Online Courses 

NARA Writing Course:

Every piece of writing in this field, from a simple email to an extensive report, has great impact and can end up discoverable in a court of law. Created specifically to help improve your professional writing in the Human Care Regulatory field, this online course will:

• Critique an individual’s writing skills;
• Educate on writing as a process;
• Provide the nuts and bolts of style and grammar; and
• Offers interactive exercises to improve writing for human care licensing documentation.

More details are available here

Members $45       Non-Members $60       Sign up today!

The following courses can also be taken individually using the links below:

Each course can be purchased for $125 for members and $250 for non-members.

• Introduction to Regulatory Enforcement

• Introduction to the Licensing Process, Investigation, and Evidence

• Balanced Use of Authority, Complaint Investigation, and Suppressing Illegal Operations

• History, Concepts, Ethics, and Rule-Making in Human Care Regulation

Credentialing

NARA National Regulatory Professional Credential (NRPC)

The only national certification for human care licensors

The National Association for Regulatory Administration (NARA) National Regulatory Professional Credential (NRPC) is designed to recognize the competencies required of a professional in the human care licensing field.

You will receive your login credentials 7-10 business days after your payment has posted.

NARA National Regulatory Professional Credential (NRPC) Requirements:

• Introduction to Regulatory Enforcement;
• Introduction to the Licensing Process, Investigation, and Evidence;
• Balanced Use of Authority, Complaint Investigation, and Suppressing Illegal Operations; and 
• History, Concepts, Ethics, and Rule-Making in Human Care Regulation.

Register here for any or all of the four courses.

Credential costs include:

• Each course is billed at $125/course for members; and $250/course for non-members
• The initial exam fee is billed at $125 for members; and $250 for non-members
• Total Credential costs are:
• $625 for members
• $1,250 for non-members

• Petitions to re-test must be submitted in writing explaining the extenuating circumstances why an additional attempt should be granted, to the Executive Director of NARA, who will make the final decision. 
• A fee of $75 will be assessed for subsequent attempts. 

3. Submit a letter of recommendation from a supervisor confirming the candidate is in good standing and demonstrates key performance skills for his or her regulatory responsibilities.

• $125 for NARA members
• $250 for non NARA members, which includes a one-year individual membership 

Optional Distinction: 
Experienced Human Care Licensing Distinction: To receive this designation on the credential, the candidate must submit proof of at least two years of human care licensing experience. Applicable experience includes direct human care licensing, direct supervision of human care licensing staff or legal staff responsible for regulations.

Awarding the Credential

• NARA will review all submitted items and notify the candidate of missing materials within 60 days of submission.
• The candidate has 30 days from notification to submit any missing items.
• Credential will be awarded to all candidates who meet all of the requirements.
• Credential is valid for five years from the issuance date. 

National Regulatory Professional Credential (NRPC) - Renewal Requirements

The Candidate must submit the following to NARA within 60 days from their expiration of the NRPC.
(Please review section B.2 of the NARA NRPC Policy for full details).

• Documentation must include: name of the education event, clock hours involved, name of trainer and agency, description of the content, and the date education event was completed.
• Education can be obtained through NARA, classes or conferences related to human care licensing job functions, and/or education provided by the employing agency. It must relate to human care licensing and/or other professional skills.

• $250 for NARA members
• $350 non NARA members, fee includes one-year membership

Optional Distinction:
Experienced Human Care Licensing Distinction: To receive this designation on the credential, the candidate must submit proof of at least two years of human care licensing experience. Applicable experience includes direct human care licensing, direct supervision of human care licensing staff or legal staff responsible for regulations.

Awarding the Re-Credential

If a candidate has allowed the credential to expire, he or she may renew the credential within 90 calendar days of the expiration date by meeting all of the renewal requirements and paying a $100 non-refundable re-activation fee, in addition to the renewal fee outlined in the renewal requirements.  Failure to renew the credential within the 90-day grace period will result in the candidate being required to earn the initial credential. 

Refund and Credit Policy

Please review our Refund and Credit policy carefully so you understand what you are entitled to when registering for a course or credential program.