Adult Services Specialist, Certificate

Program Details

Semester 1

• ASM 256 - Agency Experience Credits: 2
• ASM 274 - Law & Ethics in Healthcare Credits: 3
• ASM 278 - Management in Senior Care Credits: 3
• SOC 226 - Issues in Aging Credits: 2

Semester 2

• ASM 279 - HealthCare Human Resources Credits: 3
• ASM 280 - HealthCare Delivery Systems Credits: 2
• ASM 282 - Aging Services Credits: 2
• Select one course from Option 1 Credits: 3-4

Semester 3

• ASM 283 - Aging Policies & Gov Programs Credits: 2
• ASM 239 - Info Systems in Healthcare Credits: 2
• SOC 225 - Social Gerontology/Appl Credits: 4

Total Credits Required to Complete this Certificate - 28*

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

These credits are applicable to the AAS degree in Aging Services Management AAS degree in Aging Services Management  .

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. Practical/Agency Experience cannot be done without this information.

Approximate total for program: $5,434-6,634**

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

What Kind of Work Will You Do?

• Plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate the operation of adult services.
• Recruit and hire professional and nonprofessional persons for the staff of adult programs.
• Direct, supervise and evaluate the work of the staff.
• Participate in developing and leading continuing training and in-service education.
• Participate in preparation of annual budget, annual financial report and other reports
• Act as a public relations representative.

What Skills and Abilities Will You Need?

• Initiate and maintain a leadership role.
  
•  Direct, manage and evaluate personnel.
•  Establish and maintain positive working relationships with clients, staff and community agencies.
• Work with numbers to prepare financial reports and budgets.
• 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 offered in a nontraditional format.
• Attendance at all face-to-face meetings is required.
• Offers excellent opportunities for returning students.
• Average starting salary $35,000-$45,000+. (Sources: www.bls.gov and www.onetonline.org)
  

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