Long-Term Care Administrator-Practicum

Required Courses

Total Credits Required to Complete this Certificate - 16

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

Fixed Costs

Tuition……………………………………………………………………………………..$143.00 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. Books and supplies are $150-$200 per course. 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. Practicum/Agency Experience cannot be done without this information.

Approximate total for certificate: $3,488-$3,888

* 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 a healthcare facility.
• Recruit and hire professional and nonprofessional persons for the facility staff.
• Direct, supervise and evaluate the work of the staff.
• Participate in developing and leading continuing training and in-service education.
• Supervise operation of departments such as business, nursing, dietary, laundry, maintenance, housekeeping.
• 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 residents, 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 Specialist Certificate?

• The program courses (ASM) are offered in a nontraditional format.
• Attendance at all face-to-face course meetings is required.
• Offers excellent opportunities for returning students.
• Average starting salary $60,000-$75,000+.

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