FAQs

Yes, Pennsylvania licensing regulations require most people to complete all 16 modules, or 120-hours to fulfill the requirements. 

No, there are no make-up sessions planned. Students will need to find another approved course or wait until the missing module is offered during the following semester at University Park. There are no refunds for missed modules. 

No, each module is independent and does not need to be completed in any sequence. 

No, there's no time limit to complete all the modules.

The requirements can be found at the Pennsylvania Department of State website, including the full licensing regulations under the Board Resources links. 

This course is designed to meet the Pennsylvania requirements of a 120-hour course as prescribed by the licensing board. As such, it addresses those requirements and is not designed or intended to address material that may be contained in the federal and state exams. 

Visit the National Association of Long Term Care Administrator Boards (NAB) for more information. 

Information for those seeking licensure as an NHA can be found on the National Association of Long Term Care Administrator Boards (NAB). 

No, fulfilling the experience requirements outlined in the regulations is up to the student. 

The requirements can be found at the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania website. 

The process can take several months to a few years depending on the pathway chosen from the regulations. 

No college credits are earned while taking the course as a non-credit course. 

Yes, but you must be a registered student.  This requires multiple steps including applying to Penn State as either a degree or non-degree seeking student. Tuition for the for-credit version of this course is higher than that of the non-credit version.  

You will receive an attendance certificate for the modules you complete.  Official transcripts can be requested via the University Registrar.

Yes, please visit the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania website. 

There is no payment plan available.  However, you can choose to register for individual or multiple modules, allowing payment flexibility. 

No, unfortunately financial aid is not accepted for a non-credit course. 

Yes, you can use a company credit card when registering for the course. You may also request an invoice for your employer by contacting us at (814) 867-4973 or noncredit@psu.edu.

Credit/debit cards are accepted for online registrations. If you need to request a different form of payment, please contact us at (814) 867-4973 or noncredit@psu.edu.