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 Spring

• 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 Beaver Fall

• Format: Instructor-led course on Zoom
• Dates: Tuesdays and Thursdays; August 26, 2025 through December 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 Fall 2025 Training
• Complete course schedule here
• Individual Class Registration: links found in the table on the complete schedule

Penn State Abington Fall

• Format: Instructor-led course on Zoom
• Dates: Mondays and Wednesdays; August 18, 2025 through December 17, 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.

Information

For more information, please contact Continuing Education at BeaverCE@psu.edu or rxi3@psu.edu.

Cancellations and refunds

Payment is due upon registration. Students may request a registration cancellation through the start date of the course. A $25 cancellation fee will apply. No refunds will be given for withdrawal requests after the course start date. The University reserves the right to cancel course selections. If the course is cancelled, the student will be issued a full refund.