INDIANA JURISPRUDENCE HFA EXAM 2026
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS VERIFIED AND
UPDATED
Composition of Indiana state board of health facility administrators
- ,,,,answer,,,..Two HFAs of proprietary health facilities
Two HFAs of non proprietary health facilities
One member representing the public at large who has no association
with any health facilities
Annually elect a chairperson and vice chairperson from its
membership to adopt rules to govern its proceedings
Conditions for provisional license - ,,,,answer,,,..The board may issue
a provisional license for a single period (max. 6 months) for the
purpose of enabling a qualified individual to fill an HFA position
that has been unexpectedly vacated; the individual cannot have been
convicted of a crime that has direct bearing on the person's ability to
practice
Individual must have 2 years of administrative experience in a
licensed HF
The director of the board may issue a provisional license to an
individual who appears qualified-- subject to approval of board at
next meeting
Experienced gained during does not count to AIT requirements
Conditions for temporary permit - ,,,,answer,,,..Has applied to the
board to practice as an HFA
Current license as HFA in another state
,Meets educational requirements**
Has completed board approved training program**
Passed NAB
**May be substituted for experience in another state
When does a temporary license expire? - ,,,,answer,,,..Exam must be
taken within 90 days
Upon issuance of license
Upon receipt from board that temp holder has failed the required
examination for licensure
Quorum and voting - ,,,,answer,,,..Majority of the appointed
members
Majority vote of quorum is required for action of the board
Powers of the board - ,,,,answer,,,..Adopt rules
Develop techniques for determining whether an individual meets
the standards
Issue/suspend/revoke licenses
Enforce HFA standards
Conduct one or more courses of instruction and training to meet
requirements of this chapter/approve other courses in/out of state
Establish CEU requirements
License reinstatement - ,,,,answer,,,..Less than 3 years: reinstated if
application is completed, current renewal fee paid, reinstatement
fee paid, provide board with sworn statement of CEU completion or
meet them
More than 3 years: Same as other, but may also be required to
complete remediation/training deemed by board given the lapse of
time involved
,Reciprocity requirements - ,,,,answer,,,..Met educational
requirements
Completed approved training program/equivalent
Passed NAB with 113
Passed state exam
HFA practices - ,,,,answer,,,..planning
organizing
developing
directing
controlling
What does preceptor mean - ,,,,answer,,,..HFA approved by board
A training center approved by board to oversee and manage the AIT
program
A NAB accredited university approved by HFA board to oversee
and manage the student internship program
Educational qualifications for licensure - ,,,,answer,,,..Applicants for
licensure must have completed all requirements at time of
applications and any of the following:
Possess bachelor degree from an accredited university and AIT
program
Completed student internship as a part of bach/masters program
from university
Associates degree approved by board, specialized course of study in
LTC admin, and AIT program
Specialized course of study in LTC admin and AIT program
Applicants for licensure by endorsement - ,,,,answer,,,..Educational
and AIT requirements may be satisfied by two years of active work
experience as licensed HFA in another state-- evidence required
, Requirements for AIT waiver - ,,,,answer,,,..Completion of
residency-internship in HCAD completed as part of a degree
requirement
One year of work experience as licensed HFA
AIT equivalent in another state
One year of experience as CEO/COO in hospital
Masters degree in HCAD and 6 months of work experience as HFA
in another state
The board may waive up to 30% of required hours
Exam requirements - ,,,,answer,,,..must be completed (and all
requirements) at least 30 before exam
Allowed 2 additional attempts within 1 year
If they fail again, the applicant must appear before board and may
be required to submit:
Proof of completion of at least\ 200 contact hours of board approved
continuing education
New application for AIT entry
Proof of completion of required AIT program
RCA AIT comprehensive care requirements - ,,,,answer,,,..Minimum
of 80 hours in CCF to cover:
Medicare/Medicaid
CCF organization and coordination of services
Assessments and care plans
Time guidelines for AIT - ,,,,answer,,,..min/week: 20
max/day: 10
mini/entire program: 6 months
max/entire program: 12 months
total of 1040 hours for HFA
total of 860 hours for HFA
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS VERIFIED AND
UPDATED
Composition of Indiana state board of health facility administrators
- ,,,,answer,,,..Two HFAs of proprietary health facilities
Two HFAs of non proprietary health facilities
One member representing the public at large who has no association
with any health facilities
Annually elect a chairperson and vice chairperson from its
membership to adopt rules to govern its proceedings
Conditions for provisional license - ,,,,answer,,,..The board may issue
a provisional license for a single period (max. 6 months) for the
purpose of enabling a qualified individual to fill an HFA position
that has been unexpectedly vacated; the individual cannot have been
convicted of a crime that has direct bearing on the person's ability to
practice
Individual must have 2 years of administrative experience in a
licensed HF
The director of the board may issue a provisional license to an
individual who appears qualified-- subject to approval of board at
next meeting
Experienced gained during does not count to AIT requirements
Conditions for temporary permit - ,,,,answer,,,..Has applied to the
board to practice as an HFA
Current license as HFA in another state
,Meets educational requirements**
Has completed board approved training program**
Passed NAB
**May be substituted for experience in another state
When does a temporary license expire? - ,,,,answer,,,..Exam must be
taken within 90 days
Upon issuance of license
Upon receipt from board that temp holder has failed the required
examination for licensure
Quorum and voting - ,,,,answer,,,..Majority of the appointed
members
Majority vote of quorum is required for action of the board
Powers of the board - ,,,,answer,,,..Adopt rules
Develop techniques for determining whether an individual meets
the standards
Issue/suspend/revoke licenses
Enforce HFA standards
Conduct one or more courses of instruction and training to meet
requirements of this chapter/approve other courses in/out of state
Establish CEU requirements
License reinstatement - ,,,,answer,,,..Less than 3 years: reinstated if
application is completed, current renewal fee paid, reinstatement
fee paid, provide board with sworn statement of CEU completion or
meet them
More than 3 years: Same as other, but may also be required to
complete remediation/training deemed by board given the lapse of
time involved
,Reciprocity requirements - ,,,,answer,,,..Met educational
requirements
Completed approved training program/equivalent
Passed NAB with 113
Passed state exam
HFA practices - ,,,,answer,,,..planning
organizing
developing
directing
controlling
What does preceptor mean - ,,,,answer,,,..HFA approved by board
A training center approved by board to oversee and manage the AIT
program
A NAB accredited university approved by HFA board to oversee
and manage the student internship program
Educational qualifications for licensure - ,,,,answer,,,..Applicants for
licensure must have completed all requirements at time of
applications and any of the following:
Possess bachelor degree from an accredited university and AIT
program
Completed student internship as a part of bach/masters program
from university
Associates degree approved by board, specialized course of study in
LTC admin, and AIT program
Specialized course of study in LTC admin and AIT program
Applicants for licensure by endorsement - ,,,,answer,,,..Educational
and AIT requirements may be satisfied by two years of active work
experience as licensed HFA in another state-- evidence required
, Requirements for AIT waiver - ,,,,answer,,,..Completion of
residency-internship in HCAD completed as part of a degree
requirement
One year of work experience as licensed HFA
AIT equivalent in another state
One year of experience as CEO/COO in hospital
Masters degree in HCAD and 6 months of work experience as HFA
in another state
The board may waive up to 30% of required hours
Exam requirements - ,,,,answer,,,..must be completed (and all
requirements) at least 30 before exam
Allowed 2 additional attempts within 1 year
If they fail again, the applicant must appear before board and may
be required to submit:
Proof of completion of at least\ 200 contact hours of board approved
continuing education
New application for AIT entry
Proof of completion of required AIT program
RCA AIT comprehensive care requirements - ,,,,answer,,,..Minimum
of 80 hours in CCF to cover:
Medicare/Medicaid
CCF organization and coordination of services
Assessments and care plans
Time guidelines for AIT - ,,,,answer,,,..min/week: 20
max/day: 10
mini/entire program: 6 months
max/entire program: 12 months
total of 1040 hours for HFA
total of 860 hours for HFA
