You want to attend a college that stands out from the rest. At COD, you'll discover:

• Dedicated instructors with years of professional experience.
• Fully online long-term care courses to help you achieve success without creating overwhelming debt or draining your savings account.
• Small class sizes to ensure you receive personalized attention.

Long-Term Care Administration, Certificate

The Long-Term Care Administration certificate program prepares students for a variety of administrative and management positions in agencies providing long-term health care. The certificate is approved by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation as meeting the educational requirements of the state of Illinois Nursing Home Administrators Licensing and Disciplinary Act. The coursework also meets the requirements of Section 1310.40 “Approved Nursing Home Administration Courses.” Upon successful completion of the certificate, students are eligible to take the Illinois Nursing Home Administrators Licensure Exam.

Students must complete ENGLI 1101, LTC 1130, LTC 1140, and LTC 1160 with a grade of C or higher for program completion and must complete the program within five years of start date.

• Clinical Requirements Packet - Learn more about health requirements you may need to complete prior to registration or after program admission.
• Social Security Number (SSN) Requirements - While the College may not require an SSN for admission to all healthcare programs, students should be aware that the absence of an SSN may limit or prevent their ability to participate in certain clinical experiences, obtain required licensure or certification or secure employment upon graduation. Many healthcare employers, clinical education sites, licensing agencies and credentialing organizations require a valid SSN for employment, criminal background checks, payroll processing and/or professional licensure or certification. Students are strongly encouraged to verify SSN requirements with the applicable licensing board, certifying agency and prospective employers before enrolling in a healthcare program.

Long-Term Care Administration Program graduates will:

• Identify the physical, psychological, sociological and financial issues facing older adults.
• Describe the dying and bereavement process experienced by the older adult and his/her family.
• Introduce management, marketing, and planning knowledge and skills required in long-term care administration
• Explain staffing, scheduling, and recruitment responsibilities in long-term care administration
• Identify budgetary principles applicable to long-term care administration.
• Differentiate funding systems and resources such as Medicare Prospective Payment System and Illinois Medicaid programs.