CNHA Credential Requirements and Eligibility 4

Question 1

Which organization develops and administers the National Licensing Examination (NLE) used by states for NHA licensure?

Accepted Answer

National Association of Long Term Care Administrator Boards (NAB)

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American Health Care Association (AHCA)

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Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

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National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN)

Question 2

A state board is reviewing an NHA applicant who was disciplined in another state. Under which concept are boards authorized to consider out-of-state disciplinary history?

Accepted Answer

Interstate discipline notification and consideration

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Full faith and credit doctrine

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Federal preemption

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Sovereign immunity

Question 3

Which of the following educational backgrounds would most commonly satisfy the minimum academic requirement for NHA licensure in most US states?

Accepted Answer

Bachelor's degree in a health-related or business field

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Associate's degree in any field

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Master's degree in public health only

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Doctoral degree in nursing home administration

Question 4

What is the primary reason NAB requires licensure candidates to pass a jurisprudence exam in some states?

Accepted Answer

To assess knowledge of state-specific laws and regulations governing nursing home administration

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To test knowledge of federal tax law

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To replace the national NLE examination

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To evaluate clinical nursing skills

Question 5

An NHA's license lapses due to non-renewal. What is the most common first step required to reinstate a lapsed NHA license?

Accepted Answer

Submitting a reinstatement application and paying a reinstatement fee to the state board

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Retaking the full NAB NLE exam

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Completing a new AIT program

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Obtaining a new background check only

Question 6

Which body maintains the national database that state boards query to verify an NHA's licensure history and disciplinary record?

Accepted Answer

NAB's Licensure Registry

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The Joint Commission

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The OIG Exclusions Database

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CMS Certification and Survey Provider Enhanced Reports (CASPER)

Question 7

How does the CNHA (Certified Nursing Home Administrator) designation differ from basic NHA state licensure?

Accepted Answer

CNHA is a voluntary national professional certification demonstrating advanced competency beyond minimum licensure

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CNHA replaces state licensure in all US states

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CNHA is required by CMS for SNF administrators

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CNHA is issued by the state board, not NAB