Section 1416.22 Of Article 3. Licensing From California Health And Safety Code >> Division 2. >> Chapter 2.35. >> Article 3.
1416.22
. (a) To qualify for the licensing examination, an applicant
must be at least 18 years of age, be a citizen of the United States
or a legal resident, be of reputable and responsible character,
demonstrate an ability to comply with this chapter, and comply with
at least one of the following requirements:
(1) Have a master's degree in nursing home administration or a
related health administration field. The master's program in which
the degree was obtained must have included an internship or residency
of at least 480 hours in a skilled nursing facility or intermediate
care facility.
(2) (A) With regard to applicants who have a current valid license
as a nursing home administrator in another state and apply for
licensure in this state, meet the minimum education requirements that
existed in this state at the time the applicant was originally
licensed in the other state.
(B) The minimum education requirements that have existed in
California are as follows: