American College of Health Care Administrators Certification

Experienced administrators may apply online and qualify for waiver of academic and practicum requirements by submitting evidence of current NAB-endorsed ACHCA certification as a nursing home administrator. If you are ACHCA certified you will be required to submit a copy of your certification.

Other General Information required of all applicants:

• Resume showing employment history since college graduation
• Applicants must verify every professional license they have held.  Please have your professional licensing board send your license verification directly to the board office.
  • Individuals with multiple medical licenses may submit a National Practitioner Database report in lieu of singular verifications.
    
• Completion of the Minnesota state examination and NAB exams: exam information will be sent to the candidate upon staff review of application.

It is important to know:

• When submitted, the application for licensure is open for 18 months (a year and a half)
• Upon receipt of the application, information to sit for the state and national examinations will be provided to you.
• The Board office communicates with applicants primarily by email