CNHA Credential Requirements and Eligibility 2

Question 1

A candidate for CNHA licensure holds a bachelor's degree in hospital administration. What additional requirement must they typically fulfill before sitting for the NHA exam?

Accepted Answer

Complete an approved administrator-in-training (AIT) program

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Pass a state background check only

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Obtain a registered nurse license first

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Submit three years of hospital work experience

Question 2

Under federal law (42 CFR §483.75), which entity is responsible for establishing minimum standards for nursing home administrator licensure?

Accepted Answer

Each individual state

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The Joint Commission

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The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

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The National Association of Long Term Care Administrator Boards (NAB)

Question 3

How long is the standard NAB NHA exam window during which a candidate must schedule and complete their examination after approval?

Accepted Answer

90 days

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30 days

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60 days

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120 days

Question 4

A state board denies an NHA license application because the applicant has a prior felony conviction. Under which federal authority is this permissible?

Accepted Answer

State licensing statutes authorized under federal law

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The Americans with Disabilities Act

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HIPAA privacy regulations

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The Nurse Practice Act

Question 5

Which of the following best describes a 'provisional license' as it relates to NHA credentialing?

Accepted Answer

A temporary authorization allowing practice while full licensure requirements are being completed

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A permanent license issued after passing the exam

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A license issued only to retired administrators

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A reciprocal license automatically granted by another state

Question 6

An NHA applicant has a degree from a foreign institution. What is typically required before the degree can satisfy educational requirements?

Accepted Answer

A credential evaluation by an approved foreign academic credential evaluation service

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Retaking all coursework at a US institution

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Passing the TOEFL examination

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Endorsement by the state governor's office

Question 7

The NAB exam for NHA licensure is scored using which method to ensure consistency across different exam versions?

Accepted Answer

Equated scaled scoring

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Percentage of total questions correct

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Norm-referenced grading on a curve

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Pass/fail based on a single national cutoff percentage