This course is being offered in collaboration with Penn State Abington.
| Delivery: | Online via Zoom |
| Dates: | Monday and Wednesday evenings (*occasionally schedule adjusted due to holiday, instructor conflict; please refer to the notes column below) |
| Times: | 6:00 pm - 9:30 pm (*note time exceptions in notes column below) |
| Cost: | $185 per 7.5 hour class |
| Register: |
See below |
NHA Fall Online 2024 Schedule
| Course | Date | Date | Registration | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HPA 5049 - Facilities Management | 11/25/24 | Register | Class is one day: 2:00pm to 9:30pm using Zoom. | |
| HPA 5044 - Third Party Reimbursement | 12/2/24 | 12/4/24 | Register | |
| HPA 5047 - Rehabilitation Services and Special Care | 12/9/24 | 12/11/24 | Register |
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 |
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.
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!
If you are a currently licensed NHA in Pennsylvania you are eligible to sit for the Personal Care Home Administrator exam. Call the Continuing Education Office at 814-375-4715 to schedule the exam.
Cancellations and refunds
Payment is due upon registration. Students may request a registration cancellation through the start date of the course. A $25 cancellation fee will apply. No refunds will be given for withdrawal requests after the course start date. The University reserves the right to cancel course selections. If the course is cancelled, the student will be issued a full refund.
