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DIVISION 9. PUBLIC SOCIAL SERVICES 10000-18999.98›PART 3. AID AND MEDICAL ASSISTANCE 11000-15771›CHAPTER 11. Elder Abuse and Dependent Adult Civil Protection Act 15600-15675›ARTICLE 9. Paid Care Provider Requirements 15670-15675

§ 15671

California Welfare and Institutions Code · 2026 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · California

(a) All initial certified nurse assistant and certified home health aide applicants, shall as a requirement for certification, undergo a criminal background check pursuant to Section 1338.5 of the Health and Safety Code.

(b) Nurse assistants certified prior to July 1, 1998, shall, as a condition of renewal of their certificates, undergo a criminal background check pursuant to subdivision (a) of Section 1337.6 and Section 1338.5 of the Health and Safety Code. Commencing July 1, 1998, pursuant to Section 1338.5 of the Health and Safety Code, nurse assistant applicants whose applications were submitted on or after July 1, 1998, shall undergo a criminal background check.

(Amended by Stats. 1997, Ch. 558, Sec. 8. Effective January 1, 1998.)

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