Oklahoma (OK) Home Health Administrators Practice Exam
Study Guide
This professional regulatory resource is a premier test bank engineered for healthcare
executives preparing for the Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH) Home
Health Administrator Competency Examination. It features high-yield practice questions,
100% verified correct answers, and thorough statutory rationales fully updated to
align with Oklahoma Administrative Code (OAC) Title 310, Chapter 664 rules and
federal Medicare Conditions of Participation (CoPs). Mastering these premium
assessment materials ensures deep competence across clinical record maintenance,
patient rights, personnel licensing compliance, and state-mandated survey protocols to
guarantee you clear your licensing benchmark on the first attempt.
Domain 1: Demonstrate Knowledge of Laws and
Regulations (Questions 1–88)
1. Which Oklahoma statute establishes the legal authority for home care
administrator certification?
A) Title 42 O.S. § 1-1962a
B) Title 63 O.S. § 1-1962a
C) Title 74 O.S. § 1-1962a
D) Title 10 O.S. § 1-1962a
Answer: B
Rationale: Title 63 O.S. Supp. 1996, § 1-1962a establishes the minimum criteria for the
issuance, maintenance, and renewal of home care administrator certificates and the
procedures for enforcement. This is the foundational statute for the HCA program.
,2. Which agency is legally responsible for certifying home care administrators in
Oklahoma?
A) Oklahoma Board of Nursing
B) Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH)
C) Oklahoma Department of Human Services
D) Oklahoma Medical Board
Answer: B
Rationale: The Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH) licenses home care
agencies and administers the Home Care Administrator Certification program under OAC
310:664. ODH is an outdated designation; OKDHS handles long-term care facilities, not
home care agencies.
3. The purpose of OAC 310:664 is to:
A) Regulate all healthcare facilities in Oklahoma
B) Establish minimum criteria for home care administrator certification, maintenance,
and renewal
C) Set reimbursement rates for Medicare services
D) License all nurses practicing in home care
Answer: B
Rationale: OAC 310:664 implements Title 63 O.S. § 1-1962a, establishing minimum
criteria for certification of home care administrators, including educational preparation,
examination eligibility, and continuing education requirements.
4. An individual who has successfully completed the OHCAPA examination must
apply for an initial home care administrator certificate within:
,A) 3 months
B) 6 months
C) 12 months
D) 18 months
Answer: B
Rationale: According to OAC 310:664-3-3, an individual must apply for an initial home
care administrator certificate within six (6) months after passing the OHCAPA. Failure to
submit an application within this timeframe results in having to meet deeming criteria
and repeat the examination.
5. The initial home care administrator certificate application fee is:
A) $55.00
B) $80.00
C) $140.00
D) $200.00
Answer: C
Rationale: The non-refundable initial certification application fee is $140.00, payable to
the Department. The renewal fee is $55.00 annually.
6. Home care administrator certificates expire annually on:
A) December 31st
B) June 30th
C) July 31st
D) September 30th
Answer: C
, Rationale: Certificates expire annually on July 31st. Renewal applications must include
documentation of continuing education, the renewal fee of $55.00, and disclosure of any
felony convictions.
7. A registered home care administrator must notify OSDH of a change in their
home address within:
A) 7 days
B) 15 days
C) 30 days
D) 60 days
Answer: B
Rationale: Registered home care administrators must notify OSDH of a change in their
home address within 15 days.
8. Which committee helps a home care agency make and update policies and
procedures?
A) Accreditation committee
B) Political action committee
C) QA/PI committee
D) Professional advisory committee
Answer: D
Rationale: The professional advisory committee helps a home care agency make and
update policies and procedures. The QA/PI committee is involved in quality assessment
and performance improvement, but the professional advisory committee specifically
addresses policy development.
Study Guide
This professional regulatory resource is a premier test bank engineered for healthcare
executives preparing for the Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH) Home
Health Administrator Competency Examination. It features high-yield practice questions,
100% verified correct answers, and thorough statutory rationales fully updated to
align with Oklahoma Administrative Code (OAC) Title 310, Chapter 664 rules and
federal Medicare Conditions of Participation (CoPs). Mastering these premium
assessment materials ensures deep competence across clinical record maintenance,
patient rights, personnel licensing compliance, and state-mandated survey protocols to
guarantee you clear your licensing benchmark on the first attempt.
Domain 1: Demonstrate Knowledge of Laws and
Regulations (Questions 1–88)
1. Which Oklahoma statute establishes the legal authority for home care
administrator certification?
A) Title 42 O.S. § 1-1962a
B) Title 63 O.S. § 1-1962a
C) Title 74 O.S. § 1-1962a
D) Title 10 O.S. § 1-1962a
Answer: B
Rationale: Title 63 O.S. Supp. 1996, § 1-1962a establishes the minimum criteria for the
issuance, maintenance, and renewal of home care administrator certificates and the
procedures for enforcement. This is the foundational statute for the HCA program.
,2. Which agency is legally responsible for certifying home care administrators in
Oklahoma?
A) Oklahoma Board of Nursing
B) Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH)
C) Oklahoma Department of Human Services
D) Oklahoma Medical Board
Answer: B
Rationale: The Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH) licenses home care
agencies and administers the Home Care Administrator Certification program under OAC
310:664. ODH is an outdated designation; OKDHS handles long-term care facilities, not
home care agencies.
3. The purpose of OAC 310:664 is to:
A) Regulate all healthcare facilities in Oklahoma
B) Establish minimum criteria for home care administrator certification, maintenance,
and renewal
C) Set reimbursement rates for Medicare services
D) License all nurses practicing in home care
Answer: B
Rationale: OAC 310:664 implements Title 63 O.S. § 1-1962a, establishing minimum
criteria for certification of home care administrators, including educational preparation,
examination eligibility, and continuing education requirements.
4. An individual who has successfully completed the OHCAPA examination must
apply for an initial home care administrator certificate within:
,A) 3 months
B) 6 months
C) 12 months
D) 18 months
Answer: B
Rationale: According to OAC 310:664-3-3, an individual must apply for an initial home
care administrator certificate within six (6) months after passing the OHCAPA. Failure to
submit an application within this timeframe results in having to meet deeming criteria
and repeat the examination.
5. The initial home care administrator certificate application fee is:
A) $55.00
B) $80.00
C) $140.00
D) $200.00
Answer: C
Rationale: The non-refundable initial certification application fee is $140.00, payable to
the Department. The renewal fee is $55.00 annually.
6. Home care administrator certificates expire annually on:
A) December 31st
B) June 30th
C) July 31st
D) September 30th
Answer: C
, Rationale: Certificates expire annually on July 31st. Renewal applications must include
documentation of continuing education, the renewal fee of $55.00, and disclosure of any
felony convictions.
7. A registered home care administrator must notify OSDH of a change in their
home address within:
A) 7 days
B) 15 days
C) 30 days
D) 60 days
Answer: B
Rationale: Registered home care administrators must notify OSDH of a change in their
home address within 15 days.
8. Which committee helps a home care agency make and update policies and
procedures?
A) Accreditation committee
B) Political action committee
C) QA/PI committee
D) Professional advisory committee
Answer: D
Rationale: The professional advisory committee helps a home care agency make and
update policies and procedures. The QA/PI committee is involved in quality assessment
and performance improvement, but the professional advisory committee specifically
addresses policy development.
