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Graduate Certificate
Program Type
Total Credits
18
Affordability
Private School Education At State School Prices
Why Study Long Term Care Administration?
Park University’s long term care administrator graduate certificate equips you to meet the demand for skilled leadership in a vital and rapidly expanding field. This fully online program equips students with regulatory knowledge, ethical leadership skills, and evidence-based strategies aligned with the NAB licensure exam requirements. Graduates are prepared to manage skilled nursing facilities, assisted living communities, and home- and community-based services, ensuring high-quality care for aging and vulnerable populations. Whether pursued alone or in conjunction with an MHA degree, the Graduate Certificate in Long Term Care Administration opens the door to meaningful career advancement in the business and care of long-term services.
What You’ll Learn
- The long term care administrator certificate gives you a comprehensive understanding of how long-term care facilities operate. You’ll learn how to optimize supply chains, manage human resources, and integrate clinical and operational systems while addressing demographic trends and service delivery models to improve efficiency and quality outcomes.
- You will develop strong leadership and organizational management skills tailored to the long term care environment. Through strategic planning, data-driven decision-making, and stakeholder engagement, you’ll gain tools to lead teams, manage change, and enhance a facility’s reputation and effectiveness.
- The program equips you with the knowledge to oversee resident care operations while maintaining compliance and prioritizing person-centered practices. You’ll explore behavioral health, ethics, interdisciplinary planning, and quality improvement systems like QAPI to improve safety and resident satisfaction.
- Long term care courses explore the physical and regulatory environments of long-term care facilities, including how to maintain safety, compliance, and operational excellence. Topics include infection control, disaster preparedness, facility design, and the integration of health information systems to support resident well-being and meet licensure requirements.
- A focus on healthcare law and finance prepares you to navigate the complex legal and fiscal responsibilities of long-term care administration. Long term care classes cover topics such as budgeting, cost analysis, legal compliance, risk management, and ethical decision-making to ensure financial integrity and legal accountability within your organization.
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Dr. Adrian James
Interim Dean, College of Management
Associate Professor of Management
adrian.james@park.edu
Tuition & Fees
Park University offers a transparent and student-focused approach to tuition and financial aid. Our tuition structure is designed to be competitive and manageable, and our financial aid counselors are available to guide you through every step of the process. From understanding your cost breakdown to exploring funding options, we ensure that financial planning is clear, personalized, and aligned with your educational journey.
Admission Requirements
Park University’s graduate certificate programs are designed for professionals looking to deepen their expertise. To apply, you’ll need a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution and a minimum GPA of 2.75. You can pursue a certificate on its own or alongside a graduate degree—with your advisor’s approval. Keep in mind that certificate admission doesn’t automatically grant entry to a full graduate program. To earn the certificate, you’ll need to maintain a 3.0 GPA and complete 75% of the program coursework at Park to meet the residency requirements.
Visit Admissions Policies and Procedures to learn more about admission requirements at Park University.
Long Term Care Administration Career & Future Opportunities
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*General salary and employment outcomes vary by geographic area, previous work experience, education and opportunities for employment that are outside of Park University’s Control. The labor market and average salary range can be explored further at the U.S. Bureau of Labor and Statistics.
FAQs: Long Term Care Administration Graduate Certificate
Yes. Park University offers the long term care certificate online, allowing working professionals in healthcare and elder services to complete coursework on their own schedule. This flexible delivery is ideal for those balancing career responsibilities while preparing for leadership roles in long-term care settings.
Park’s graduate certificate includes coursework aligned with competencies required for long term care administrator jobs, including regulatory compliance, healthcare systems, and elder care management. While licensure requirements vary by state, the program is designed to support eligibility for exams and certifications commonly required in nursing home and assisted living facility administration.
Yes. Students who complete Park’s Long Term Care Administration Graduate Certificate may be eligible to apply earned credits toward a Master of Healthcare Administration (MHA) degree. This pathway allows professionals to build on their certificate and pursue advanced leadership roles in health systems and elder care organizations.
Most students complete Park University’s Long Term Care Administration Certificate in about one year. The program is designed for working professionals and offers flexible course options to help you meet state licensure requirements and prepare for leadership roles in assisted living or skilled nursing facilities.
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