Which certification requires a 40+ hour accredited class?

• A. CNA
• B. HHA
• C. PCA or RCS
• D. CRMA

Answer: (C)

Understanding training hour requirements helps you match a credential to the length of the training. Personal Care Assistant and Residential Care Specialist programs are commonly structured around a 40-plus hour accredited class, including both classroom learning and supervised hands-on practice. This makes them the option that best fits a 40+ hour requirement.

In contrast, a Certified Nursing Assistant program usually involves more hours, including substantial clinical time, so it’s typically longer than 40 hours. The CRMA focuses on medication administration and brings its own specialized content and competency checks, not a general 40-hour foundation. Home Health Aide training varies by state and content, so the exact hours aren’t as consistently aligned with a fixed 40-hour accredited class as the PCA/RCS path.