Nursing Home Administrator Licensure
30 E Broad St, 22nd Floor
Columbus, OH 43215
Work: (614) 466-5114
Fax: (614) 466-0271
http://www.beltss.ohio.gov
NHA Licensure Requirements
Minimum Age: 21
Minimum Education: Bachelors
Criminal Background Check Required: Initial
Renewal Period: Annual
Offer Temporary/Provisional License: Yes
Accepts HSE for Licensure:
The HSE™ is recognized as a new licensure type.
Fees
Licensure Fee: 250
Renewal Fee: 300
Administrator In Training (AIT) Application Fee: 50
Administrator In Training (AIT) Requirements
Number of Hours
Minimum: 500
Maximum: 1500
Examination Requirements
NAB NHA & CORE National: Yes
Continuing Education (CE) Requirements
Number of Hours Required: 20, 40 as of 1/1/26
HSEs will have an additional 8 CEs per biennial renewal.
Frequency: Annual
Mobility Options
NAB NHA Endorsement (Y/N): Yes
Special Consideration of ACHCA Certified Administrators (Y/N): Yes
Special Consideration of Graduates of NAB Accredited Degree Programs (Y/N): Yes