Nursing Facility Administration

Certificate | 24 credit hours + internship

This certificate prepares you to become a Licensed Nursing Facility Administrator in Texas. MCC's courses cover all four domains required by the National Association of Long-Term Care Administrator Boards (NAB), and MCC is an approved preceptor for the required 1,000-hour internship.

Program at a Glance

  • 4 core courses plus a supervised internship (1,000+ hours)
  • Requires a bachelor's degree
  • Internship completed at an approved facility in Texas
  • Licensure exams required

Steps to Licensure

To become a Licensed Nursing Facility Administrator in Texas, you'll need to:

  1. Earn a bachelor's degree. Texas requires a bachelor's degree for nursing facility licensure. 
  2. Complete the 4 LTCA core courses. These cover the topics NAB requires for licensure.
  3. Complete a 1,000-hour supervised internship. Your advisor will help you choose the best fit.
  4. Pass the required Licensing Exams. For additional information, see NFA FAQs | Texas Health and Human Services

Criminal Background Notice

A criminal background may affect your ability to get licensed by the State of Texas. If you have questions about your background and eligibility, talk with your faculty member or program director. You also have the right to request a criminal history evaluation letter from the applicable licensing agency before completing the program.

Contact

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Dr. Natalee Oliver, LNFA, MSG-Gerontologist
Program Director/Assistant Professor
Long-Term Care Administration
  254-299-8787
  noliver@mclennan.edu
  254-717-6622 (text)

Program Highlights

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MCC graduate Rita Love, LNFA, now mentors future nursing facility administrators through their required 1,000-hour internship.