AHCA/NCAL
is pleased to announce a new partnership with the American College of Health Care Administrators (ACHCA) for its
administrator certification programs.
The goals of the partnership are to increase awareness of advanced
certification and professional growth opportunities and to encourage
independent professional certification for nursing facility and assisted living
administrators/directors.
There
are many benefits to credentialing including:
National Recognition and Endorsement – ACHCA’s professional certification program identifies and honors facility
administrators and directors who are preforming at an advanced level of skill
and knowledge.
Commitment to the Public – Professional certification through ACHCA reflects a commitment to
residents, families and staff. Certified
administrators/directors have advanced knowledge and experience to lead their
facilities.
Enhancement of the Profession – Professional certification promotes quality in the profession and
improves the public image of administrators/directors.
Personal Satisfaction and Sense of Achievement – Unlike licensure, certification is a voluntary program which
allows experienced and practicing administrators to validate their knowledge,
skill and abilities.
Employer Recognition – Certification is considered a plus by many employers.
AHCA
has established eligibility criteria prior to taking the
exam, including two years of licensure (other options exist for assisted living
administrators in states without administrator licensure) and continuing
education requirements. Both must be
established before an individual is authorized to sit for the credentialing
exam. While ACHCA membership has many benefits for administrators/directors,
ACHCA membership is not a requirement for ACHCA certification.
The
application fee for either the nursing facility or assisted living certification
exam is $150. AHCA/NCAL members should use AHCA/NCAL members
should use code AHCANCAL when they
complete their initial ACHCA applications. The single credential fee (the fee
paid after an individual passes the exam) is only $300 for AHCA/NCAL members, a
$50 discount off the regular non-ACHCA member price when AHCA/NCAL members use promo code AHCANCAL at checkout.
Credentialing
through ACHCA lasts five years. Recertification involves obtaining 150 hours of continuing education in
five areas during the five-year certification period and paying a
recertification fee.
ACHCA certification can provide State licensure
reciprocity with certain states. Licensing rules and requirements vary by
state. Check with your state licensing board for your state’s reciprocity
requirements. A list of state licensure boards and contact information is
maintained on the NAB website at www.nabweb.org.
For
more information about ACHCA certification, go to www.achca.org/certification or call 1-800-561-3148.
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