Executive Health Care Administration
General
Program Title
Executive Health Care Administration
Degree Designation
CERT
Award Type
Certificates
Program Level
Undergraduate
Instruction Mode
Online Plus - Hybrid
Program Description
Students who pursue the Health Care Administration Certificate are preparing for work in an in-demand employment fields due to the growing U.S. population. Students will acquire the mix of business and administrative tools and knowledge of gerontology and the aging process necessary to manage and coordinate work in settings such as clinics, homecare or hospice. The certificate prepares students to take the government-sponsored license examination for assisted living administration, or the license examination for nursing home administration.
Department/Unit(s)
College/School
College of Health and Wellness Professions
Status
Active
Admission Requirements
What previous degree and/or experience is required prior to admission to this program?
High School / GED
Other requirements applicants MUST complete prior to admission.
Students must be currently enrolled in a bachelor's program and/or have previously completed a bachelor's degree.
Required GPA for graduation
2.0
Minimum Course Grade
C (2.0)
Minimum Course Grade Applies To
All courses in this program
Requirements
Program Learning Outcomes
Outcome
Analyze the requirements for taking state/federal licensure exams for assisted living and nursing home administration.
Outcome
Critique the complexities of long-term care.
Outcome
Describe the aging process including dementia, cognitive health, mobility other health challenges.
Outcome
Analyze the operational demands of long-term care facilities.
Outcome
Examine the roles of leadership and management.
Outcome
Identify personnel and human resource issues.
Outcome
Explain the fundamentals of compliance with state and federal regulations.
Degree Maps
Major Code
8173
Program Code
343791832