What the Course Entails and Exam Details

The curriculum tested by this exam focuses entirely on the Colorado-specific regulatory framework rather than general management principles.

Key areas covered include the Colorado Revised Statutes (C.R.S.) applicable to health facilities, General Licensure Standards (6 CCR 1011-1 Chapter 2), and Nursing Care Facilities standards (6 CCR 1011-1 Chapter 5).

Candidates will need to prove mastery in diverse topics, such as resident rights and protections under Colorado law, emergency preparedness and fire safety standards, sanitation and infection control requirements, and personnel management rules specific to Colorado nursing facilities.

What to Expect in the Final Exam

The final Colorado NHA State-Specific Exam is a proctored, computer-based assessment.

Candidates should expect to face 45 to 50 multiple-choice questions designed to test both knowledge and application of Colorado health regulations.

You will have a total time limit of 90 minutes to complete the exam.

While passing score requirements may vary slightly over time, candidates are typically required to achieve a scaled score that reflects proficiency, which is officially provided by the Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA).

Note-taking and external aids are strictly prohibited during the testing session.

How to Study and Exam Centers

Success on this exam requires a systematic study of the raw regulatory documents cited by the Colorado Board of Examiners.

We recommend creating a structured study guide that cross-references key concepts with their exact regulatory citations in the Colorado Code of Regulations.

Utilizing timed practice exams is highly effective for building familiarity with the question format and learning to manage your 90-minute time allocation.

The official exam is administered through authorized testing centers, typically managed by vendors such as Pearson VUE or directly through the Colorado Division of Professions and Occupations (DPO) portal for certain parts of the process.

You must schedule your exam session well in advance through the approved vendor’s website or the DPO’s online services system.

Job Opportunities from the Course

Passing the Colorado NHA State-Specific Exam is a critical final milestone that officially unlocks key leadership roles within the long-term care sector.

This certification allows you to legally practice as a Licensed Nursing Home Administrator (NHA) in Colorado.

Common job titles and career paths available to successful candidates include:

Nursing Home Administrator / Executive Director Administrator in Training (AIT) supervisor Long-Term Care Campus Manager Corporate Healthcare Operations Manager Healthcare Compliance Officer for Nursing Facilities