Nursing Home Administrator Licensure
Post Office Box 11329,
Columbia, SC 29211-1329
Work: (803) 896-4544
Fax: (803) 896-4719
http://www.llr.sc.gov/lthc
NHA Licensure Requirements
Minimum Age: 21
Minimum Education: Associate
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: 200
Licensure Fee: 175
Renewal Fee: 175
State Exam Fee: 190
Administrator In Training (AIT) Application Fee: 25
Preceptor Application Fee: 50
Administrator In Training (AIT) Requirements
Number of Hours
Minimum: 768
Maximum: 1152
Examination Requirements
NAB NHA & CORE National: Yes
State: Yes
State Exam Administration: NAB
Continuing Education (CE) Requirements
Number of Hours Required: 20
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