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About
Pennsylvania Nursing Home Administrator Training Program
Nursing Home Administrator 120-Hour Training Program
Are you interested in becoming a nursing home administrator? Are you a nursing home administrator who needs NHA CE credits to maintain your Pennsylvania license? Join us for any/all of the programs below and earn .75 CEUs with each class or to satisfy license requirement!
The Spring 2022 NHA Program registration is now open!
Registration
We encourage online registration for the Pennsylvania Nursing Home Administrator Training Program. If you would like a pdf version of the registration form, please contact Melissa Szmal mmm354@psu.edu.
Registration contact
Please contact Melissa Szmal (mmm354@psu.edu), Lindsay Miller (ljl149@psu.edu) or call 814-863-5100 for registration questions.
Program contact
For program content questions, contact Francis King, fjk14@psu.edu.
Modules and Schedule
Modules will be held as detailed below from [8:00-4:30].
January 14, 2022 — The Role of Government in Health Policy and Regulation
This module discusses government involvement in establishing long-term care rules and regulations.
*Saturday* January 15, 2022 — Preparation for Licensure Certification Accreditation Surveys, and Meeting Other Regulatory Requirements
This module assesses the preparation for surveys and inspections leading to accreditation. Standards of state and federal regulations are reviewed.
January 21, 2022 — Gerontology, Diseases of Aging
This class presents the biological and psychosocial theories of the aging process. The stages of death and dying process will be discussed at length.
January 28, 2022 — Dietary Department and Resident Care
This program will address the nutritional needs of the elderly resident. Common eating problems/digestive problems will present the importance of assessing and corresponding treatment will be discussed.
*Saturday* January 29, 2022 — Fiscal Management, Budgeting, and Accounting
This session focuses on the financial management of the long-term care facility, budgeting, and accounting.
February 4, 2022 — The Nursing Department and Resident Care Management
This program focuses on the complete nursing care of the resident, utilizing a planned interdisciplinary process. Patient rights, confidentiality, and individualized needs of the resident are preserved. Staff communication skills and ethical behavior are promoted.
February 11, 2022 — Social Services, Family and Community Relationships, and Resident Rights
This session focuses on administration, organization, and management of the long-term care facility, with emphasis on current and future health care issues.
February 18, 2022 — Rehabilitation Services and Special Care
This module discusses resident's rights to assessments, treatments, and service delivery systems of the long-term care facility.
February 25, 2022 — Third Party Reimbursement
Long-term care insurance reimbursements are discussed with case presentations and the appeal process.
*Saturday* February 26, 2022 — Administration, Organization and Management of the Long Term Care Facility
This class explores the regulations and role of social services in the long-term care facility. Available services to meet resident needs for family and community involvement are discussed.
March 4, 2022 — Understanding Regulations, Deficiencies, Plans of Corrections, and Quality Assurance
This class presents understanding of compliance of state and federal regulations to prevent deficiencies. Focuses on examples of citations and guidelines to develop an appropriate plan of action. Discusses importance of a quality assurance program to assist in the process.
March 11, 2022 — *No Class, Spring Break*
March 18, 2022 — Health Support Services
This class will discuss the pharmaceutical requirements of the elderly as well as regulations regarding safe drug and treatment administration. Other diagnostic services and components of the clinical record will also be presented.
March 25, 2022 — Risk Management
This session describes risk management in a long-term care facility. Liability and safety issues, insurance issues, and worker compensation issues will be presented.
April 1, 2022 — Personnel Management and Labor Relations
This program addresses personnel issues and labor relations in the long-term care setting. Performance appraisals, employee benefits, staff development, and communication skills are addressed.
April 8, 2022 — Strategic Planning, Marketing, and Public Relations
This module will describe concepts of marketing and public relations in the long-term care facility. Defining and utilizing the mission statement and goal setting to develop a strategic plan will be presented.
April 15, 2022 - *Good Friday, No Class*
April 22, 2022 — Facility Support Services: Building/Grounds, Housekeeping, Laundry, and Central Supply
This module will present the regulations governing the external and internal physical environment of the long-term care facility.
April 29, 2022 — Industry Professionals Presentations
Module numbers, classes, and dates for Long Term Care Administration Program training programs
Module # |
Title |
Instructor |
Date |
Day |
3 |
The Role of Government in Health Policy and Regulation |
Robert Etchells |
1/14/22 |
Friday
|
7 |
Preparation for Licensure Certification Accreditation Surveys, and Meeting Other Regulatory Requirements |
Robert Etchells |
1/15/22 |
Saturday |
2 |
Gerontology, Diseases of Aging |
Greg Seiple |
1/21/22 |
Friday |
13 |
Dietary Department and Resident Care |
Tracy Shella |
1/28/22 |
Friday |
4 |
Fiscal Management, Budgeting, and Accounting |
Frank King |
1/29/22 |
Saturday |
10 |
Rehabilitation Services and Special Care |
Sandra Kowalcyk |
2/4/22 |
Friday |
14 |
Social Services, Family and Community Relationships, and Resident Rights |
Colleen Engler |
2/11/22 |
Friday |
9 |
The Nursing Department and Resident Care Management |
Greg Seiple |
2/18/22 |
Friday |
6 |
Third Party Reimbursement |
Brian Bosak
|
2/25/22 |
Friday |
1 |
Administration, Organization and Management of the Long Term Care Facility |
Frank King |
2/26/22 |
Saturday |
8 |
Understanding Regulations, Deficiencies, Plans of Corrections, and Quality Assurance |
Deborah Kennedy |
3/4/22 |
Friday |
|
SPRING BREAK |
|
3/11/22 |
|
11 |
Health Support Services |
Jen Urso |
3/18/22 |
Friday |
15 |
Risk Management |
Michael Herald |
3/25/22 |
Friday |
5 |
Personnel Management and Labor Relations |
Frank King |
4/1/22 |
Friday |
16 |
Strategic Planning, Marketing, and Public Relations |
Frank King |
4/8/22 |
Friday |
|
Good Friday, No Class |
|
4/15/22 |
Friday |
12 |
Facility Support Services: Building/Grounds, Housekeeping, Laundry, and Central Supply |
Frank King |
4/22/22 |
Friday |
|
Industry Professionals Presentations
|
|
4/29/22 |
Friday |
Where
The program has been planned as in-person instruction. Due to the fluid nature of the pandemic, it may be necessary to move to a hybrid model or synchronous remote instruction.
Time
8 am - 4:30 pm Fridays (please note there are 3 classes that meet on Saturday)
Cost
$200 per class (16 classes totaling $2500 for all 120 hours of training).
This Pennsylvania State Board of Examiners of Nursing Home Administrators approved specialty program 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 sixteen courses, each 7.5 hours in length, the 120-hour program is taught by Penn State University faculty and subject matter experts.
For information on qualifying for this training please visit the PA State Board of Examiners of Nursing Home Administrators webpage.
Qualifying for the NHA Examination
Many US 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.
View the State Board of Examiners of Nursing Home Administrators NHA Exam Application to see which way to qualify bests describes you.
Registration and Fees
You may either register for the full program or select the individual modules you need. The registration fee is $2,500 for the full program (16 modules) or $200 per module.
We encourage online registration for the Pennsylvania Nursing Home Administrator Training Program. If you would like a pdf copy of the registration form, please contact Melissa Szmal at mmm354@psu.edu. Registration and payment must be received at least five days prior to the start of the first module you are attending.
Cancellation
If your request to cancel is received at least 5 business days in advance, we can issue a partial refund. Send your written request to conferences@outreach.psu.edu. A $50 administrative fee will be charged for each withdrawal.
Access
Penn State encourages persons with disabilities to participate in its programs and activities. If you anticipate needing special accommodations or have questions about the physical access provided, please contact the program planner at 814-863-5100 at least two weeks prior to the program.