Have a degree? Work in long term care? Interested in obtaining a Nursing Home Administrator (NHA) license in Wisconsin? You've come to the right place!

Designed for Care Providers in Wisconsin

Offered by the University of Minnesota Twin Cities and accredited by the State of Wisconsin, this online certificate features specialized courses that will help you earn your NHA license.

Through the Long Term Care (LTC) Management Certificate program, you will:

  • Complete courses entirely online
  • Qualify for in-state tuition by enrolling in the LTC Management Certificate
  • Participate with peers and colleagues who share similar goals 
  • Engage with faculty who are experts in the field of LTC 

Specialized Courses

Course TitleCourse
Number

Credits

Semester
Offered
Long Term Care Services and SupportsHSM 4682

3

Spring
Long Term Care Environment and QualityHSM 4683

3

Fall
Long Term Care Human ResourcesHSM 4589

2

Fall
Long Term Care Leadership and StrategyHSM 4684

2

Spring
Health Care FinanceHSM 4541

3

Fall

Examination and Licensure

In addition to completing the required courses, you must apply for your license through the Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services and pass a two-part examination: 

  1. National Association of LTC Administrator Board Core and NHA exam and 
  2. Wisconsin State Law Examination

Scholarships and Financial Aid

Let CCAPS help to make your education more affordable through financial aid and scholarship options. 

CCAPS Scholarships

With a single application, scholarships for those studying Long Term Care include but are not limited to the CCAPS Care Providers of Minnesota, CCAPS Long Term Care, and CCAPS Monarch Healthcare Management Scholarships. Learn more and apply.

Other Sources of Aid

CCAPS partners, businesses, and professional organizations offer scholarships to those who are studying aging, and the state Minnesota Department of Health offers a loan forgiveness program.
 

Admissions Advising

Jeff Olsen Krengel enrollment advisor

Meet Jeff Olsen Krengel

I work with prospective students interested in our undergraduate applied science majors and those who want to design their own degree program. I’m available to answer your questions and help you find a program that meets your needs.

In my free time, I can be found reading, running with my son, or visiting a brewery. I am an avid sports fan cheering for the Green Bay Packers, Minnesota United FC, and Liverpool FC. 

Give me a call at 612-625-4340. Or you can send me a message or request an appointment below.

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