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title: "Renewing Your Registration"
url: "https://kb-dc.credentia.com/en/article/renewing-your-registration"
language: "en"
last_updated: "2026-01-05T15:01:22.010Z"
---

# 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**](https://dchealth.dc.gov/bon?utm_source=chatgpt.com) 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: [dohenterprise.my.site.com/payment/s/login/SelfRegister](https://dohenterprise.my.site.com/payment/s/login/SelfRegister)  
    signup link: [dohenterprise.my.site.com/payment/s/login/SelfRegister](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: [schedule.fieldprint.com](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**](mailto:customerservice@fieldprint.com)
-   [**doh.cbcu@dc.gov**](mailto: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.