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Take the next step toward becoming a licensed Nursing Home Administrator. 

Students have the option to register for the entire course for $2,900, or can register for individual modules at $200 per module. Each module is independent, and they do not need to be completed in any specific order. Registration closes at 11:59 p.m. on the Sunday before each Friday or Saturday module.

Fall 2025 (August 29-December 12)

Module Date Registration Notes
120-Hour Nursing Home Administrator - Full Course 8/29/25-12/12/25 Closed  
The Role of Government in Health Policy and Regulation  8/29/25 Closed  
Rehabilitation Services and Special Care  9/5/25 Closed  
Gerontology, Diseases of Aging 9/12/25 Closed  
Risk Management 9/13/25 Closed Saturday
Dietary Department and Resident Care 9/19/25 Closed  
Preparation for Licensure Certification Accreditation Surveys, and Meeting Other Regulatory Requirements 9/26/25 Closed  
Understanding Regulations, Deficiencies, Plans of Corrections, and Quality Assurance 10/3/25 Closed  
Fiscal Management, Budgeting, and Accounting 10/10/25 Closed  
The Nursing Department and Resident Care Management 10/17/25 Closed  
Social Services, Family and Community Relationships, and Resident Rights 10/24/25 Closed  
Strategic Planning, Marketing, and Public Relations 10/31/25 Closed  
Third Party Reimbursement 11/7/25 Closed  
Administration, Organization and Management of the Long-Term Care Facility 11/14/25 Register  
Personnel Management and Labor Relations 11/21/25 Register  
Thanksgiving Break No Class      
Health Support Services 12/5/25 Register  
Facility Support Services: Bldg./Grounds, Housekeeping, Laundry, and Central Supply 12/12/25 Register  

 

Spring 2026 (January 16-May 1)

Module Date Registration Notes
120-Hour Nursing Home Administrator - Full Course 1/16/26-5/1/26 Register  
The Role of Government in Health Policy and Regulation  1/16/26 Register  
Rehabilitation Services and Special Care  1/23/26 Register  
Gerontology, Diseases of Aging 1/30/26 Register  
Risk Management 1/31/26 Register Saturday
Dietary Department and Resident Care 2/6/26 Register  
Preparation for Licensure Certification Accreditation Surveys, and Meeting Other Regulatory Requirements 2/13/26 Register  
Fiscal Management, Budgeting, and Accounting 2/20/26 Register  
Understanding Regulations, Deficiencies, Plans of Corrections, and Quality Assurance 2/27/26 Register  
The Nursing Department and Resident Care Management 3/6/26 Register  
Spring break - No class      
Social Services, Family and Community Relationships, and Resident Rights 3/20/26 Register  
Strategic Planning, Marketing, and Public Relations 3/27/26 Register  
Third Party Reimbursement 4/3/26 Register  
Administration, Organization and Management of the Long-Term Care Facility 4/10/26 Register  
Personnel Management and Labor Relations 4/17/26 Register  
Health Support Services 4/24/26 Register  
Facility Support Services: Bldg./Grounds, Housekeeping, Laundry, and Central Supply 5/1/26 Register  

 

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Take the next step toward becoming a licensed Nursing Home Administrator! Registration for the fall semester is now open.