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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 SMEs (subject matter experts). Enrollment is on-going: begin in the spring and finish in the fall, or begin in the fall and finish in the spring. The fall and spring sessions have 8 classes each.
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 .
NHA Course Details
Live online via Zoom
Monday and Wednesday evenings (occasionally adjust schedule due to holiday)
6:00 to 9:30 p.m.
$185 per 7.5 hour class
(16 classes needed for all 120 hours of training)
NHA Spring Online 2025 Schedule
| Course | Date | Date | Registration | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HPA 5052 - Risk Management | 1/21/25 | 1/22/25 | Register | Tuesday, Wednesday Session |
| HPA 5038 - Preparing for Licensure | 1/27/25 | 1/29/25 | Register | |
| HPA 5045 - Understanding Regulations | 2/3/25 | 2/5/25 | Register | |
| HPA 5048 - Health Support Services | 2/10/25 | 2/12/25 | Register | |
| HPA 5051 Social Services, Family/Community Relationships and Resident Rights | 2/18/25 | 2/19/25 | Register | Tuesday, Wednesday Session |
| HPA 5046 - Nursing Department, Resident Care | 2/24/25 | 2/26/25 | Register | |
| HPA 5039 - Administration, Organization and Management of the Long Term Care Facility | 3/3/25 | 3/5/25 | Register | |
| HPA 5041 - Government in Healthcare Policy, Regulations and Reimbursements | 3/10/25 | 3/12/25 | Register | |
| HPA 5053 - Strategic Planning | 3/17/25 | 3/19/25 | ||
| HPA 5050 - Dietary Department and Resident Nutrition |
3/24/25 |
3/26/25 | Register | |
| HPA 5042 - Fiscal Management, Budget and Accounting | 3/31/25 | 4/2/25 | Register | |
| HPA 5043 - Personnel Management, Labor Relations | 4/7/25 | 4/9/25 | Register | |
| HPA 5040 - Gerontology | 4/14/25 | 4/16/25 | Register | |
| HPA 5049 - Facilities Management | 4/21/25 | 4/23/25 | Available 11/25/25 | |
| HPA 5044 - Third Party Reimbursement | 4/28/25 | 4/30/25 | Available 12/2/25 | |
| HPA 5047 - Rehabilitation and Special Care | 5/5/25 | 5/7/25 |
Available 12/9/25 |
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.