The 120-Hour Course
The spring 2012 semester begins on January 17.
In order to become eligible for the Pennsylvania Nursing Home Administration state license examination, most applicants need to complete a 120-hour course of continuing education that has been pre-approved specifically to meet that eligibility requirement.
The ICER "Introduction to Nursing Home Administration" course consists of the sessions needed to meet the 120-hour requirement.
The 120-hour course costs $2,950. The fee includes: Three-session Refresher Course, all materials, certificates of attendance, the self-test booklet, continental breakfasts and snacks.
If you are a licensed NHA in need of credits, you may attend individual sessions within the 120-Hour Course, as they are also pre-approved by the board and can be taken toward maintaining licensure. The fee is $195 for each session.
Schedule of Classes for 120-Hour NHA Program
Tuesday, January 17, 2012
Spring 2012 Semester Begins
CEU and 120-Hour Course classes begin for the new semester.
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Tuesday, January 17, 2012
Introduction to Gerontology, Diseases of Aging, Death & Dying
An overview of aging, including the differences between normal aging and disease, the study of gerontology, the role of practitioners within the nursing home, atypical manifestations of confusion in older adults and the role of the medical director in the provision of medical care in facilities.
The National Continuing Education Review Service (NCERS) of the National Association of Long Term Care Administrator Boards (NAB) has approved this class for 7.00 clock hours and 7.00 participant hours.
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Tuesday, January 24, 2012
The Role of Government in Health Policy & Regulation in LTC
Provides the student with an understanding of how the American medical system has evolved, the development of health policy, the role of government in formulating policy and purchasing care, and an understanding of how other healthcare institutions (hospitals, home health, assisted living) impact the nursing home industry.
The National Continuing Education Review Service (NCERS) of the National Association of Long Term Care Administrator Boards (NAB) has approved this class for 7.00 clock hours and 7.00 participant hours.
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Tuesday, January 31, 2012
Dietary Department & Resident Nutrition
A session covering clinical dietetics, food service management, MDS and care plans, food safety, and meal preparation and delivery regulations.
The National Continuing Education Review Service (NCERS) of the National Association of Long Term Care Administrator Boards (NAB) has approved this class for 7.00 clock hours and 7.00 participant hours.
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Tuesday, February 07, 2012
Social Services, Family & Community Relationships & Resident Rights
A social worker discusses social service delivery and interventions to meet the psychosocial needs of patients and their families; therapeutic recreation regulations; the value of creating a balanced activity program to meet the needs of residents; high-level functions in the activity department; MDS and care plans; and activity program assessment. The National Continuing Education Review Service (NCERS) of the National Association of Long Term Care Administrator Boards (NAB) has approved this class for 7.00 clock hours and 7.00 participant hours.
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Tuesday, February 14, 2012
The Nursing Department & Resident Care Management
Participants will understand the structure of the nursing department, the levels of nursing staff, developing appropriate PPD levels, the role of the RNAC in the MDS process, education and supervision of staff, and the federal and state regulations that specifically govern the nursing department. The National Continuing Education Review Service (NCERS) of the National Association of Long Term Care Administrator Boards (NAB) has approved this class for 7.00 clock hours and 7.00 participant hours.
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Tuesday, February 21, 2012
Government & Third-Party Reimbursement
Participants will understand the role of the government, Medicare/Medicaid and other insurers in the payment of nursing home costs.
The National Continuing Education Review Service (NCERS) of the National Association of Long Term Care Administrator Boards (NAB) has approved this class for 7.00 clock hours and 7.00 participant hours.
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Tuesday, February 28, 2012
Strategic Planning, Marketing & Public Relations
An overview of admissions and marketing using various sources of media to establish a presence in the community. The PR component considers management of positive and negative media reports.
The National Continuing Education Review Service (NCERS) of the National Association of Long Term Care Administrator Boards (NAB) has approved this class for 7.00 clock hours and 7.00 participant hours.
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Tuesday, March 06, 2012
Rehabilitation Services & Special Care Services
Two instructors from Genesis Rehab Services look at the delivery of rehab services, the formulation of a restorative nursing program, billing for services, and MDS and care plans.
The National Continuing Education Review Service (NCERS) of the National Association of Long Term Care Administrator Boards (NAB) has approved this class for 7.00 clock hours and 7.00 participant hours.
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Tuesday, March 13, 2012
Risk Management, Safety & Insurance
Facilities risk management examines how nursing homes manage their internal and external risks, including disaster planning and fire safety. Clinical risk management focuses on the proactive steps needed to minimize risks, including falls, pressure ulcers, medication errors and elopements.
The National Continuing Education Review Service (NCERS) of the National Association of Long Term Care Administrator Boards (NAB) has approved this class for 7.00 clock hours and 7.00 participant hours.
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Tuesday, March 20, 2012
Fiscal Management, Budgeting and Accounting
An overview of accounting, budgeting, insurance, assurance with financial requirements, cost reporting and the overall management of the financial department in the facility. Learn how to budget for various departments.
The National Continuing Education Review Service (NCERS) of the National Association of Long Term Care Administrator Boards (NAB) has approved this class for 7.00 clock hours and 7.00 participant hours.
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Tuesday, March 27, 2012
Licensure/Certification/Accreditation/ Surveys & Meeting Other Reg. Requirements
An overview of how regulations are enforced, how administrators can do mock surveys and how JCAHO surveys are done.
The National Continuing Education Review Service (NCERS) of the National Association of Long Term Care Administrator Boards (NAB) has approved this class for 7.00 clock hours and 7.00 participant hours.
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Tuesday, April 03, 2012
Personnel Management & Labor Relations
An overview of human resources and labor relations, unions/non-union facilities. Instructor offers many resources that give NHAs a better understanding of human resources. The National Continuing Education Review Service (NCERS) of the National Association of Long Term Care Administrator Boards (NAB) has approved this class for 7.00 clock hours and 7.00 participant hours.
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Tuesday, April 10, 2012
Facility Support Services: Bldg./Grounds, Housekeeping, Laundry & Central Supply
Participants will understand the methods of managing support services, including laundry, housekeeping, central supply and grounds maintenance, and will be provided information that will aid in identifying problematic areas and methods for improvement.
The National Continuing Education Review Service (NCERS) of the National Association of Long Term Care Administrator Boards (NAB) has approved this class for 7.00 clock hours and 7.00 participant hours.
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Tuesday, April 17, 2012
Health Support Services: Pharmacy, Medical, Records & Diagnostic Services
A pharmacist discusses pharmacy management, education, access and regulations pertaining to the control of medications. A clinical records specialist speaks about the management of records and diagnostic services.
The National Continuing Education Review Service (NCERS) of the National Association of Long Term Care Administrator Boards (NAB) has approved this class for 7.00 clock hours and 7.00 participant hours.
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Tuesday, May 01, 2012
PA State Portion
The Refresher Course includes the administration and review of national and state practice tests.
The National Continuing Education Review Service (NCERS) of the National Association of Long Term Care Administrator Boards (NAB) has approved this class for 7.00 clock hours and 7.00 participant hours.
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Wednesday, May 02, 2012
Refresher Course: Administration, Organization & Management (Federal Portion Part I)
The Refresher Course includes the administration and review of national and state practice tests. Both Federal portion classes must be taken together.
The National Continuing Education Review Service (NCERS) of the National Association of Long Term Care Administrator Boards (NAB) has approved this class for 7.25 clock hours and 7.25 participant hours.
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Thursday, May 03, 2012
Refresher Course: Understanding Regulations, Deficiencies, Plan of Correction and Q&A (Federal Portion Part II)
The Refresher Course includes the administration and review of national and state practice tests. Both Federal portion classes must be taken together.
The National Continuing Education Review Service (NCERS) of the National Association of Long Term Care Administrator Boards (NAB) has approved this class for 7.25 clock hours and 7.25 participant hours.
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