Hawaii Continuing Education Requirements

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When visiting Hawaii, you might come across people using the word “Aloha” frequently. But what does it really mean? Many might use it as a simple greeting, but it’s much more than that. To the native people, the Hawaiian word also carries deeper cultural and spiritual significance of love, affection, peace, compassion and mercy.

If you find yourself as a professional nurse working in this beautiful state, you might come across many different cultures as Hawaii is known for one of the most diverse populations in the country. When working with patients with Hawaiian ancestry, it’s recommended to incorporate longer, more frequent visits with them to gain confidence and bonding with the patient, as well as include a respected family member in the approval of the treatment plan, if necessary. Encourage patients to seek counseling using the “ho'oponopono” technique, which is the Hawaiian practice of reconciliation and forgiveness.

Another example of possible cultural differences in Hawaii, is that the lack of eye contact from the patient may be a way of showing you respect. Try to avoid being judgmental and having “western” expectations with patients. It is best to be honest and optimistic, using familiar terminology, to put your patient at ease.

Lastly, become more in touch with what “aloha” really means, and try to incorporate it into your daily life, both at work and leisure time.

Hawaii Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Hawaii Requires

24 Hours

Every two years

ANCC

Approved Provider

#P0274

Hawaii requires

24 hours Every two years

ANCC

Approved Provider #P0274

Last Updated: Wednesday, June 25, 2025

Multiple options to renew for this profession and state.

CNAs in State-Licensed or State-Certified Health Care Settings shall earn twenty-four (24)
contact hours of continuing education every two years for licensure renewal.

Special Requirements

CNAs must have worked for pay-performing nursing, nursing-related services and/or direct patient care, under the supervision of a Licensed or registered nurse, for at least 8 hours during the last 24-month certification period.
Continuing education subject areas shall consist of topics relevant to the employment of a nurse aide in a state-licensed or state-certified health care setting and may include:
- (A) Communication and interpersonal skills;
- (B) Universal precautions (infection control);
- (C) Safety and emergency procedures, including Heimlich maneuver;
- (D) Understanding and promoting client independence;
- (E) Respecting client rights;
- (F) Basic nursing skills, including recognizing abnormal changes in body functioning and the importance of reporting changes to a supervisor;
- (G) Personal care skills to maintain elderly, disabled, and cognitively impaired clients in home-like settings;
- (H) Mental health and social service needs and resources;
- (I) Basic restorative services;
- (J) Health care delivery systems in Hawaii with an emphasis on agencies and facilities that care for the aged and disabled; and
- (K) Best practices in the care of clients with diabetes, end-stage renal disease, cancer, and clients who are terminally ill.

If work experience as a nurse aide occurred in a non-Medicaid/Medicare approved nursing facility, but in a licensed/certified healthcare setting, you must include your training completion certificate OR be included in a letter from a training program that you took and passed a twenty-four-hour (24) Competency Training course OR twenty four (24) hours of Continuing Education Training.

Requirements Disclaimer: Although we try to keep our information as up-to-date as possible, ultimately, it is the responsibility of each individual user to understand and keep up-to-date with the requirements of the license possessed.

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