Aging Services Management, Adult Services, AAS

Program Details

Semester 1

• ASM 278 - Management in Senior Care Credits: 3
• SDV 108 - The College Experience Credits: 1
• Select 2-3 Credit Hours from Option 1 Credits: 2-3
• Select 3-4 Credit Hours from Option 2 Credits: 3-4
• Select 3 credits Any AAS degree core Communications course   Credits: 3
• Any AAS degree core Math or 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 Behavior 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 274 - Law & Ethics in Healthcare Credits: 3
• ASM 280 - HealthCare Delivery Systems Credits: 2
• SOC 226 - Issues in Aging Credits: 2
• Any AAS degree Distributed core course(s)   Credits: 7

Semester 5

• ASM 256 - Agency Experience Credits: 2
• ASM 239 - Info Systems in Healthcare Credits: 2
• ASM 238 - Financial Management in AS Credits: 3
• Any AAS degree Distributed core course(s)   Credits: 6

Total Credits Required to Complete this AAS Degree, Adult Services Track - 64*

*Total credits are calculated using the least number of credits needed to satisfy the option requirements.

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: $12,067-$15,242**

**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)
  
  
  
  

Program Competencies

1. Identify the history and characteristics of the continuum of care.
2. Describe the management process, functions, the roles, and responsibilities of an administrator in the continuum of care setting.
3. Analyze supervisory techniques in order to maintain and improve programs and resident/client care.
4. Specify the major elements of a human resource management program.
5. Assess the results of human resource management and communication and their effect on the working environment.
6. Appraise resources available in the continuum of care environment using from an informal information networks
7. Examine physical, cognitive and psychosocial characteristics of elderly, mentally handicapped and/or developmentally disabled clients/residents.
8. Evaluate/appraise the client/resident needs through internal and existing community resources to meet those needs.
9. Relate theory and research to policy concerns of gerontology, disability and rehabilitation.
10. Demonstrate methods of program adoption for special disabled and/or geriatric populations’
11. Analyze the effect of governmental rules and regulations on long-term care, assisted living, adult day care, HCBS, and residential care.
12. Analyze financial practices in the continuum of care including cost and labor hour controls, third party payment, evaluation of profit/loss and fiscal reports.
13. Assess case law, court structure procedures and torts, litigation, labor law, liability, licensure, certification, resident rights, reimbursement and living wills as the relate to the continuum of care.
14. Identify situations that have potential legal implications in the continuum of care.
15. Analyze the dynamics of individual legal rights and legal obligations in the continuum of care.
16. Recognize differences in the day-to-day operation of facilities in the continuum of care.
17. Identify the key role the administrator plays in the implantation of person directed care.
18. Integrate “real world” experiences through interaction and communication with professionals, staff, and fellow students.
19. Appraise future trends and identify potential program development
20. Evaluate the role of the continuum of care services and health care delivery systems                                                                                            

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