NHA 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.
NHA Course Scope
Consisting of sixteen courses, each 7.5 hours in length, the 120-hour program is taught by Penn State University Instructors and SMEs (subject matter experts). Enrollment is ongoing and registrations are rolling so students can begin at any time (after reviewing eligibility and requirements to attain a NHA License.) These sixteen courses are offered in the Fall and Spring semesters online with Penn State Abington
This training program satisfies the 120-hour education component as part of the NHA exam candidate application. For information on qualifying for the NHA exam please visit the PA State Board of Examiners of Nursing Home Administrators webpage.
This course is being offered in collaboration with Penn State Abington.
| Delivery: | Online via Zoom |
| Dates: | Monday and Wednesday evenings |
| Times: | 6:00 pm - 9:30 pm |
| Cost: | $175 per 7.5 hour class (in 2022) |
| Register: | See below |
NHA Spring 2023 Schedule
| Course | Date | Date | Registration | Notes | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HPA 5049-Facilities Management | 3/20/23 | 3/21/2023 | Register | |||
| HPA 5040- Gerontology and Diseases of Aging | 3/27/23 | 3/29/23 | Register | |||
| HPA 5044 - Third Party Reimbursements | 4/3/23 | 4/5/23 | Register | |||
| HPA 5043 - Personnel Management and Labor Relations | 4/10/23 | 4/12/23 | Register | |||
| HPA 5050 - Dietary Department, Resident Nutrition | 4/17/23 | 4/19/23 | Registration opens 12/1/22 | |||
| HPA 5047 - Rehabilitation Services and Special Care | 4/24/23 | 4/25/23 | Registration opens 12/8/22 | |||
| HPA 5042 - Fiscal Management, Budgeting and Accounting | 5/1/23 | 5/3/23 | Registration opens 12/15/22 |
NHA Summer 2023 Schedule
| Course | Date | Date | Registration | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
HPA 5048 - Health Support Services, Pharmacy, Medical Records and Diagnostic Services |
6/5/23 | 6/7/23 | Register | |
| HPA 5053 - Strategic Planning and Marketing | 6/20/23 | 6/21/23 | Registration opens 3/16/23 | |
| HPA 5043 - Personnel Management and Labor Relations | 7/17/23 | 7/19/23 | Registration opens 4/13/23 | |
| HPA 5047 - Rehabilitation Services and Special Care | 8/7/23 | 8/9/23 | ||
NHA Fall 2023 Schedule
| Course | Date | Date | Registration | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
HPA 5052 Risk Management |
8/21/23 | 8/23/23 | ||
| HPA 5038 Preparing for Licensure | 8/28/23 | 8/30/23 | Register | |
| HPA 5045 - Understanding Regulations | 9/5/23 | 9/6/23 | Register | |
| HPA 5048 - Health Support Services | 9/11/23 | 9/13/23 | ||
| HPA 5051 - Social Services, Family/Community Relationships and Resident Rights | 9/18/23 | 9/20/23 | Register | |
| HPA 5046 - Nursing Department, Resident Care | 9/25/23 | 9/27/23 | Registration opens 2/22/23 |
Contact
Randy Ingbritsen
Assistant Director, Penn State Abington
215-881-7405
[email protected]
NHA Professional Licensure
Many US states and territories require professional licensure/certification to be employed. If you plan to pursue employment in a licensed profession after completing this program, please visit the Professional Licensure/Certification Disclosures by State interactive map.
Attention Current NHAs:
Do you need NHA CE credits to maintain your Pennsylvania license? Join us for any/all of the programs above and earn .75 CEUs with each class!
