The California Department of Health has issued an All Facilities Letter outlining requirements for nursing homes and healthcare facilities that wish to offer online or distance learning Nurse Assistant Training Programs (NATPs). The letter details the application process, submission requirements, and standards for online NATPs, which must provide a minimum of 60 hours of approved theory training online and a minimum of 100 hours of supervised clinical training in an approved skilled nursing facility or intermediate care facility. The online NATPs must also comply with the same standards as traditional, classroom-based programs. Additionally, the letter informs facilities of the eLearning Review Unit, which was created to oversee the application and approval process for online NATPs. Applicants must submit a complete application package, including a prototype or developed learning management system, to the eLearning Unit for review. Upon approval, the provider must renew the agreement every two years and maintain compliance with all codes, regulations, and rules pertaining to the operation of their NATP.

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