Program Description

This program is designed to help prepare you for both the NAB Core of Knowledge Exam (CORE) and the Nursing Home Administrators Line of Service Exam (LOS). The program covers various topics, including quality of care, finance, human resources, physical plant, regulatory compliance, risk management, safety, and resident rights.

Our instructors are seasoned professionals in the nursing home industry and the majority are also instructors in Michigan State University’s Nursing Home Administration program. They will provide you with the critical areas to review for each domain included in the exams.

In addition to the live instruction, the program also includes an asynchronous course on valuable Test Taking Techniques for effective exam preparation and test-taking strategies.

While this course is a comprehensive resource, we recommend supplementing your study with multiple resources to ensure a thorough understanding of the exam content. You can also explore additional study tools and references listed in the NAB Candidate Handbook.

INFORMATION ON THE NAB EXAMS

*Please see NAB’s website for additional information.

Examinations

The NAB exams are competency-based assessments that are developed to protect the public by ensuring that entry-level administrators have mastered a specific body of knowledge necessary for competent practice within the profession. NAB develops and administers examinations across the continuum of long-term care. The NAB team of exam item-writers works diligently to craft questions that cover all domains of practice within long term care administration.

NAB National Core of Knowledge Exam for Long Term Care Administrators (CORE) (125 questions)

The CORE exam is used to demonstrate mastery of the foundation of skills and knowledge for all lines of service across the senior living and health services continuum. The CORE has 125 questions (25 of which are pilot questions and not scored), and the candidate is given two hours and 30 minutes to complete the exam. First-time candidates are encouraged to schedule their CORE and Line of Service (LOS) exams concurrently to obtain discounted pricing when purchased together. If a candidate registers for the exams separately, refunds (less the non-refundable $75.00 processing fee per application) will not be given unless both applications are withdrawn. As some states may mandate concurrent scheduling, please check with your state board regarding concurrent scheduling requirements.

NAB National Nursing Home Administrators Line of Service Examination Program (NHA) (75 questions)

The NHA line of service exam measures the entry-level knowledge which is specific to nursing home administrators. The NHA exam is a required component of licensure in all states and the District of Columbia. The NHA has 75 questions (15 of which are pilot questions and not scored), and the candidate is given one hour and 30 minutes to complete the exam.

Additional Information

This program is offered live online.

In a live, online delivery format, you will log into a web conferencing platform to participate in the program. You will interact with the instructor, the producer, and your fellow participants. The instructor is focused on delivering content to you in an engaging way. The producer is focused on helping you and the instructor with all technical aspects of the class as well as engaging with you using virtual tools, like Chat. You will also be using collaborative tools for group work. Here are a few comments from people that have participated in live, online classes like this one:

• I liked that the sessions were interactive as much as possible while still continuing to provide good information. I appreciate all the work done to turn this into a valuable virtual experience.
• I appreciated that the session was interactive and engaging. The instructor’s warm smile and invitations to join the chat made the content very engaging. We had lots of shared comments (maybe more than we would’ve had in person?) in the Zoom chat window.
• The course was very well put together (both preparing and online logistics and the course materials, before and during the course).
• The instructor and the producer were very patient, friendly, helpful and professional.
• To the producer, "thank you for all your 'behind the scenes' action and attentiveness. Greatly appreciated!
• Appreciate the support and reassurance provided.