To qualify for the examination required by Section 2 of this Chapter, an individual seeking examination approval must submit a form provided by the board and submit evidence of:
1. Education. a. A bachelor's degree or higher, from an accredited educational institution, in health care administration, long term care administration, business administration or a field directly related to health care or social services; orb. A bachelor's degree or higher, from an accredited institution, in any field, plus proof of one of the following: (1) A certificate in long term care administration from an accredited institution; or
(2) Twelve (12) semester hour credits from an accredited institution, with no fewer than six (6) in management and the balance in health care.2. Training. Proof of successful completion of an AIT program described in Chapter 22 of the board's rules or meet the requirements of Chapter 22, Section 2 of the board's rules.Once an individual receives approval to sit for the examinations administered by NAB, they must register with NAB and designate the board as a state licensing entity authorized to receive the candidate's examination scores.
Examination approvals are subject to any terms and conditions set by NAB. Any fees required for examinations are set by NAB and not the board.
02-371 C.M.R. ch. 23, § 3