PCT certificate endorse from AZ to CA

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Hl, everyone. I am working in a hospital as a PCT in AZ, will move to CA and looking for a job. All the hospitals are require current CA CNA certifitate. How can I endorse my PCT certificate from AZ to CA? Should I take exam again?

Thanks

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CNA certificates can be transferred, but I don't believe PCT certificates can. You can transfer a CNA certificate, provided you have completed a CNA course and are listed in your state's registry. You won't have to take the exam again.

The process is called "reciprocity." Here is a link to the necessary paperwork on the CA Dept. of Public Health's website:

CNA/HHA Program

You will want form "HS 283 B - Nurse Assistant and/or Home Health Aide Initial Application." The back side will tell you the additional paperwork you need to fill out and submit as well as fingerprinting, etc.

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Thanks so much:p

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Specializes in PACU, LTC, Med-Surg, Telemetry, Psych.

Some states make no distinction between PCT and CNA. Out your way, I doubt that will be a huge issue. (other than slightly lower pay)

Coffeemate is correct, most states give you no issue with repricocity barring complaints to the registry which are fairly rare.

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