Healthcare
Nursing Home Administrator (NHA)
NHA Course Details
Live Online via Zoom
Monday and Wednesday evenings*
6:00 pm-9:30pm (*note time exceptions in notes column below)
$185 per 7.5 hour class
(*occasionally schedule adjusted due to holiday, instructor conflict; please refer to the notes column below)
NHA Spring Online 2025 Schedule
| Course | Date | Date | Registration | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HPA 5052 - Risk Management | 1/21/25 | 1/22/25 | Register | Tuesday, Wednesday Session |
| HPA 5038 - Preparing for Licensure | 1/27/25 | 1/29/25 | Register | |
| HPA 5045 - Understanding Regulations | 2/3/25 | 2/5/25 | Register | |
| HPA 5048 - Health Support Services | 2/10/25 | 2/12/25 | Register | |
| HPA 5051 Social Services, Family/Community Relationships and Resident Rights | 2/18/25 | 2/19/25 | Register | Tuesday, Wednesday Session |
| HPA 5046 - Nursing Department, Resident Care | 2/24/25 | 2/26/25 | Register | |
| HPA 5039 - Administration, Organization and Management of the Long Term Care Facility | 3/3/25 | 3/5/25 | Register | |
| HPA 5041 - Government in Healthcare Policy, Regulations and Reimbursements | 3/10/25 | 3/12/25 | Register | |
| HPA 5053 - Strategic Planning | 3/17/25 | 3/19/25 | ||
| HPA 5050 - Dietary Department and Resident Nutrition | 3/24/25 | 3/26/25 | Register | |
| HPA 5042 - Fiscal Management, Budget and Accounting | 3/31/25 | 4/2/25 | Register | |
| HPA 5043 - Personnel Management, Labor Relations | 4/7/25 | 4/9/25 | Register | |
| HPA 5040 - Gerontology | 4/14/25 | 4/16/25 | Register | |
| HPA 5049 - Facilities Management | 4/21/25 | 4/23/25 | Available 11/25/25 | |
| HPA 5044 - Third Party Reimbursement | 4/28/25 | 4/30/25 | Available 12/2/25 | |
| HPA 5047 - Rehabilitation and Special Care | 5/5/25 | 5/7/25 | Available 12/9/25 |
Contact
Randy Ingbritsen
Assistant Director
215-881-7405
rxi3@psu.edu
NHA Professional Licensure
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.
Attention Current NHAs:
Personal Care Home Administrator Competency Exam
If you are a currently licensed NHA in Pennsylvania you are eligible to sit for the PCHA exam. Call the Continuing Education Office at 215-881-7400 to schedule the exam.
Participating Campuses:
- Available through all Penn State Commonwealth campuses
Program Delivery:
virtual