual 12-hour training requirement or work toward your full 24 hours of HHA continuing education, we’re here to help you stay on track.
24 Hours
HHA continuing education every two years
12 Hours
Minimum during each year
CDPH Approved
Continuing education provider
12 Course Topics
Explore the selection below
KEEP YOUR CERTIFICATION CURRENT
Critical Care Training Center (CCTC) offers California Department of Public Health (CDPH)-approved continuing education courses for Home Health Aides and Certified Nurse Assistants.
The California Department of Public Health requires certified Home Health Aides to complete continuing education or in-service training to maintain their certification.
Complete at least 24 hours of qualifying in-service training or continuing education during your two-year certification period.
YOUR ANNUAL REQUIREMENT
Complete a minimum of 12 hours during each year of your certification period.
Don’t leave your continuing education until the last minute. Start completing your HHA CEUs early to help avoid certification renewal delays.
CHOOSE YOUR CLASS
HHA Continuing Education
Choose your HHA continuing education class from the shared CNA/HHA schedule below.
Your HHA certification is an important part of your healthcare career. Keep your training current and prepare for your next renewal with Critical Care Training Center.
Don’t wait until your HHA certificate is about to expire.
Questions? Call (818) 766-1111
SHARED CONTINUING EDUCATION SCHEDULE
Select your class below to register.
PLAN YOUR RENEWAL
Ensure your selected continuing education courses and training format meet current California requirements.
Submit your completed HHA renewal application and required training documentation to CDPH.
Maintain your completion certificates and required verification documents for the renewal process.
WHY CCTC
Continuing education offered through a provider approved by the California Department of Public Health.
Continue developing essential knowledge in patient care, safety, infection prevention, and healthcare procedures.
Choose from numerous healthcare-related continuing education topics.
Select courses according to your remaining training-hour requirements.
Serving Home Health Aides and CNAs in North Hollywood, Burbank, Glendale, Van Nuys, Panorama City, and surrounding communities.
Whether you need a few remaining hours or are planning your next certification renewal period, explore the courses available at CCTC.
COURSE SELECTION
Critical Care Training Center offers a variety of continuing education courses to help healthcare professionals strengthen their patient care knowledge and complete applicable training requirements.
Below are examples from our course selection:
| HHA Continuing Education Course | CE Hours |
|---|---|
| Patient Rights (HHA) | 3 |
| Body Mechanics (HHA) | 3 |
| Medical and Surgical Asepsis (HHA) | 3 |
| Patient Care Procedures (HHA) | 3 |
| Vital Signs (HHA) | 3 |
| Nutrition (HHA) | 3 |
| Emergency Procedures (HHA) | 3 |
| Arthritis | 2 |
| Asthma | 2 |
| Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | 2 |
| Observation and Charting (HHA) | 2 |
| Patient Safety (HHA) | 2 |
Additional continuing education courses are available. This is only a sample of our selection, and course offerings may change.
Explore our continuing education course selection, choose the training that meets your needs, and begin working toward your required renewal hours.
YOUR QUESTIONS
California requires at least 24 hours of qualifying continuing education or in-service training during each two-year HHA certification period, with at least 12 hours completed in each year.
No. California requires a minimum of 12 hours during each year of your two-year certification period. Completing all your hours in one year does not replace the annual requirement.
California’s AB 1495, effective January 1, 2026, provides for qualifying online and distance-learning HHA training. However, the provider, course format, and applicable training requirements must meet CDPH standards. Verify approval before enrolling in online HHA renewal courses.
California Home Health Aide certification is renewed every two years, subject to CDPH renewal requirements.
Critical Care Training Center provides CDPH-approved continuing education courses at its North Hollywood location, serving healthcare professionals throughout the Los Angeles area.
California provides a limited period during which certain expired HHA certificates may be renewed, subject to applicable CDPH requirements. If your certificate has expired, verify your eligibility directly with CDPH before registering for continuing education.
California provides a combined CNA/HHA renewal application for eligible individuals holding both certifications. Each certification’s applicable education and renewal requirements must still be met.
Your HHA CEU hours may also count toward your CNA renewal if the courses qualify for both certifications and were completed during your current CNA certification period. You may need additional hours to meet the 48-hour CNA renewal requirement. Contact us so we can help you review your dates and hours.
Yes. You can submit your renewal application and required documents online through the CDPH online submission system or by mail. CDPH encourages online submission, as it may reduce processing time.
Yes. If you need assistance, Critical Care Training Center can submit your renewal application for a $50 fee. Contact us at 818-766-1111 for more information.
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