A certificate or diploma in health services administration or medical office management can be completed in one year. The Indiana State Board of Health Facility Administrators is the state agency responsible for the licensure of health services administrators in the state of Indiana. The Board may also issue a six-month provisional license to enable a qualified individual to fill a health facility administrator position that has been unexpectedly vacated. In addition, the Board may issue a temporary permit to practice as a health facility administrator to a person who has applied to the board for a license and who already holds a current license as a health facility administrator in another state. All states require nursing home administrators to be licensed.
Requirements vary by state.
Most states require that nursing home administrators take continuing education courses. In general, licenses are renewed every two years provided administrators meet continuing education requirements. Contact your state Board of Examiners of Nursing Home Administrators for specific information.