Population Health - Long Term Care Administration Emphasis, BS

Program Overview

The Population Health - Long Term Care Administration Emphasis, BS program at Utah Tech University prepares students for careers in the health industry or graduate school. The program consists of 120 credits, including general education, core, and emphasis courses. Graduates may pursue careers as administrators, managers, or directors in hospitals, nursing homes, and other healthcare settings. The program prepares students to take the National Long-Term Care Certification Exam.

Program Outline

Outline:

• Program Content: The Population Health - Long Term Care Administration Emphasis, BS program at Utah Tech University prepares students for careers in the health industry or graduate school through an active learning environment that supports inter-professional education, innovative thinking, community engagement, and evidence-based practices.
• Program Structure: The program consists of 120 credits, including Utah Tech General Education requirements, Population Health Core requirements, Long Term Care Administration Emphasis requirements, and Long Term Care Administration Emphasis Elective requirements.
• Course Schedule: The program can be completed in four years, with students taking a combination of general education, core, and emphasis courses each semester.

Careers:

• Potential Career Paths: Graduates of the program may pursue careers in a variety of settings, including hospitals, nursing homes, home health agencies, and government agencies.
• Opportunities: Graduates may work as administrators, managers, or directors in these settings.
• Outcomes: Graduates of the program are prepared to take the National Long-Term Care Certification Exam.

Other:

• Professional Licensure/Certification (PLC) Requirements: The curriculum for programs at Utah Tech University leading to professional licensure are designed to prepare students for Utah licensure and certification requirements.
Admission into programs for professions requiring licensure and certification does not guarantee that students will obtain a license or certificate. Licensure and certification requirements are set by agencies that are not controlled by or affiliated with the University, and licensure and certification requirements can change at any time.