Nursing Home Administrator (NHA) Training
Program Overview
Nursing Home Administrator (NHA) Training
The role of the nursing home administrator is to supervise, plan, develop, monitor, and maintain appropriate standards of care throughout all departments in the nursing home. The nursing home administrator must have effective communication, leadership, and business skills in order to be successful.
This Pennsylvania State Board of Examiners of Nursing Home Administrators-approved 120-hour specialty program is designed to provide core knowledge for those interested in pursuing a career in the long-term care administration field. The courses may also satisfy State of Pennsylvania license renewal requirements.
NHA Program Scope
Consisting of 16 courses, each 7.5 hours in length, the 120-hour program is taught by Penn State faculty and subject matter experts (SMEs).
Program Details
- The program satisfies the 120-hour education component as part of the NHA exam candidate application.
- For information on qualifying for the Nursing Home Administrator (NHA) exam, please note the requirements for admission to licensing examination and examination procedures.
- Currently licensed NHA in Pennsylvania are eligible to sit for the PCHA exam.
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