Long-Term Care Management Graduate Certificate

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9 Credit Hours Required

Competencies gained through this 9-credit hour Online Graduate Certificate in Long-Term Care Management coursework will strengthen understanding of aging issues as they pertain to the strategic, management, financial management, and health care quality in long-term care organizations. Students will be better positioned to facilitate transformational changes and achieve higher levels of quality within their organizations. Courses are offered annually to assist students in accomplishing completion of the certificate during a 12-month timeframe.

For more information, please see http://www.usd.edu/usd-online/online-programs/certificate-in-long-term-care-management.

Certificate Requirements

HSAD 559 - Health Services for Long-Term Care 3 cr hrs
HSAD 560 - Long-Term Care Administration 3 cr hrs
HSAD 594 - Internship (C) 1-6 cr hrs (3 credit hours required)

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