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2026 CORE of Knowledge

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Enrollment is now open for the winter 2026 session of the CORE of Knowledge, a program designed specifically for the Administrators-in-Training that meets the academic requirement set by BELTSS for qualifying to take the state licensure board examination to become a Licensed Nursing Home Administrator (LNHA).

Classes will be held for 3 weeks, Monday-Thursday, January 12-30 at the OCLC Conference Center. This is one of only two opportunities to complete this academic requirement in 2026. 

The content of the course is designed to provide information and promote understanding that will lead to more effective performance in the administration of long-term care.

Enrollment is open to anyone interested in becoming a nursing home administrator as well as those wanting professional training in nursing home administration. The deadline to register is December 5, 2025. 

For more information on the 2026 Winter Core of Knowledge course, please contact Corey Markham at cmarkham@leadingageohio.org.

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The Role of State Agencies - Susan Wallace
01/26/2026 at 9:00 AM (EST)  |  60 minutes
01/26/2026 at 9:00 AM (EST)  |  60 minutes
Panel Presentation - State Agencies
01/26/2026 at 11:15 AM (EST)  |  60 minutes
01/26/2026 at 11:15 AM (EST)  |  60 minutes
Navigating Insurance for SNF - Jake Pease
01/26/2026 at 1:15 PM (EST)  |  3 minutes
01/26/2026 at 1:15 PM (EST)  |  3 minutes
Financial Management - Denise Leonard
01/26/2026 at 3:00 PM (EST)  |  120 minutes
01/26/2026 at 3:00 PM (EST)  |  120 minutes
Leadership and Management - Stacy Terrell
01/27/2026 at 9:00 AM (EST)  |  195 minutes
01/27/2026 at 9:00 AM (EST)  |  195 minutes
Legal Issues - Jacqueline Anderson & Michele Conroy
01/27/2026 at 1:15 PM (EST)  |  195 minutes
01/27/2026 at 1:15 PM (EST)  |  195 minutes
Live In-Person Event
01/12/2026 at 9:00 AM (EST)   |  18 days, 8 hours
01/12/2026 at 9:00 AM (EST)   |  18 days, 8 hours Enrollment is now open for the winter 2026 session of the CORE of Knowledge, a program designed specifically for the Administrators-in-Training that meets the academic requirement set by BELTSS for qualifying to take the state licensure board examination to become a Licensed Nursing Home Administrator (LNHA). Classes will be held for 3 weeks, Monday-Thursday, January 12-30 at the OCLC Conference Center. This is one of only two opportunities to complete this academic requirement in 2026. The content of the course is designed to provide information and promote understanding that will lead to more effective performance in the administration of long-term care. Enrollment is open to anyone interested in becoming a nursing home administrator as well as those wanting professional training in nursing home administration. The deadline to register is December 5, 2025. For more information on the 2026 Winter Core of Knowledge course, please contact Corey Markham at cmarkham@leadingageohio.org.
General Information
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Code of Conduct
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LeadingAge Ohio NAB Study Guide
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Evaluation Links
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Core of Knowledge Certificate
No credits available  |  Certificate available
No credits available  |  Certificate available
Death & Dying Recording - Patrick Mead
Open to view video.
Open to view video.
Self Studies
Alive Inside
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Click Read More for links to the videos. Please complete by January 28, 2026.
Alive Inside Quiz
10 Questions  |  Unlimited attempts  |  0/10 points to pass
10 Questions  |  Unlimited attempts  |  0/10 points to pass Please complete by January 28, 2026.
Creating a Culture of Belonging
Open to view video.
Open to view video. Watch this video and complete the assignment by January 28, 2026.
Creating a Culture of Belonging Assignment
1 Question  |  Unlimited attempts  |  0/1 points to pass
1 Question  |  Unlimited attempts  |  0/1 points to pass Please complete by January 28, 2026.
F-Tags
Open to download resource.
Open to download resource. Review this document prior to taking the quiz. Please complete by January 28, 2026.
F Tag Quiz
16 Questions  |  Unlimited attempts  |  0/16 points to pass
16 Questions  |  Unlimited attempts  |  0/16 points to pass Please complete by January 28, 2026.
Nursing Home Residents Bill of Rights
Open to download resource.
Open to download resource. Please review and complete quiz by January 28, 2026.
Residents' Rights 3721.10 – 3721.17 Residents' Rights Quiz
20 Questions  |  Unlimited attempts  |  0/20 points to pass
20 Questions  |  Unlimited attempts  |  0/20 points to pass Please complete by January 28, 2026.
Ohio Advance Directives Video
Recorded 12/22/2025  |  60 minutes
Recorded 12/22/2025  |  60 minutes Please review and complete assignment by January 28, 2026.
Ohio Advance Directives Assignment
1 Question  |  1 attempt  |  0/1 points to pass
1 Question  |  1 attempt  |  0/1 points to pass Please complete by January 28, 2026.
Scope & Severity
Open to download resource.
Open to download resource. Please review and complete quiz by January 28, 2026
Scope of Severity Quiz
12 Questions  |  Unlimited attempts  |  0/12 points to pass
12 Questions  |  Unlimited attempts  |  0/12 points to pass Please complete by January 28, 2026.
Understanding and Managing Pharmacy Costs in Post-Acute Environment
Open to view video.
Open to view video. Please watch and complete assignment by January 28, 2026.
Understanding and Managing Pharmacy Costs in Post-Acute Environment Assignment
1 Question  |  Unlimited attempts  |  0/1 points to pass
1 Question  |  Unlimited attempts  |  0/1 points to pass Please complete by January 28, 2026.
Ohio Nursing Home Rules and Law
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Read More Strongly recommend that students read prior to day 4 of Core. Quiz must be completed by January 28, 2026
Law and Rule Quiz
50 Questions  |  Unlimited attempts  |  0/50 points to pass
50 Questions  |  Unlimited attempts  |  0/50 points to pass Must be completed by January 28, 2026.

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