Long-Term Care Administration [Graduate Certificate]

Program Overview

The Graduate Certificate in Long-Term Care Administration equips healthcare professionals with the knowledge and skills to lead and manage long-term care organizations. The program focuses on core competencies in administration, finance, and advocacy for older adults and individuals with disabilities. Graduates are prepared for leadership roles in nursing homes, assisted living facilities, home health programs, and other long-term care settings.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

• Overview:
The Graduate Certificate in Long-Term Care Administration is designed for healthcare professionals seeking to advance their careers in long-term care organizations such as home health programs, assisted living facilities, skilled nursing homes, hospices, and other long-term care settings. The program focuses on core competencies essential for leadership and management positions in the growing long-term services and support field.
• Objectives:
Graduates of the program will be able to demonstrate:
• A comprehensive understanding of the principles and practices of long-term care administration.
• The ability to effectively manage and lead long-term care organizations.
• The skills necessary to develop, implement, and evaluate long-term care programs and services.
• The knowledge and skills to effectively advocate for the needs of older adults and individuals with disabilities.

Outline:

• Program Content:
The 14-15 credit hour curriculum includes core courses in biomedical aspects of aging, healthcare organizations, healthcare finance, and effective long-term care administration. Students also complete restricted elective courses in legal issues of older adults and assessing and preventing elder abuse.

Assessment:

• Assessment Methods:
Students are assessed through a variety of methods, including:
• Exams
• Quizzes
• Papers
• Projects
• Presentations
• Assessment Criteria:
Students' work is evaluated based on:
• Accuracy
• Completeness
• Critical thinking
• Communication skills
• Professionalism

Teaching:

• Teaching Methods:
The program utilizes a variety of teaching methods, including:
• Lectures
• Discussions
• Case studies
• Simulations
• Role-playing
• Faculty:
The program's faculty are experienced professionals in the field of long-term care administration.
• Unique Approaches:
The program emphasizes experiential learning through case studies, simulations, and role-playing exercises.

Careers:

• Career Paths:
Graduates of the program are qualified for a variety of positions in long-term care organizations, including:
• Nursing home administrator
• Assisted living administrator
• Home health administrator
• Hospice administrator
• Long-term care consultant
• Opportunities:
The program prepares graduates for leadership and management positions in the growing long-term care field.
• Outcomes:
Graduates of the program have a high success rate in obtaining employment in the field of long-term care administration.