Virginia AIT requirements.

Eligibility, timing and approval

Under 18VAC95-20-310, a qualifying healthcare-related bachelor’s or master’s degree meeting 18VAC95-20-221, without an internship, requires 320 hours. A master’s in another field requires 1,000 hours; a bachelor’s in another field requires 1,500. The 60-semester-hour route requires 2,000.

Certain prior healthcare management experience may qualify for up to 1,000 hours of credit against the standard 2,000-hour requirement. Credit is subject to board approval and the specific experience criteria in the regulation.

The program must be completed within 24 months unless the board grants an extension. No more than 40 training hours per week receive credit. Training includes weekday, evening, night and weekend shifts.

Obtain board approval and AIT registration before counting hours. The preceptor submits the training plan for approval, maintains monthly progress reports and submits the accumulated reports and completion documentation within 30 days after completion.

Official source: Virginia Board of Long-Term Care Administrators

Source checked 2026-09-17. Confirm your individual requirements with the board before starting.

Reviewed guidance and open questions

The standard 2,000-hour program must be completed within 24 months, subject to approved extension. Education routes reduce hours to 1,500, 1,000 or 320; specified prior management experience may receive board-approved credit. Maintain monthly reports and submit accumulated reports and completion documentation within 30 days after completion. Obtain approval before counting training hours.

Official source: 18VAC95-20-310 and 400

Checked 2026-09-18. This is a partial review; confirm the requirements for your individual route.