Licensing and Certification

THE LIVE SCAN PROCESS IS REPLACING FINGERPRINT CARDS. Live Scan technology electronically transmits fingerprints directly to the Department of Justice (DOJ) and reduces delays with processing hardcopy cards. Live scan fingerprints that result in clearances are now transmitted electronically to the ATCS CNA/HHA/CHT Certification Unit (i.e., Registry), usually within three business days.

DOJ fingerprint results are sent to the Aide and Technician Certification Section (ATCS) for certification as a nurse assistant or home health aide. DOJ also send fingerprint results to ATCS for certain employees of Intermediate Care Facilities for the Developmentally Disabled, Adult Day Health Care facilities, and Home Health Agencies.

Individuals should obtain a Request for Live Scan Service form (BCII 8016) from their training program or long term care employer before having their fingerprints scanned. Follow the "sample" instructions that ATCS provides based upon the type of application requested. The certified live scan operator will complete the transaction section of the BCII 8016 form.

To locate a live scan site in your area and to schedule an appointment for a California ONLY background check:

• For a list of live scan locations in your area, contact the DOJ's internet site at: http://ag.ca.gov/fingerprints/publications/contact.php

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• Call L-1 Identity Solutions at 1-800-315-4507 for locations and scheduling of their service sites in your area. A list of locations can be viewed at: http://www.l1id.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=208&Itemid=216.

You must bring the following to the live scan site:

• A completed live scan form (BCII 8016)
• A current photo identification
• Effective July 12, 2006, applicants for Nurse Assistant, Home Health Aide, or Hemodialysis Technician are no longer required to send fees or payments for certification. This includes delinquencies, duplicate certificates and initial applications as a result of Reciprocities, Equivalencies, and Reactivations. Processing Fees submitted with the applications will be returned. Please see the following All Facility Letters (AFLS):
  
  AFL 06-07
  AFL 06-18
  AFL 06-29

Request your copy of the completed BCII 8016 form, be signed by the technician. Submit a copy of the form to ATCS along with the application for certification or transmittal for clearance.