mˈoʊst sˌɜːɾɪfɪkˈeɪʃənz ɑːɹ ɐksˈɛptᵻd fɔːɹ lˈaɪf; haʊˈɛvɚ, ɪn kˌælɪfˈoːɹniə ðeɪ mˈʌst biː ɹᵻnˈuːd ˈɛvɹi θɹˈiː jˈɪɹz.
Most certifications are accepted for life; however, in California they must be renewed every three years.