Section 4.01. Licensure.

 

(1)   Application. An applicant for licensure shall:

(a) Submit an application for licensure on a form approved by the board.

(b) Satisfy the examination requirements specified in s. NHA 2.01 (3) .

(c) If the applicant has not completed a regular course of study, submit evidence of successful completion of one year of experience in the field of institutional administration.

(d) Satisfy any one of the following educational requirements:

1. A regular course of study.

2. A program of study.

3. Specialized courses.

(e) Provide a statement relating to any pending criminal charge or conviction record, subject to ss. 111.321 , 111.322 and 111.335 , Stats. An applicant who has a pending criminal charge or has a conviction record shall provide the board with all related information necessary for the board to determine whether the circumstances of the pending charge or conviction substantially relate to the practice of nursing home administration.

(2)   Reapplication. An applicant who fails to satisfy all requirements for licensure within 2 years after filing an application for licensure shall file a new application, retake the state law examination and resubmit verification of successful completion of the NAB examination.

(3)   Registration. Every person granted a license as a nursing home administrator shall be deemed registered for the current registration period. Registrants must qualify biennially for certificates of renewal.