How to obtain my caregiver state of California certification?

In my State you need to be trained to be certified. The training is 8 or 10 weeks. Nursing homes will do it but then you need to work for them. Some Community Colleges and technical schools can give training. Medicaid has programs in some States where an agency trains you, then you work for them and you can take care of a friend or LO. Being paid by the agency and getting benefits.

After you take the course, you take test and if u pass, the Nursing Board certifies u.

Go to your local social services they can do it online and it’s usually only like a 35.00 fee and they will have to reapply every 2 years

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