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Online Undergraduate Certificate in Long-Term Care Administration

Colorado State University Global’s undergraduate certificate in long-term care administration is an 18-credit, industry-aligned program designed to prepare students for leadership roles in the growing long-term care field. Upon completion, students are eligible to take their state’s LTC administration licensure exam.

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Earn an Undergraduate Certificate in Long-Term Care Administration

Make a meaningful difference in the lives of the aging population with CSU Global’s undergraduate certificate in long-term care administration. As the demand for skilled administrators continues to rise, this program focuses on providing you with leadership and management skills to navigate the complexities of long-term care facilities.

Students in this program will:

Learn to manage and lead long-term care facilities, ensuring compliance with health, safety, and regulations.
Gain foundational knowledge in financial management, delivery of services, and ethical considerations in long-term care.
Develop skills to assess, implement interventions, and evaluate the quality of care in long-term care settings.
Explore the role of project management in planning and implementing long-term care programs.

Credits from this program apply toward a Bachelor of Science in healthcare administration & management.

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LTC300 - Long Term Care Administration

Course Description

In this course students will investigate the history of long term care (LTC) and the current need for these organizations. They will analyze the various types of facilities, levels of care and facility management processes.

Credit Hours: 3

LTC320 - Organization and Management of Long Term Care Facilities

Course Description

Students will gain an overview of the organizational structures common to long term care facilities. Students will examine the differences and similarities between nursing homes, assisted living, residential care, retirement homes and hospice care. The role of operations and daily management will be emphasized through course outcomes and activities. The student will also examine the theory and practice of service delivery within the healthcare organization.

Credit Hours: 3

LTC340 - Law, Regulation and Ethics in Long Term Care

Course Description

Students will identify state and local regulations affecting the long-term care industry. Compliance with health and safety laws and regulations will be reviewed. Students will investigate employment regulations and mandatory reporting. Regulations for security, use, and transmission of protected health information are discussed. Finally the importance of the survey process is examined.

Credit Hours: 3

LTC360 - Financial Management and Reimbursement in Long Term Care

Course Description

Students will discover the processes utilized in the financial management of a LTC facility. Special accounting requirements of Medicare, Medicaid and third-party payor sources will be examined. The processes of financial eligibility and reimbursement will be described, as well as the importance of accurate coding, billing, and communication.

Credit Hours: 3

LTC380 - Quality, Safety & Risk Management in Long Term Care

Course Description

Students will gain additional knowledge into the delivery of Long Term Care services. Quality of life and quality care practices will be introduced, as well as safety standards for LTC facilities set forth by regulatory agencies. Risk management processes and procedures are identified, and quality improvement functions will be compared.

Credit Hours: 3

HCM450 - Healthcare Information Systems

Course Description

In this course students will examine concepts of knowledge creation, data management and stewardship, use of metrics, and clinical and administrative applications in the provision of health care. The critical nature of aligning health information systems (HIS) with strategy is explored. Methods and processes related to selection and application in use of technology needed to make informed business decisions are discussed as are HIS governance, regulatory compliance, and risk management. Students will gain understanding of the opportunities and challenges of implementing robust and effective information management systems in a healthcare setting. Recommended Prior Course: HCM310

Credit Hours: 3

Affordable Tuition

As a not-for-profit public university, our goal at CSU Global is to make your online tuition cost as affordable as possible. We offer low-cost online degree tuition rates without taking anything away from the quality of the education you receive. We also lock in that low tuition rate with our tuition guarantee, and we provide additional discounted tuition rates for members of the armed forces and employees of our corporate affiliate partners.

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Why You Should Earn Your Online Undergraduate Certificate

In today’s evolving and unpredictable economy, stackable credentials are an important tool you can utilize immediately, while also building credits toward a full degree. With an undergraduate certificate from CSU Global, you prove proficiency in a specific subject with your stand-alone, transcribable, nationally recognized credentials. Get promoted, switch industries, or work toward a full degree. And with our Tuition Guarantee, your affordable tuition rate won’t increase over time. Now is the time to get the career respect you deserve by increasing your market competitiveness.

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