2027 | Licensing Study Guide | Verified Questions & Answers
Prepare for the Oklahoma (OK) Home Health Administrators Licensing Exam with this
comprehensive practice test featuring verified questions, answers, and detailed explanations.
This study guide covers key exam topics including home health agency operations, patient care
management, healthcare regulations, Medicare and Medicaid compliance, quality improvement,
risk management, ethics, leadership, and personnel administration. Designed to reinforce
essential concepts and improve exam readiness, the material reflects the subject areas commonly
tested on the Home Health Administrator licensing examination. Ideal for healthcare
administrators, agency managers, and professionals seeking a reliable resource to prepare for and
successfully pass the Oklahoma Home Health Administrators exam.
Question 1
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) Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)
D) Oklahoma Department of Human Services
*Rationale: Under Title 63 O.S. § 1-1962a(B), the Oklahoma State Department of Health
(OSDH) develops and applies techniques, including examinations, for determining
whether an individual meets certification standards and issues certificates. The OSDH
Home Care Administrator Registry implements these rules under OAC 310:664.*
Question 2
Which Oklahoma statute grants the State Board of Health authority to determine
qualifications and fitness of home care agency administrators?
A) Oklahoma Nursing Practice Act
B) Oklahoma Home Care Act
C) Title 63 O.S. § 1-1962a
D) Oklahoma Administrative Code 310:662
,*Rationale: Title 63 O.S. § 1-1962a specifically authorizes the State Board of Health to
determine the qualifications, skill, and fitness of any person employed to serve as an
administrator of a home care agency. The Board is also responsible for developing
standards for certification.*
Question 3
According to Title 63 O.S. § 1-1962a(A)(2), the standards for home health agency
administrator certification must ensure that administrators are:
A) Of good character only
B) Suitable for the role only
C) Qualified by training or experience only
D) All of the above (good character, suitability, and qualified by training or
experience)
Rationale: The statute explicitly requires that standards “ensure that home health agency
administrators will be individuals who are of good character and are suitable, and who, by
training or experience, are qualified to serve as home health agency administrators.” All
three elements are required.
Question 4
The OSDH Home Care Administrator Registry implements rules found in which chapter
of the Oklahoma Administrative Code?
A) OAC 310:662 (Home Care Agencies)
B) OAC 310:664 (Home Care Administrator Certification)
C) OAC 317:30-5 (Medicaid)
D) OAC 435:10 (Nursing Board)
Rationale: OAC 310:664 specifically governs Home Care Administrator Certification. This
chapter establishes minimum criteria for issuance, maintenance, and renewal of home
care administrator certificates, as well as educational preparation, examination eligibility,
and continuing education requirements.
,Question 5
Which of the following powers does the OSDH NOT have under Title 63 O.S. § 1-1962a?
A) Develop examination techniques for certification
B) Certify individuals who meet standards
C) Revoke or suspend certification
D) Set Medicare reimbursement rates for home care agencies
Rationale: Setting Medicare reimbursement rates is a federal CMS function, not state
OSDH authority. OSDH powers under the statute include developing examination
techniques, certifying individuals, and revoking or suspending certification when
individuals fail to comply with standards.
Question 6
According to Title 63 O.S. § 1-1962a(B)(4), the Department must receive, investigate, and
take appropriate action with respect to any:
A) Request for certification renewal
B) Charge or complaint filed against a certified administrator
C) Audit of agency finances
D) Change of ownership application
Rationale: The statute requires the Department to receive, investigate, and take
appropriate action with respect to any charge or complaint filed against a certified
administrator alleging failure to comply with certification standards. This ensures
accountability and consumer protection.
SECTION 2: LICENSING, CERTIFICATION & REGISTRY
REQUIREMENTS (Q7–Q15)
Question 7
, An individual who functions as a home care administrator must hold a home care
administrator certificate and:
A) Post the certificate or a duplicate at the parent agency office and at each branch
B) Keep the certificate in a locked safe
C) Mail a copy to all patients annually
D) Submit the original certificate to OSDH for safekeeping
*Rationale: Under OAC 310:664-1-3(b), a home care administrator must post the
certificate or a Department-certified duplicate at the parent home care agency or
subunit office and a copy at each branch. The certificate must be displayed in a place
noticeable to the public.*
Question 8
An Oklahoma home health agency license must be renewed:
A) Every 6 months
B) Annually
C) Every 2 years
D) Every 3 years
Rationale: Licenses for home health agencies in Oklahoma expire one year from the date
of issue and must be renewed annually with the OSDH. The annual license fee is $500 as
per OAC 310:675.
Question 9
What is the annual certification fee for a home care agency administrator in Oklahoma?
A) $100
B) **$200 (maximum)**
C) $500
D) $750