CNHA Credential Requirements and Eligibility 3

Question 1

Which NAB domain carries the greatest weight on the NHA licensure examination?

Accepted Answer

Resident Care

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Human Resources

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Finance

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Leadership and Management

Question 2

A licensed NHA in State A wishes to obtain a license in State B without retaking the full NHA exam. Which process should they pursue?

Accepted Answer

Reciprocity or endorsement through State B's licensing board

Answer

Reapplication as a first-time candidate

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Petition to NAB for a national license

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Request CMS to issue a federal override license

Question 3

What is the primary purpose of the Administrator-in-Training (AIT) program in the NHA credentialing pathway?

Accepted Answer

To offer supervised practical experience in all domains of nursing home administration

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To provide classroom instruction in gerontology

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To allow candidates to earn a master's degree while working

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To satisfy continuing education requirements for renewal

Question 4

Under NAB guidelines, which of the following is required of an AIT preceptor?

Accepted Answer

Be currently licensed as an NHA in the state where training occurs

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Hold a doctoral degree in health administration

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Have at least 10 years of experience as an NHA

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Be approved by the Joint Commission

Question 5

A candidate fails the NHA exam. What is the standard NAB policy regarding retakes?

Accepted Answer

Candidates must wait 90 days and may reapply after meeting state board requirements

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No retakes are permitted within the same calendar year

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Candidates must repeat their entire AIT program before retaking

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Candidates are permanently barred after two failures

Question 6

Which federal regulation specifically mandates that each Medicare/Medicaid-certified nursing facility be administered by a licensed nursing home administrator?

Accepted Answer

42 CFR §483.75

Answer

29 CFR §1910.1200

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45 CFR §164.502

Answer

21 CFR §820.20

Question 7

An NHA candidate has completed their AIT program but has not yet passed the NAB exam. Can they legally serve as the administrator of record at a Medicare-certified facility?

Accepted Answer

No, federal regulations require a fully licensed NHA as administrator of record

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Yes, if supervised by a licensed NHA on-site

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Yes, with a provisional license from the state board

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No, unless CMS grants a temporary waiver