Minor in Long-Term Care Administration

 

The 15-credit minor in long-term care administration teaches you the skills and knowledge needed to oversee the daily operations of a nursing facility, adult day care, home care organization or assisted living facility. Coursework covers federal regulations for all nursing facilities in the United States and guidelines for successful management of all types of long-term care services.

The courses in this minor meet the educational requirements to pursue licensure as a nursing home administrator in the State of Michigan.

 

Career path

Long-Term Care Administrators are in high demand. The national organization Leading Age shares that "administrative careers range from nursing home administrator to the CEO of a community - with many leadership positions in between." 

The education needed ranges from a bachelor's degree, master's degree and a special license (required for nursing home administrators). Salary ranges from $100,000-$250,000 for experienced administrators. Similar careers are hospital administration and financial managers. There is an above-average growth for the job outlook for long-term care administrators.

Required courses

  • GRN 1000 Introduction to Aging Studies: 3 hours
  • HSV 3700 The Health System and Its Environment: 3 hours
  • HSV 4780 U.S. Health Policy 3 hours
  • HSV 4820 Post-Acute Care Administration: 3 hours

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Declare your minor

To declare your minor, email @email and include the following:

  • Name
  • WIN number
  • 色色啦 email address
  • Indicate that you select the long-term care administration minor