Section 1109 - Registration(a) Every individual who holds a valid license as a nursing home administrator issued by the board under subsection (a) of section 8 shall immediately upon issuance thereof be deemed registered with the board and be issued a certificate of registration. Thereafter, such individual shall biennially be required to apply to the board for a new certificate of registration and report any facts requested by the board on forms provided for such purpose.(b) Upon making an application for a new certificate of registration such individual shall pay a biennial registration fee established by the board by regulation, and, at the same time shall submit evidence satisfactory to the board that during the biennial period immediately preceding such application for registration he has attended a board approved continuation education program or course of study of not less than twenty-four hours as provided in the rules and regulations of the board.(c) Upon receipt of such application for registration, the registration fee and the evidence required with respect to continuing education, the board shall issue a certificate of registration to such nursing home administrator.(d) The license of a nursing home administrator who fails to comply with the provisions of this section, and who continues to act as a nursing home administrator, may be suspended or revoked by the board. The right of appeal from the decision of the board shall be in accordance with the act of June 4, 1945 (P.L. 1388), known as the "Administrative Agency Law." (e) A nursing home administrator who has been duly licensed and registered in this Commonwealth whose license shall not have been revoked or suspended, and whose registration has expired because he shall have temporarily abandoned the practice of nursing home administration, or shall have removed from the Commonwealth, or for such other reason, may register within the Commonwealth upon complying with the provisions of this section for registration, and also, filing with the board his affidavit of such facts.(f) Only an individual who has qualified as a licensed and registered nursing home administrator, and who holds a valid current registration certificate pursuant to the provisions of this section for the current biennial registration period, shall have the right and the privilege of using the title "Nursing Home Administrator," and have the right and privilege of using the abbreviation "N.H.A." after his name. No other person shall use or shall be designated by such title or such abbreviation or any other words, letters, sign, card or device tending to, or intended to indicate that such person is a licensed and registered nursing home administrator.(g) The board shall maintain a register of all applications for licensing and registration of nursing home administrators, which register shall show: the place or residence, name and age of each applicant; the name and address of employer or business connection of each applicant; the date of application; complete information of educational and experience qualifications; the action taken by the board; the serial number of the license and of registration certificates issued to the applicant; the date on which the board reviewed and acted upon the application; and such other pertinent information as may be deemed necessary.1970, June 22, P.L. 378, No. 122, §9. Amended 1985 , Dec. 20, P.L. 375, No. 106, §8, effective 1/1/1986.