CNAs must complete which ongoing requirements to keep certification current?

• A. 6 hours of education per year and 4 hours supervision every year
• B. 12+ hours of education per year and 8 hours of direct supervision with a nurse every 2 years
• C. 20 hours of education per year and 2 hours supervision every year
• D. 30 hours of education every 2 years

Answer: (B)

Maintaining CNA certification relies on ongoing education and supervision to ensure current skills. The best option aligns with that need by requiring at least 12 hours of education each year to keep knowledge up to date, plus 8 hours of direct supervision with a nurse every two years to reinforce proper practice and provide ongoing feedback in real-world care settings. This combination supports both learning and competency, helping ensure safe, high-quality patient care.

Other options mis-match these needs by proposing too few education hours or by changing the supervision timing or amount, which could leave a CNA without enough ongoing education or oversight to stay current.