Seeking Licensure

Announcement:

The ability to apply for, schedule, and take a national NAB exam, or state exam offered on NAB's platform, will be unavailable as follows:

·         Exam candidates’ ability to apply for an exam will end at midnight eastern on December 11, 2024.

·         State jurisdictions’ ability to review (approve or deny) exam applications will end at midnight eastern on December 12, 2024.

·         The ability to take an exam with PSI will end on December 14, 2025.

If exam eligibility expires during the shutdown window, the eligibility date will be extended to allow for the full 60 day eligibility. Exam applications, review, and scheduling will start on January 3, 2025. NAB will be changing exam providers. Exam content will not change. Please plan accordingly.

Download the informational flyer for details. 

State Licensure Requirements

NAB is governed by its members, the state boards and agencies that license long term care administrators. Each state has its own requirements for obtaining an NHA, RCAL, or HCBS license, as well as different requirements for being an AIT or for continuing education once a license is granted.

Please contact your state licensing board for their specific AIT and preceptor requirements.

Click on a state on the map below to view that state’s contact information and NHA requirements; if the state offers RCAL or HCBS licensure, then those requirements will be included. Please contact the state directly with specific questions. State boards are asked to notify NAB of any changes to their contact or licensure information. As state requirements can change without notice to NAB, candidates should contact their licensing jurisdiction for final confirmation of requirements.

Please note: The national exam fees are the same for all states.

  • Core Exam + NHA Line of Service Exam: $440
  • Core Exam + RCAL or HCBS Exam: $415
  • Core Exam ONLY: $310
  • One Line of Service (NHA, RCAL, or HCBS) Exam ONLY: $185