An applicant for a Nursing Home Administrator license must complete one of the following educational and experience requirements:
1. A regular course of study.
2. A program of study and one year of experience in the field of institutional administration.
3. Specialized courses and one year of experience in the field of institutional administration.
4. Active certification as a health services executive granted by NAB.
Licensure with a Course of Study
Chapter NHA 1.02(7) allows an applicant to meet the educational requirements for licensure by completing a Regular Course of Study. “Regular course of study" means a prescribed program of courses offered by a university or college, accredited by a regional or national accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. department of education, which leads to an associate, baccalaureate, master, or doctoral degree and that includes a program of study and a supervised clinical practicum.
Licensure with a Program of Study
Chapter NHA 1.02(6) allows an applicant to meet the educational requirements for licensure by completing a Program of Study. “Program of study" means a prescribed sequence of courses that is offered by a university or college accredited by a regional or national accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. department of education and that consists of at least one course of 3 credit hours in each of the following:
(a) Laws governing the operation of licensed nursing homes.
(b) Elements of proper and effective administration of licensed nursing homes.
(c) Protection of the interests, safety, and well−being of residents.
(d) Psychological, physical, medical, and social needs of residents.
Licensure with Specialized Courses
If an applicant has not completed a Program of Study at an accredited university, they can meet the equivalent educational requirements by completing a group of Specialized Courses AND have taken courses that meet the equivalent educational objectives of the Program of Study requirements listed above and from statute chapter 456.034. Chapter NHA 1.02(8) states:
“Specialized courses" means individual courses that are offered by one or more educational institutions or course providers and that lead to adequate preparation in each of the following general subject areas in nursing home administration:
(a) Administration of a nursing home.
(b) Long−term patient care.
(c) Organizations of health−care systems.
List of Board Approved Education
FOR EDUCATORS:
To have your courses or programs reviewed by the Nursing Home Administrators Board, Please complete this form and return it along with additional course information to dspsexaminationsoffice@wisconsin.gov.
NHA Education Review Request Form