Virginia

Requirements for Licensure as a Nursing Home Administrator

Virginia Nursing Home Licensure Contact
Lisa Hahn
Executive Director
Virginia Board of Long-Term Care Administrators
Dept. of Health Professions
9960 Mayland Drive, Suite 300
Henrico, VA 23233

Phone: 804/367-4595
Fax: 804/527-4413
Email: lisa.hahn@dhp.virginia.gov
Web: http://www.dhp.virginia.gov

Virginia Nursing Home Education Requirements:
BA or higher degree in NHA with 400 hour AIT

Virginia Nursing Home AIT Requirements:
320 hours

Virginia Nursing Home National Exam Required?
Yes

Virginia Nursing Home State Exam Required?
No

Virginia Nursing Home Continuing Education Required?
20 hours annually

Virginia Number Licensed Administrators:
798

Virginia Number of NHA Licenses Issued Annually, Approximately:
80

Requirements for Qualification as an Assisted Living Administrator

Virginia Assisted Living:
Department of Health Professions, Tel. 804-367-4400

Virginia Assisted Living: Code: Adult Care Residences Va. Code Ann. § 63.1-172 et seq.; 22 VAC 40-71-10 et seq.

Virginia Assisted Living: Reimbursement: Va. Dept. of Medical Assistance Services, 600 E. Broad St., Suite 1300, Richmond, VA 23219
804-786-8099

Virginia Assisted Living: Administrator Overview
(1) Education – AIT Training Program, Certificate Program or, Degree & Practical Experience (2) Endorsement or (3) Credentials

College Coursework

James Madison University
Health Services Administration Program
MSC 4301
James Madison University
Harrisonburg, VA 22807

Dept. Tel: (540) 568-3472
Email: thompsjm@jmu.edu
Web: http://www.healthsci.jmu.edu/HSA/pages/index.html
Program: BACHELOR'S, MASTER'S

Undergraduate
Currently long-term care administration is offered within a general undergraduate health services administration concentration within the Department of Health Sciences. Students must take HTH 455 Long-Term Care Organization and Administration as their facility elective and complete a 400 hour internship under a licensed administrator / preceptor. Students must also complete two courses in gerontology.

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Mary Baldwin College
Health Care Administration Program
Staunton, VA 24402

Tel: 800-468-2262

Web: http://www.mbc.edu/studies/health_care_administration/

Program: BACHELOR'S

The health care administration (HCA) major prepares students as administrators of health care programs and organizations. This program (the only endowed undergraduate program of its kind in the U.S.) is led by talented, experienced faculty and offers great networking opportunities.

Students can pursue a BA with a major in health care administration. HCA majors can also add an emphasis in Public Health. Health care administration also is available as a minor.