This specialty program approved by the Pennsylvania State Board of Examiners of Nursing Home Administrators is designed to provide a knowledge core of education for those interested in pursuing a career in the long-term care administration field. The courses may also serve to satisfy State of Pennsylvania license renewal requirements.
Consisting of 16 courses, each 7.5 hours in length, the 120-hour program is taught by Penn State University faculty and area professionals. You may register for the entire program or choose to take individual courses as needed.
120-hr Program Training Options
Penn State Beaver
- Format: Instructor-led course on Zoom
- Dates: Tuesdays and Thursdays; March 4, 2025 through June 18, 2025
- Time: 5:30 p.m. - 9:15 p.m.
- Cost: $2,849 for 120-hr cohort; $185 per individual class
- Register: NHA 120-hr Spring 2025 Training
- Complete course schedule here
- Individual Class Registration: links found in the table on the complete schedule
Penn State Abington
- Format: Instructor-led course on Zoom
- Dates: Mondays and Wednesdays; January 21, 2025 through May 7, 2025
- Time: 6:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
- Cost: $2,849 for 120-hr cohort; $185 per individual class
- Register: Complete Schedule and registration links here
Questions
Questions regarding PA licensure requirements should be directed to:
State Board of Examiners of Nursing Home Administrators
P. O. Box 2649
Harrisburg, PA 17105-2649
717-783-7155 (voice)
717-787-7769 (fax)
st-nha@pa.gov
Please visit the state board website for information on the admissions requirements for this training.
Many U.S. 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.