Individuals who wish to become licensed nursing home administrators in the state of Connecticut must pass a licensure examination offered by the Department of Public Health. To be eligible for this examination, applicants must either complete the master’s degree or a non-degree certificate course of study.

The certificate course of study consists of two components: an academic course and a 900-hour residency in a skilled nursing facility. The academic course, HM 669 Organization and Management of Long-term Care Facilities, is generally offered once a year. The residency program is offered under two courses—HM 790 and HM 791, each of which grants 450 hours of residency (4 credit hours each). Two restrictions apply to the residency program. First, the residency must be started within one year of the completion of the academic course. (Students may petition the Department of Public Health in writing through Quinnipiac if there is justification to begin the residency at another time.) Second, at least one half of the residency (450 hours) must be completed at a site where the student has had no previous financial or employment relationship. A detailed packet of information on this program is available in the Office of Graduate Admissions.