Stay certified to keep making a difference

After you get your home care aide certification, you will need to renew it every year. The deadline to renew is usually by your birthday.

For information on renewing you certification, check out the Department of Health’s License Renewals webpage.

To maintain your certification, you will need to complete 12 hours of continuing education.


If you are employed as a caregiver, you may be able to:


• Take continuing education classes through your employer.

• If your employer is an adult family home, assisted living facility, enhanced service facility or home care agency that is not affiliated with the Service Employees International Union (SEIU) you may take free continuing education classes through CareLearn. ​​
• If you are a member of SEIU, this includes individual providers employed by CDWA and some home care agency staff, register for classes through Continuing Education - SEIU 775 Benefits Group.

If you are not currently employed you may be able to take classes for free through CareLearn or find approved community instructors.

Tip:

Be sure to keep your contact information, including your email address, up to date with the Department of Health, so you receive important notices or requests. To change your contact information, visit the Change your Contact, Address, Name or Personal Status Information webpage.