The 120-Hour Course
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
Wednesday, June 05, 2013
The Principles of Health Care Administration, Federal Refresher
The National Continuing Education Review Service (NCERS) of the National Association of Long Term Care Administrator Boards (NAB) has approved this class for 7.5 clock hours and 7.5 participant hours.
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Thursday, June 06, 2013
The Principles of Health Care Administration, Federal Refresher
The National Continuing Education Review Service (NCERS) of the National Association of Long Term Care Administrator Boards (NAB) has approved this class for 7.5 clock hours and 7.5 participant hours.
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Tuesday, September 10, 2013
Introduction to Gerontology, Diseases of Aging, and Death and 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 7.5 clock hours and 7.5 participant hours.
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Tuesday, September 10, 2013
Fall 2013 Semester Begins
CEU and 120-Hour Course classes begin for the new semester.
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Tuesday, September 17, 2013
The Role of Government in Health Policy and Regulation
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 7.5 clock hours and 7.5 participant hours.
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Tuesday, September 24, 2013
Dietary Department and 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 7.5 clock hours and 7.5 participant hours.
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Tuesday, October 01, 2013
Social Services, Family and Community Relations, and 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 7.5 clock hours and 7.5 participant hours.
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Tuesday, October 08, 2013
The Nursing Department and 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 7.5 clock hours and 7.5 participant hours.
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Tuesday, October 15, 2013
Government, Third Party Reimbursement and the Cost Report
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 7.5 clock hours and 7.5 participant hours.
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Tuesday, October 22, 2013
Preparing for Licensure/Certification/ Accreditation Surveys and Meeting Other Regulatory 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 7.5 clock hours and 7.5 participant hours.
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Tuesday, October 29, 2013
Rehabilitation Services and 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 7.5 clock hours and 7.5 participant hours.
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Tuesday, November 05, 2013
Risk Management, Safety and 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 7.5 clock hours and 7.5 participant hours.
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Tuesday, November 12, 2013
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 7.5 clock hours and 7.5 participant hours.
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Tuesday, November 19, 2013
Strategic Planning, Marketing and 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 7.5 clock hours and 7.5 participant hours.
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Tuesday, November 26, 2013
Personnel Management and 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 7.5 clock hours and 7.5 participant hours.
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Tuesday, December 03, 2013
Facility Support Services: Building/ 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 7.5 clock hours and 7.5 participant hours.
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Tuesday, December 10, 2013
Health Support Services: Pharmacy, Medical Records and 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 7.5 clock hours and 7.5 participant hours.
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Tuesday, December 17, 2013
Administration, Organization and Management Pennsylvania Licensure Review
The National Continuing Education Review Service (NCERS) of the National Association of Long Term Care Administrator Boards (NAB) has approved this class for 7.5 clock hours and 7.5 participant hours.
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Wednesday, December 18, 2013
The Principles of Health Care Administration, Federal Refresher
The National Continuing Education Review Service (NCERS) of the National Association of Long Term Care Administrator Boards (NAB) has approved this class for 7.5 clock hours and 7.5 participant hours.
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Thursday, December 19, 2013
The Principles of Health Care Administration, Federal Refresher
The National Continuing Education Review Service (NCERS) of the National Association of Long Term Care Administrator Boards (NAB) has approved this class for 7.5 clock hours and 7.5 participant hours.
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