2019-2020 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Long Term Care Administration
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Online (Lincoln Campus)
Types of Jobs Available
- Nursing home administrator
- Assisted living administrator
- Leadership role in long term care
Program Overview
The need for long-term care services is expected to increase dramatically as the U.S. population ages. This program is designed to prepare students for administrative roles in either nursing facility or assisted living settings. Core courses are combined with business and general education courses to prepare students for employment, licensure/approval or transfer to a four-year college or university.
This Associate of Applied Science degree meets the education requirements for licensure as a Nursing Home Administrator and exceeds the education requirements for approval as an Assisted Living Administrator in the State of Nebraska. Additional requirements must be met in order to obtain a Nursing Home Administrator license. This includes completion of a state approved “administrator-in-training” or “mentoring program” and passing a national licensing examination. These are usually completed after graduation and are not part of this program.
Education and training requirements vary from state to state and it is advisable to check the specific requirements for your state before beginning this or any program of study. In states that require additional formal education, individual courses from this degree program are often accepted as transfer credits.
This program is offered fully on-line and is one of the few programs of its kind in the United States that offers an Associate of Applied Science degree. General education and business courses may be taken on-line or in a traditional classroom setting. Developed with input from many successful long term care professionals, this degree provides a strong foundation for persons who seek career advancement in long term care administration.
For more information contact:
Theresa Parker, Program Director
402-437-2750, 800-642-4075 ext. 2750
tparker@southeast.edu
Fran Hartwell, LTCA Instructor
402-437-2566, 800-642-4075 ext. 2566
fran.hartwell@southeast.edu
or the College Admissions Office
Lincoln 402-437-2600, 800-642-4075 ext. 2600
Special Program Requirement
- A grade of “C” or higher is required for all LTCA classes to graduate from this program.
- A criminal background check (CBC) will be required of each student before enrolling in LTCA2060. Based on the outcome of the background check, a student may be prevented from enrolling in LTCA 2060 . A non-refundable fee of $45 will be assessed for this CBC.
- In addition to the CBC, information from the Adult and Child Abuse and Neglect Register/Registry and the National Sex Offender Public Registry will be obtained before enrolling in LTCA 2060 . Clearance through these checks is required in order to begin this practicum course. (Because of the clearance time needed, students should inform the Program Director of their intent to enroll in LTCA 2060 at least three months prior to the start date of the practicum.)
- Health screenings, including a TB test and influenza vaccination, may be required by individual practicum sites. Any cost associated with this will be the student’s expense.
Awards
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