Code of Massachusetts Regulations
245 CMR - BOARD OF REGISTRATION OF NURSING HOME ADMINISTRATORS
Title 245 CMR 3.00 - Licensure
Section 3.03 - Requirements for Licensure

Universal Citation: 245 MA Code of Regs 245.3

Current through Register 1518, March 29, 2024

(1) Qualifications. An applicant for licensure as a Nursing Home Administrator must be at least 18 years of age, of good moral character, and suitable and fit to be licensed and practice as a nursing home administrator. In addition, an applicant must obtain a passing score on the Board-approved Licensure Examination and meet one of the following criteria:

(a) Completion of a Board-approved AIT program of at least three months duration and a Master's Degree, or higher degree, from a graduate school of health care administration or business or management, accredited by a Board-approved accrediting agency. The degree must be in one of the following fields:
1. Gerontology;

2. Health Care Management;

3. Health Care Administration;

4. Health Services Administration;

5. Public Health, with a concentration in administration; or

6. Human Services Administration.

(b) Completion of a Board-approved AIT program of at least six months duration and a Bachelor's Degree from an undergraduate school accredited by a Board-approved accrediting agency.

(2) The Board may issue a license to an applicant who meets the criteria in 245 CMR 3.03(1) and has submitted to the Board:

(a) A completed, signed application form as specified by the Board for this purpose and must be accompanied by:
1. Documentation of successful completion of a course of study and award of a degree meeting the requirements of 245 CMR 3.03(1);

2. Additional documentation as the Board may require demonstrating the individual is of good moral character, and suitable and fit to be licensed to practice as a nursing home administrator.

(b) Payment of the licensure fees in the amount set by the Executive Office of Administration and Finance pursuant to M.G.L. c. 7, § 3B, unless waived in accordance with M.G.L. c. 112, § 1B

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