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Program Highlights
The curriculum focuses on alignment with the National Association of Long Term Care Administrator Boards (NAB), with courses corresponding to required domains of knowledge, including: Care, Services & Support, Operations, Environment & Quality, Leadership & Strategy.
This certificate can be completed 100% online. Students completing these four courses not only complete the certificate, but also earn 12 graduate credit hours.
Career Impact
This certificate satisfies the educational requirements to become a Nursing Facility Administrator (NFA) in the state of Texas (along with required internship hours and HHSC required training).
Earning Your Certificate
Certificate Requirements
12hrs
Certificate Requirements
$3900tuition*
* Total tuition, not including fees and textbooks
The Graduate Certificate for Nursing Facility Administrator (NFA) is ideal for ÐÓ°É´«Ã½ students who desire to increase their knowledge and skills in this specialty field. The curriculum focuses on alignment with the National Association of Long Term Care Administrator Boards (NAB), with courses corresponding to required domains of knowledge, including:
- Care, Services & Support
- Operations
- Environment & Quality
- Leadership & Strategy
This certificate satisfies the educational requirements to become a Nursing Facility Administrator (NFA) in the State of Texas (along with required internship hours and HHSC required training).
After the successful completion of the four courses, students will not only have mastered competencies required for Nursing Facility Administrator (NFA) within organizations, but will also have completed 12 hours of college credit toward a degree. This certificate may be completed online and in conjunction with the Master’s in Healthcare Administration.
Students completing a Nursing Facility Administrator (NFA) certificate will be able to:
- Comprehending the fundamental ideas and underlying concepts of nursing facility administration.
- Understand core components and applications of trends and issues within population health.
- Apply operational decision-making tools & techniques.
- Understand real-world applications to healthcare policy & procedures.
- Understand and apply strategic management tools, techniques, and methods to healthcare.
2026-2027 Nursing Facility Administrator (NFA) Handbook
Certificate Requirements
12hrs
Certificate Requirements
$3900tuition*
* Total tuition, not including fees and textbooks
* PLEASE NOTE: Students who complete the ÐÓ°É´«Ã½ Nursing Facility Administrator (NFA) Certificate meet the academic requirements for NFA Licensure in the State of Texas. Students should carefully review the current state requirements for changes and updates. Texas Health and Human Services provides clear guidelines and requirements to apply for new licensure. Questions regarding licensure should be directed to:Â
** For students who are seeking NFA Licensure in another state, please visit the NAB website (https://www.nabweb.org/home) as well as your state’s Health and Human Services website for specific licensure requirements in your state of residency.
*** Four practicum courses are available to students who wish to apply for NFA Licensure and need Administrator-in-Training (AIT) supervision:
- Administrator in Training Practicum I
- No student may enroll in a practicum course without meeting the prerequisites. Â
- Administrator in Training Practicum II
- Administrator in Training Practicum III
- Administrator in Training Practicum IV
Background Checks:Â
In Texas, the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHS) mandates background checks for various individuals working or residing in child care and residential settings, foster homes, and adoption agencies. These checks are designed to ensure the safety and well-being of children by identifying individuals with criminal histories or child abuse/neglect records. The  conducts these checks, including fingerprint-based and name-based criminal history checks, plus checks of state and national registries for child abuse and neglect and sex offenders. Background checks are required for applicants.
For more information and next steps on submitting your background checks, click . For all other states, we recommend you check the background requirements before pursuing licensure.
ÐÓ°É´«Ã½ offers a number of certificates for those individuals seeking to enhance professional skills and marketability in the workforce.
Certificates can be earned in conjunction with degree programs or as stand-alone certificates of study.  Students may earn this certificate within the following programs of study.
- MA – Professional Development
- MBA – General Business
- Master’s in Healthcare Administration
- MS – Training & Development
