Renewing Your Registration

See below for Renewal Instructions:

Step-by-Step Renewal Instructions

Step 1: Create a Credentia Account

• Visit the Credentia website and register or log in.
• No payment is required to submit your renewal application.

 Step 2: Submit the Renewal Application

• Complete and submit the application through Credentia for review.

Step 3: Upload the Required Documents

• Upload your 2025 Certified Nurse Aide Employment Attestation Form.

Renewal Requirements

 Continuing Education & In-Service Training

You must complete:

• 12 hours per year, totaling 24 hours over the two-year certification period.
• Training must be related to the health or nursing needs of your client population.

* Public Health Requirement:
 At least 10% of the required training must cover public health topics (updated every five years or as deemed appropriate by the Director).

* LGBTQ+ & Cultural Competency:
 Complete 2 hours of education on cultural competency or specialized clinical training related to LGBTQ+ clients or other Board-mandated topics.

Work Experience

Provide proof of performing at least 8 hours of paid CNA work in the past 24 months.

Continuing Education Resources

Visit DC Health's Board of Nursing site for approved continuing education topics and course providers.

After Credentia Approval

Once your application is approved:

• You will receive an email from the Credentia platform with the next steps.
• This includes instructions for completing your Criminal Background Check (CBC).

Criminal Background Check (CBC)

 Payment Instructions:

• Go to the DC Health CBC Payment Portal:
  login link for CBC:  https://dohenterprise.my.site.com/payment/s/login/SelfRegister                                                                           signup link: https://dohenterprise.my.site.com/payment/s/login/SelfRegister
• Once payment is made:
  • You’ll receive an email with a Fieldprint code.
  • The code will also appear on your confirmation page.

Schedule Your Fingerprinting Appointment

Steps:

1. Go to the Fieldprint website. https://schedule.fieldprint.com/ 
2. Log in or create an account.
3. Enter your personal and contact information.
4. Schedule your fingerprint appointment.
5. Bring the confirmation page and two forms of ID to your appointment.

Questions about fingerprints?
 Email:

• customerservice@fieldprint.com
• doh.cbcu@dc.gov

Final Step: Certification Approval

After the background check is completed and approved, you’ll receive an approval email from the Credentia platform confirming your renewal.