Course Approvals

All long term care administrators, such as assisted living managers and nursing home administrators can receive NAB approved continuing education. There are two states that do not automatically accept NAB approval: Kansas and Missouri.

All educational offerings have been reviewed by the National Continuing Education Review Service (NCERS) of the National Association of Boards of Examiners for Nursing Home Administrators.

Specific course approval numbers
are on file and my be requested
by calling (800) 321-1727.

Continuing Education
Requirements for Illinois

Assisted Living Facilities
Shared Housing Establishments
Each manager and direct care staff member shall complete a minimum of 8 hours of ongoing training, applicable to the employee's responsibilities, every 12 months after the starting date of employment.

Nursing Home Facilities
Every renewal applicant shall complete 36 hours of Continuing Education (CE) relevant to the practice of nursing home administration required during each prerenewal period. The Department shall conduct random audits to verify compliance with this Section. The prerenewal period is the 24 months preceding the expiration date of the license. Verified attendance or participation in any continuing education course approved by the National Continuing Education Review Service of the National Association of Boards of Examiners of Nursing Home Administrators. A maximum of 12 hours per prerenewal period for: self-study courses taken through an accredited college or university or an approved sponsor.