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.
Course Details
Delivery: Live online via Zoom
Dates: Monday and Wednesday evenings
Time: 6:00-9:30 p.m.
Cost: $175 per 7.5 hour class
(16 classes totaling $2,800 for all 120 hours of training)
Spring 2022 Schedule
January 18 and 19, 2022, from 6:00-9:30 p.m.
(HPA 5052) Risk Management, Safety, and Insurance
Session describes risk management in a long-term care facility. Liability and safety issues, insurance issues, and worker compensation issues will be presented.
January 24 and 26, 2022, from 6:00-9:30 p.m.
(HPA 5038) Preparing for Licensure/Certification/Accreditation Surveys, and Meeting Other Regulatory Requirements
Review of the preparation for Licensure certification, accreditation surveys and meeting other regulatory requirements. This module reviews the standards of state and federal regulations.
January 31 and February 2, 2022, from 6:00-9:30 p.m.
(HPA 5045) Understanding Regulations, Deficiencies, Plans of Correction and Quality Assurances
Overview of the compliance of state and federal regulations to prevent deficiencies. Examples of citations, appropriate plans of action and quality assurance are also presented.
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February 7 and 9, 2022, from 6:00-9:30 p.m.
(HPA 5048) Health Support Services, Pharmacy, Medical Records & Diagnostic Services
Review of Health support services including pharmacy, medical records and diagnostic services. Will discuss pharmaceutical requirements of the elderly and regulations regarding safe drug and treatment administration.
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February 14 and 16, 2022, from 6:00-9:30 p.m.
(HPA 5051) Social Services, Family and Community Relationships, and Resident Rights
Overview of social services, family and community relationships and resident’s rights. Regulations and the role of social services in the long-term care community. Examples and resources that meet resident’s, family and community needs will be discussed.
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February 22 and 23, 2022, from 6:00-9:30 p.m.
(HPA 5042) Fiscal Management, Budget and Accounting
This session focuses on the financial management of the long term care facility, budgeting and accounting.
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February 28 and March 2, 2022, from 6:00-9:30 p.m.
(HPA 5039) Administration, Organization and Management of the Long Term Care Facility
This session focuses on administration, organization, and management of the long term care facility, with emphasis on current and future health care issues.
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March 7 and 9, 2022, from 6:00-9:30 p.m.
(HPA 5041) PA Nursing Homes: Government in Healthcare Policy and Regulation
The Role of Government in Health Care Policy Regulation and Reimbursement - This module discusses government involvement in establishing long term care rules and regulations.
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