Oregon Administrative Rules
Chapter 853 - OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY, HEALTH LICENSING OFFICE, LONG TERM CARE ADMINISTRATORS BOARD
Division 30 - NURSING HOME ADMINISTRATORS AUTHORIZATIONS
Section 853-030-0000 - Nursing Home Administrator Application Requirements
Universal Citation: OR Admin Rules 853-030-0000
Current through Register Vol. 63, No. 9, September 1, 2024
An individual applying for a nursing home administrator license must:
(1) Meet the requirements of OAR 331 Division 30.
(2) Submit a completed application form prescribed by the Office and pay application fee.
(3) Provide documentation of one of these pathways:
(a) Pathway 1 -
Qualification through the AIT Program. Applicant must:
(A) Submit an official transcript
demonstrating attainment of a bachelor's degree;
(B) Submit completed Certificate of Training
form prescribed by the Office;
(C)
Request official documentation of a passing score on the NAB examination. The
examination must be passed within one year before or after the date of
application. The documentation must come from NAB directly to the Office and
the applicant is responsible for payment of fees assessed by NAB in obtaining
required official documentation. The Office may notify NAB that an applicant is
qualified to take the NAB examination;
(D) Pass the Board-approved state examination
within one year before or one year after the application date; and pay related
fees.
(b) Pathway 2 -
Qualification through dual facility experience. Applicant must:
(A) Submit proof of having one year of
experience as an administrator of a dual facility as defined in ORS
678.710(1);
(B) Submit an official
transcript demonstrating attainment of a bachelor's degree from an accredited
school;
(C) Request official
documentation of a passing score on the NAB examination. The examination must
be passed within one year before or after the date of application. The
documentation must come from NAB directly to the Office and the applicant is
responsible for payment of fees assessed by NAB in obtaining required official
documentation. The Office may notify NAB that an applicant is qualified to take
the NAB examination;
(D) Pass the
Board-approved state examination within one year before or one year after the
application date; and pay related fees.
(c) Pathway 3 - Qualification through
advanced education and experience. Applicant must submit:
(A) An official transcript demonstrating
attainment of a postgraduate degree in management;
(B) Proof of 10 years of experience in
health-care management as defined in OAR 853-020-0000(5).
(d) Pathway 4 - Reciprocity. Applicant must
submit an affidavit of licensure demonstrating proof of having an active
license with no current or pending disciplinary action, as a nursing home
administrator from another state or territory of the United States and the
requirements must be at least equivalent to those in ORS 678.730.
(e) Pathway 5 - Reciprocity for licensees
registered before January 1, 1983. Applicant must:
(A) Submit an affidavit of licensure
demonstrating proof of having a nursing home administrator license that is
active and with no current or pending disciplinary action issued by another
state or territory of the United States and the requirements must be at least
equivalent to those in ORS 678.730. The affidavit must indicate that the
license was originally issued before January 1, 1983.
(B) Pass the Board-approved state examination
within one year before or one year after the application date; and pay related
fees.
(4) Pay license fees.
Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 676.560, ORS 676.565, ORS 678.710-678.820, ORS 678.990 & 2018 House Bill 4129
Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 676.560, ORS 676.565, ORS 678.710-678.820, ORS 678.990 & 2018 House Bill 4129
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