AIT Program

I am graduating with my Masters in Health Administration in April of 2009. I have interned with 2 nursing home facilities and would like to start my career in long term care when I graduate. I believe that AIT programs are a good way to start, however, I would need a paid position. Are there any AIT programs in the Chicago area or in West Michigan?

Ashley look into the Heartland HCR manorcare. sam122362@yahoo.com

sam122362 in Shelby Township, Michigan said: Ashley look into the Heartland HCR manorcare. sam122362@yahoo.com

I just put in for a position for the AIT program at HCR manorcare and they sent me a response saying that they appreciate my interest but they are going to continue their search. I have a bachelors in gerontology from Madonna U and I am in my grad program for Hospice. I have been in the gerontology field for over 17 years, so I am wondering what are the qualification that they are looking for.

Dionne Hunter in Detroit, Michigan said: I just put in for a position for the AIT program at HCR manorcare and they sent me a response saying that they appreciate my interest but they are going to continue their search. I have a bachelors in gerontology from Madonna U and I am in my grad program for Hospice. I have been in the gerontology field for over 17 years, so I am wondering what are the qualification that they are looking for.

Hi Dioone do you have your license at this point? They usually require you to have a license prior to selecting an AIT person. I will sit for the test in 2 weeks. I see many postings for AIT but none seem to hire unless a license is already acquired. chat with you soon thanks

No, I am taking it in the summer. The qualification were that you had to be eligible to take it within 6mths and they would train you. So since you said that I will wait until I take it and then look for some programs. Thanks

hello everyone I currently work for HCR-Manorcare as a social worker. and they normally tend to promote from with in. Only the bigger buildings have assitant adminisrators 150+. but sam is correct you do need to currently have your licsence.

I worked for many years in the insurance industry and would like to switch to Nursing home Administration. Where do I go to get started? Help! Thank you.

deb

I just graduated from college with a degree in sociology and a minor in Health Services management I wanted to know if anyone knew of any AIT programs in Illinois, or what would be the next step that would get me on the career path to becoming a nursing home administrator.

Ashley in Grand Rapids, Michigan said: I am graduating with my Masters in Health Administration in April of 2009. I have interned with 2 nursing home facilities and would like to start my career in long term care when I graduate. I believe that AIT programs are a good way to start, however, I would need a paid position. Are there any AIT programs in the Chicago area or in West Michigan?

With a Masters degreee look into working at a hospital and work your way into the executive ranks. Better pay, benefits, and increase job security. You can even work for the State you live in. Search what other jobs you can do with your Masters in Senior Services. Many jobs are out there.

Hi Asley, I live in the metro Detroit area and I could not find an AIT program. What I did was called a nursing home Administrator and ask her if she could train me under her. Unfortunately I am not getting paid, it is like an internship. However, you may want to call the different nursing homes in that area and they may be able to assist you with finding a paid program. Hope that helps

Hi Asley, I live in Miami, Florida and is also contacting local Administrators to do my AIT program, but without successs. I have a MSM / Healthcare services and over twenty years of nursing administration. At this point I am willing to be trained without pay.

Charmaine Bowes-Finegan in Miami, Florida said: Hi Asley, I live in Miami, Florida and is also contacting local Administrators to do my AIT program, but without successs. I have a MSM / Healthcare services and over twenty years of nursing administration. At this point I am willing to be trained without pay.

Hello Charmaine,
I live in North Miami and I have been looking for and AIT program. I graduated in Feb 2008 with my masters in Healthcare Administration and have been working as assistant administrator in and Assisted Living Facility since Mar 2007. Recently I started to contact nursing homes but without success of finding an AIT program paid or unpaid anywhere in Florida. I would even consider moving. One would think in Florida with all it's nursing homes it would be easy to find such a program. Good luck in your search. I hope we do find a program soon.
Mohan Ramnarine

Hi Mohan, I have gotten an Assistant Administrator's position, it is my understanding that after a year with this experience I will be able to sit for the boards.Discuss this with your former administrator, good luck and keep me informed.
Charmaine

Charmaine,
Thank you for the response. I am happy to hear that you have found a position as Assistant Administrator. Are you in Florida or New Jersey. Initially I thought the email read that you are in Miami. However today I see Cherry Hill NJ. I am asking because you said that after one year as AA you could write the boards. As far as I know in Florida one need to have the AIT program, a 2 year training program.
If you are in Florida maybe the rules have changed and I am not aware of it.
again many thanks for the response and advice.
randy

Hi Randy,
I am in Florida, it is my understanding that after (1 year AA )experience on the job this would make me eligible to take the exams.
Charmaine

I am recently graduated with a BA in Business Adminstration concentrated in health services management . I am looking for a nursing home to give the AIT training with or without pay . I can 't find one. I will continue knoked hopefully, I will find one will take me.

Robenson,
I want to wish you the best of luck. As you have realized these positions are difficult to come by paid or unpaid. We just have to keep on searching.
mohan

I am a Graduate from the University of pheonix with a bachelor of science degree in Healthcare Administration, would like the opertunity to use my applied knowledge with your company.

Mohan in Miami, Florida said: Hello Charmaine,
I live in North Miami and I have been looking for and AIT program. I graduated in Feb 2008 with my masters in Healthcare Administration and have been working as assistant administrator in and Assisted Living Facility since Mar 2007. Recently I started to contact nursing homes but without success of finding an AIT program paid or unpaid anywhere in Florida. I would even consider moving. One would think in Florida with all it's nursing homes it would be easy to find such a program. Good luck in your search. I hope we do find a program soon.
Mohan Ramnarine

Hi, My name is Alycia. I found one facility that has an internship. You can try and see if this helps.
MIAMI VETERANS HEALTHCARE SYSTEM
1201 N.W.16th St. Miami FL 33125 Hospital System
Stephen M. Lucas stephen.lucas@va.gov

Alycia,

Thank you sharing that information. I will definitley contact Mr. Lucas. The address you mentioned is about 20 mins from my home. I will keep you informed of any progress.

Mohan

I am trying to figure out how one becomes a Nursing Home Administrator. What is the process? Do you need a degree in certain field(s)? plus training ? From the boards it appears that you need to do an AIT -which I assume is admin in training - then take some grueling exams and then are ready for a position? Thanks in advance for spelling it out for me.

No comment for now

Hi,
For information on becoming a nursing home administrator in FL go on the internet and seek out the board of nursing home administrators or training for nursing home administrators, this should give you links to the requirements for a nursing home admin in FL. I must add that the Administrator in Training Program is required. I am sure you will read of many who are searching for one of these programs (including myself). It appears that these programs are very few and very competitive so be care in approaching this field as a career. Best of Luck.
Mohan

I am seeking an AIT program in the Portland-Metro (OREGON) area. I have a bachelors in business and I am working on my Masters in Healthcare Administration. Does anyone know of any opportunities in the portland-Salem area?

For the people interested to obtain their license in FLA, on this website, you will find all the state requirements for the AIT program and the NHA license as well as a list of preceptors. Good luck!!!

Joyce Molina in Fort Lauderdale, Florida said: For the people interested to obtain their license in FLA, on this website, you will find all the state requirements for the AIT program and the NHA license as well as a list of preceptors. Good luck!!!

www.doh.state.fl.us/mqa/nurshome/nha_applications.html

Joyce,
Thank you for sharing this web site with us. I live in North Miami and will definitely be checking out the Broward facilities, in addition to others in Florida. Many thanks.
Mohan

I am looking for a AIT Program in the Tenneesse area but is having a hard time finding a preceptor. I am currently pursing my PhD in Health Care Administration with an online university so this will not have an affect on my work hours. I am grateful for any information that is forwarded to me.

Thanks.

Charmaine Bowes-Finegan in Miami, Florida said: Hi Asley, I live in Miami, Florida and is also contacting local Administrators to do my AIT program, but without successs. I have a MSM / Healthcare services and over twenty years of nursing administration. At this point I am willing to be trained without pay.

Hi Ashley,

I'm in Ft Lauderdale.. email me anadege44@yahoo.com. So we can chat about it...

I have a bachelor in Health Information Management... I'm working as a project coordination which as nothing to do with my degree since I couldn't find any job in the medical records. Now, I'm lost I don't know what to do .. I have the option to go back to school get a master degree which at the end I will owe the school big money, change career be a physical therapy assistant (earn an AS) or to try to get my license in NHA or RHIA.. HELP.. PLEASE ADVISE

I am graduating with my Masters in Health Administration from Regis University in July of 2010. I currently have a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from the University of Denver. I would like to have an internship or to get into an Administrator in Training (AIT) programa. I intend to write the Nursing Home Administrator's license after graduation.

Could I get some direction on who I should contact?

I have a BSBA in accounting but with the current job market and the unhappiness with my current job, I have decided to pursue a job that has both intrinsic and extrensic rewards; a nursing home administator. I worked as a cook/pm supervisor in a home for seven years and I enjoyed it so I think this would be a good fit for me. I just sent off my application to the state of Missouri to qualify to sit for the exams and I am looking for good study material for both the state and federal exams. And I would like to find an AIT position in the Kansas City metro. Any guildance would be greatly appreciated.

I'm a recent graduate with a Bachelor's Degree of Health Admin. I'm looking for an AIT program in New Orleans, Mobile, or anywhere in Florida. I know its a broad geographical range, but I'm planning on moving wherever I can find an opening. The catch is, I'm looking for a paid program. I've learned that some of the bigger companies pay you, then set you up with a job as a nursing home admin assistant. I'm having a hard time finding which companies these are. Anyone have any suggestions? Thanks!

For those of you in the NYC area, I just found this AIT program and thought that some of you might want to take a look at it. Good luck and click on the following link:

hotjobs.yahoo.com/job-JGXV82LKA1T;_ylc=X3oDMTEwdm5xZXYwBF9TAzM5NjUxMDMzNQRjYXQDSEVBBHBjb2RlAzUwNTg0?source=partner&scode=50584

Dear NHA seekers you need a minimum of a Bachelors degree and a university sponsored or State Board AIT program before you can sit for the National exam and the State exam(if required in the State you are seeking licensure). You need to check with the licensing Board in the State in which you want to get a license to make sure you fullfill all of the Board requirements (FL and CA are some of the most rigorous states for licensing).

There are very few paid AIT position in the LTC field.

I recently graduated from Strayer University with a Masters in Health Services Administration and i am looking for an AIT program in Maryland/Virginia.I do not mind if its paid or unpaid as long as i can sit for the license exams after the training. Does anyone konw about any such programs going on?.

Hello, my name is Rita. I am pursuing a certificate in Health Care Administration (I already have an MBA) and I am looking for an AIT program. Would anyone have any tips on suggested questions I might ask in the facility interview?

Thanks.

Rita,

You may want to contact the Good Samaritan Society, headquarted in Sioux Falls, South Dakota...I am doing my AIT with them, and they are a wonderful organization. Good luck

Does anyone have a copy of the latest Townsend text (I believe the title is "Principles of Healthcare Administration"), that they are looking to sell? Thanks

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I have Masters in Hospital Administration degree with 3 yrs of experience in same and Bachelors degree in Physiotherapy ( Physical Therapy ) from India.I have recently shifted to NJ on H4 visa. Pls guide me as to how to start looking for job and for what posts also are these AIT programs of help ? Are there any similar programs??

Pls Help.