120-Hour Training Program for Nursing Home Administrator
Course Overview
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 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.
Course Scope
Consisting of sixteen courses, each 7.5 hours in length, the 120-hour program is taught by Penn State faculty and subject matter experts (SMEs). Enrollment is ongoing: begin in the spring and finish in the fall, or begin in the fall and finish in the spring. The fall and spring sessions each have eight classes, for a total of sixteen sessions.
This training 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 visit requirements for admission to licensing examination; examination procedures.
NHA Fall 2023 Schedule
- Delivery: Live online via Zoom
- Dates: Monday and Wednesday evenings
- Time: 6:00 pm - 9:30 pm
- Cost: $185 per 7.5 hour class
Fall 2023
| Course | Start Date | End Date | Registration |
|---|---|---|---|
| HPA 5052 - Risk Management | Monday, August 21 |
Wednesday, August 23 | HPA 5052 Registration |
| HPA 5038 - Preparing for Licensure | Monday, August 28 |
Wednesday, August 30 |
HPA 5038 Registration |
| HPA 5045 - Understanding Regulations | Monday, September 5 | Wednesday, September 6 |
HPA 5045 Registration |
| HPA 5048 - Health Support Services | Monday, September 11 |
Wednesday, September 13 |
HPA 5048 Registration |
| HPA 5051 - Social Services, Family/Community Relationships, and Resident Rights | Monday, September 18 |
Wednesday, September 20 |
HPA 5051 Registration |
| HPA 5046 - Nursing Department, Resident Care | Monday, September 25 |
Wednesday, September 27 |
HPA 5046 Registration |
| HPA 5039 - Administration, Organization and Management of the Long-Term Care Facility | Monday, October 2 | Wednesday, October 4 |
HPA 5039 Registration |
| HPA 5041 - Government in Healthcare Policy, Regulations and Reimbursements | Monday, October 9 | Wednesday, October 11 |
HPA 5041 Registration |
| HPA 5053 - Strategic Planning | Monday, October 16 | Wednesday, October 18 |
HPA 5053 Registration |
| HPA 5049 - Facilities Management | Monday, October 23 | Wednesday, October 25 |
HPA 5049 Registration |
| HPA 5040 - Gerontology, Diseases of Aging | Monday, October 30 | Wednesday, November 1 |
HPA 5040 Registration |
| HPA 5044 - Third Party Reimbursement | Monday, November 6 | Wednesday, November 8 |
HPA 5044 Registration |
| HPA 5043 - Personnel Management, Labor Relations | Monday, November 13 | Wednesday, November 15 |
HPA 5043 Registration |
| HPA 5042 - Fiscal Management, Budgeting and Accounting | Monday, November 27 | Wednesday, November 29 |
HPA 5042 Registration |
| HPA 5047 - Rehabilitation Services and Special Care | Monday, December 4 | Wednesday, December 6 |
HPA 5047 Registration |
| HPA 5050 - Dietary Department and Resident Nutrition | Monday, December 11 | Wednesday, December 13 |
HPA 5050 Registration |
Note: The University reserves the right to cancel courses due to insufficient enrollment or other unforeseen circumstances