Aging Services Management, Long-Term Care, AAS

Program Details

Semester 1

• ASM 278 - Management in Senior Care Credits: 3
• SDV 108 - The College Experience Credits: 1
• Select from Option 1 Courses Credits: 5
• Any AAS degree core Communications course    Credits: 3
• Any AAS degree core Math/Science course   Credits: 3

Semester 2

• ASM 279 - HealthCare Human Resources Credits: 3
• ASM 282 - Aging Services Credits: 2
• Select from Option 1 Courses Credits: 3
• Any AAS degree Core Social and Behavioral Science/Humanities Course(s)   Credits: 6

Semester 3

• ASM 283 - Aging Policies & Gov Programs Credits: 2
• SOC 225 - Social Gerontology/Appl Credits: 4
• Select from Option 1 Courses Credits: 2

Semester 4

• ASM 240 - Practicum I: Social Services Credits: 1
• ASM 241 - Practicum II: Dietary Credits: 1
• ASM 242 - Practicum III: Legal Aspects and Government Organizations Credits: 1
• ASM 243 - Practicum IV: Nursing Credits: 1
• ASM 244 - Practicum V: Environmental Services Credits: 1
• ASM 280 - HealthCare Delivery Systems Credits: 2
• SOC 226 - Issues in Aging Credits: 2
• Any AAS degree Distributed core course(s)   Credits: 6

Semester 5

• ASM 245 - Practicum VI: Activities/Community Resources Credits: 1
• ASM 246 - Practicum VII: Business Administration Credits: 1
• ASM 247 - Practicum VIII: Administrative Organization Credits: 1
• ASM 248 - Practicum IX: Human Resource Management Credits: 1
• Any AAS degree Distributed core course(s)   Credits: 8

Total Credits Required to Complete this AAS Degree, Long-Term Care Administration Concentration - 64*

*Total credits are calculated using the least amount fo credits needed to satisfy the options required.

Fixed Costs

Tuition……………………………………………………………………………………..$178.00 per credit

The costs for each program are estimates and subject to change.

Varied Costs

The costs for the program are estimates and subject to change. All students are required to pay for and obtain their own DCI and abuse registry check (one for each last name change and maiden), physical, and TB test. Agency Experience cannot be done without this information.

Approximate total for program $14,192-17,392**

**Program entry requirements are not included in the total approximate cost.

What Kind of Work Will You Do?

• Plan, organize, direct and control the operation of a healthcare facility.
• Recruit and hire professional and nonprofessional persons for the facility staff.
• Direct, supervise and evaluate work of staff.
• Participate in developing and leading continuing training and in-service education.
• Supervise operation of various departments such as business, nursing, dietary, laundry maintenance and housekeeping.
• Participate in preparation of annual budget, annual financial report, and reports for publications.
• Act as a public relations representative

What Skills and Abilities Will You Need?

• Ability to initiate and maintain a leadership role.
• Ability to direct, manage and evaluate personnel.
• Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with residents, staff and community agencies.
• Ability to work with numbers to prepare financial reports and budgets.
• Ability to work with and like people who are older and/or chronically ill or disabled.
• Awareness of the need for continual personal and professional growth.
• Effective oral and written communications

What Else Should I Consider about this Program or Career Choice?

• The program courses (ASM) are a combination of seminars and group meetings.
• Attendance at all course seminars is required.
• Offers excellent opportunities for returning students.
• Average starting salary $60,000-$75,000+ (Sources: www.bls.gov and www.onetonline.org)
  
  

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