A Second Chance at Certification: What H.R. 9067 Means for Aspiring CNAs
Learn how H.R. 9067 is helping aspiring CNAs turn job experience into certification—and why this bill is a game changer for long-term care and healthcare staffing.
For many aspiring Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs), the path to certification has been challenging—especially for those already working in long-term care. The introduction of H.R. 9067, the Building America’s Health Care Workforce Act, brings a much-needed breath of relief and opportunity.
What is H.R. 9067?
This federal bill extends the period that a temporary nurse aide can work without full certification—from four months to twelve months. Even better? The experience these aides gain on the job will now count toward their training hours.
Why This Matters:
💼 Work While You Train – Aspiring CNAs can gain hands-on experience and earn income while working toward certification.
📚 Experience Counts – No more starting from scratch. Your real-world work is recognized as valid training.
📈 More Time, Less Pressure – A full year allows for better preparation, reduced stress, and higher success rates.
Who Benefits?
This bill is especially powerful for those who joined the workforce during the COVID-19 emergency as temporary aides, giving them a renewed path to permanent CNA roles without losing momentum.
How Our Business Can Help:
At Life-Ed 4 Nurses, we’re proud to support aspiring CNAs by providing training, mentorship, and connections to training partners aligned with these new federal guidelines.
H.R. 9067 opens the door for a new generation of caregivers—determined, experienced, and now officially supported by federal law. Let’s walk through that door together.
👉 Want to become a CNA or finish your certification with real on-the-job support? Contact us today.