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Applicants also must complete a criminal background check.</p> </div> <a name="2"></a>  <div class="sectionTitle"> Certificate Renewal </div>  <div class="mainText" id=""> <p>The certificate is valid for three years. During that time, on a schedule to be determined by the New Jersey Department of Health, you must apply for renewal of current certification. To be eligible for renewal, you must complete at least 30 hours of continuing education regarding assisted living concepts and related topics and complete a criminal history record background check. 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