State Licensure Requirements

Virginia

Nursing Home Administrator Licensure

Dept. of Health Professions, 9960 Mayland Drive, Suite 300
Henrico, VA 23233
Work: (804) 367-4595
Fax: (804) 527-4413
http://www.dhp.virginia.gov

NHA Licensure Requirements

Minimum Age: None
Minimum Education: Bachelors
Criminal Background Check Required: None
Renewal Period: Annual
Offer Temporary/Provisional License: No

Accepts HSE for Licensure:

The HSE™ is recognized as a new licensure type.

Fees

Application Fee: 315
Administrator In Training (AIT) Application Fee: 215
Preceptor Application Fee: 65

Administrator In Training (AIT) Requirements

Number of Hours
Minimum: 320
Maximum: 2000

Examination Requirements

NAB NHA & CORE National: Yes
State: No

Continuing Education (CE) Requirements

Number of Hours Required: 20
Frequency: Annual

Mobility Options

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

Residential Care/Assisted Living Licensure (RCAL)

Dept. of Health Professions, 9960 Mayland Drive, Suite 300
Henrico, VA 23233
Work: (804) 367-4595
Fax: (804) 527-4413
http://www.dhp.virginia.gov

RCAL Licensure Requirements

Minimum Age: None
Minimum Education: Associate
Criminal Background Check Required: None
Renewal Period: Annual
Offer Temporary/Provisional License: No

Fees

Application Fee: 315
Administrator In Training (AIT) Application Fee: 215
Preceptor Application Fee: 65

Administrator In Training (AIT) Requirements

Number of Hours
Minimum: 320
Maximum: 640

Examination Requirements

NAB NHA National: Yes
State: No

Continuing Education (CE) Requirements

Number of Hours Required: 20
Frequency: Annual

Mobility Options

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