MPHA Certification is recommended for the new executive director or as a refresher for veterans, and those for whom an executive director's position is the next step on their career ladder. MPHA certification is recognized in the EOHLC Executive Directors Salary & Qualifications Schedule. The Certification consists of seven (7) required courses over five (5) full days (three (3) full-day courses and four (4) half-day courses). The courses can be completed in any order. Sessions will be scheduled continuously throughout the year at various locations across the state and by webinar.

REGISTRATION:

• Click on the course title above for the next scheduled dates/locations and to register. 
  
• First-time attendees (Members only) receive one (1) FREE class (this does not apply to Occupancy Cycle). Contact info@massnahro.org or call 617-367-0008 to be registered for your free class. 
• Each MPHA registrant must login with their own MassNAHRO Agency Employee account to receive credit for the course. If you need assistance logging in or creating an account, please email jcoughlin@massnahro.org for guidance.  

CLASS CREDIT:

• Attendees must be present for the entire class to receive credit for the course.
• Virtual courses require a camera turned on the entire class to receive credit for the course. 
• Each MPHA registrant must login with their own MassNAHRO Agency Employee account to receive credit for the course. If you need assistance creating an account, please email jcoughlin@massnahro.org for guidance.  

CERTFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

• Complete all seven (7) modules
• Complete 10 continuing education units every 5 years to maintain the certification 
  • CEU Program Specifications
    

Cancellation Policy: MassNAHRO must receive written notice of cancellation at least eight (8) days prior to the event. Refunds will not be given in cases where a registrant cancels less than eight (8) days in advance or fails to attend. When payment is not received prior to the event, registrant is responsible for the full registration fee if written notice of cancellation is not received by MassNAHRO at least eight (8) days prior to the event. Registration fees can not be applied to future training or events.

Request for Waiver of Registration Fees for Hardship: If you do not have sufficient funds in your budget to cover the cost of registration, click here for MassNAHRO's Hardship Waiver Policy.