Department of Health Care Programs

Admission Requirements
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PROGRAM: Long Term and Post-Acute Care Administration

Degree: Post-Baccalaureate/Post-Master’s Certificate

Does the program lead to licensure?
Completion of the certificate program will satisfy the academic preparation requirement precedent to admission to the examination for nursing home administrator licensure.

Examination required for licensure: New York State

Clinical hours required for licensure: 150

Clinical hours toward licensure provided within the program: 150 if student elects a practicum experience

Specific Focus of program:
Nursing home administration

Key features:

• Classes offered at both campuses
• Classes offered in a variety of formats: during the week, weekends, and via distance learning
• Courses can be applied toward the MS in Health Services Administration
• Faculty are active in consulting, community organizations, and professional organizations
• Students represent a variety of ages, cultural and professional backgrounds

Calendar:
Semester
Two hours, one evening a week OR Weekends (Saturday and Sunday mornings or afternoons) for six weekends in a term OR Distance-learning courses [Please note: Degree cannot be completed by taking Weekend courses only or via DL courses only]

Entry terms: Fall, spring

Average courseload per term: 2 courses (three credits each)

Average time to complete certificate: 2 years

Internship/practicum required for completion:
150 hours practicum required for licensure

Preferred academic preparation or background experience:
Bachelor’s or master’s degree

Application deadline: Rolling

Admission requirements:

• Application for admission
• Official transcripts from all colleges attended
• Three professional letters of recommendation
• Minimum GPA 3.0 or at discretion of the director
• Resume (if GPA is below 3.0)

Cross reference:

• MS in Health Services Administration
• Post Master’s Certificate in Health Services Administration
• Certificate in Medical Records and Billing

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