State Licensure Requirements

Oklahoma State Department of Health

Long Term Care Administrator Licensing Program (LTCALP)

123 Robert S. Kerr
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73102
405-426-8970
Longtermcareadminlicensing@health.ok.gov

Administrator Types
Nursing Home Administrator (NHA)
Residential Care – Assisted Living Administrator (RCAL)
Residential Care Administrator (RC)
Adult Day Care Administrator (ADC)
Certified Assistant Administrator (CAA)

Nursing Home Administrator Licensure

123 Robert S. Kerr
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73102
405-426-8970
Longtermcareadminlicensing@health.ok.gov

NHA Licensure Requirements

Minimum Age: 21
Minimum Education: Bachelor or Associate degree  (Health or Business related field)
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.
The state regulatory exam is still required.

Fees

Application Fee: 100
Licensure Fee: 200
Renewal Fee: 200
State Exam Fee: 100
Administrator In Training (AIT) Application Fee: 350
Preceptor Application Fee: 100
Preceptor Renewal Fee: 100

Administrator In Training (AIT) Requirements

Number of Hours
Minimum: 560 

Examination Requirements

NAB NHA & CORE National: Yes
State: Yes
State Exam Administration: State

Continuing Education (CE) Requirements

Number of Hours Required: 24
Frequency: Annual

Mobility Options

NAB NHA Endorsement: Military and Licensure Reciprocity available

Residential Care/Assisted Living Licensure (RCAL)

123 Robert S. Kerr
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73102
405-426-8970
Longtermcareadminlicensing@health.ok.gov

RCAL, RC, ADC Licensure Requirements

RCAL, RC, ADC 
Minimum Age: 21
Minimum Education: High School Diploma/GED
Criminal Background Check Required: Initial
Renewal Period: Annual
Offer Temporary/Provisional License: Yes

Fees

Application Fee: 100
Licensure Fee: 200
Renewal Fee: 200
State Exam Fee: 100

Examination Requirements

NAB NHA National: Yes
State: Yes
State Exam Administration: State

Continuing Education (CE) Requirements

RCAL

Number of Hours Required: 18
Frequency: Annual

ICF/IID (16 bed or less), RC

Number of Hours Required: 16
Frequency: Annual

ADC

Number of Hours Required: 12
Frequency: Annual

Mobility Options

NAB NHA Endorsement: Military and Licensure Reciprocity available

State HCBS Licensure

123 Robert S. Kerr
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73102
405-426-8970
Longtermcareadminlicensing@health.ok.gov

HCBS Licensure Requirements

Minimum Age: 21
Minimum Education: High School
Criminal Background Check Required: Initial
Renewal Period: Annual
Offer Temporary/Provisional License: Yes

Fees

Application Fee: 100
Licensure Fee: 200
Renewal Fee: 100
State Exam Fee: 100

Examination Requirements

NAB NHA National: No
State: Yes
State Exam Administration: State

Continuing Education (CE) Requirements

Number of Hours Required: 12
Frequency: Annual

Mobility Options

NAB NHA Endorsement (Y/N): No
Special Consideration of ACHCA Certified Administrators (Y/N): No
Special Consideration of Graduates of NAB Accredited Degree Programs (Y/N): No