Continuing Education Opportunity for Licensed Nursing Home Administrators
NOTE: The Washington State Department of Health (DOH) licenses nursing home administrators.
If you are looking for information about how to become a licensed nursing home administrator, including the “Administrator-in-Training” (AIT) Program, please contact DOH Health Professions Quality Assurance at
Website for NHA licensing information: Licensing Information | Washington State Department of Health.
Email address: NHA@doh.wa.gov
Office: (360) 236-4723 (Leave a Message and someone will return your call)
WAC 246-843-130(7) requires that licensed nursing home administrators attend an approved course on laws relating to nursing homes in Washington, within 180 days of becoming licensed.
DOH has coordinated with Department of Social and Health Services - Residential Care Services to provide a 1-day state law course that meets WAC 246-843-130(7) requirements for continuing education. Currently, this course is provided two times per year and there is no charge.
ONLY licensed nursing home administrators or those currently participating in the DOH AIT program should plan to attend.
Training is virtual so you must have a strong Wi-Fi connection, and a computer with video camera and microphone audio capabilities.
- December 11, 2025 (tentative, based on status of the Federal Government shutdown)
October 30, 2025(postponed due to the Federal Government shutdown)- April 28, 2026
- October 27, 2026
This schedule is subject to change. All classes are from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Please complete the registration form for Nursing Home Administrator Training