INDIANA STATE HFA TEST EXAM SCRIPT
2026 COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS
◉ 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
2026 COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS
◉ 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
