Nursing Home Administration Graduate Certificate
The Graduate Certificate in Nursing Home Administration is a fully online, four-course (12 credits total) certificate program intended to satisfy the educational/academic requirements for obtaining a nursing home administrator license, covering the four core areas of Nursing Home Administrator certification: care, services, and supports; operations; environment and quality; and leadership and strategy. This certificate is designed for working healthcare professionals who wish to enter long-term care and those who currently work in the area and are seeking advancement but do not have the required skills. Students will develop skills necessary to become effective and compassionate leaders within long-term care facilities. Based on the location and geographic distribution of participating UW campuses in this program, the curriculum will also include significant content related to rural nursing home and healthcare issues.
Program Learning Outcomes
- Assess the psychological, physical, social, and medical needs of long term care residents to provide quality care, services, and supports.\\n\\n
- Identify strategies for effective administration of licensed nursing homes and long term care facilities through proper management of risks, finances, and human resources.\\n
- Understand the laws governing the operation of licensed nursing homes to meet regulatory compliance.\\n
- Demonstrate the strategic, organizational, and leadership skills necessary for effective nursing home administration.
Requirements for the Graduate Certificate in Nursing Home Administration
Student must have completed a Bachelors Degree.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| HCA 703 | Long Term Care Services and Supports | 3 |
| HCA 704 | Long Term Care Facilities Operations | 3 |
| HCA 706 | Patient-Centered Services for Long-Term Care | 3 |
| HCA 707 | Leadership, Organization, and Strategies in Long-Term Care | 3 |
| Total Credits | 12 | |
University Requirements for Graduate Certificates
Graduate certificates are designed for students at one of the following levels:
- Students who have completed a baccalaureate or higher degree from a regionally accredited institution and are enrolled for graduate credit
- Students who are enrolled simultaneously in a graduate degree program
Students must meet the admission requirements of a degree seeking or non-degree seeking graduate student to be eligible to earn a graduate certificate. At least 75% of the credits must be earned after completion of a baccalaureate or higher degree and students must attain a GPA of 3.00 within the certificate courses.
Certificate programs are designed to develop a particular expertise or set of skills. Graduate certificate programs will require a minimum of 8 graduate-level credits. For graduate certificates, at least 50% of the credits must be at the 700 level. At least 60% of the credits for the graduate certificates must be earned at UW-Parkside for program residency. Individual departments and programs may require more than 60% of the credits to be taken at UW Parkside.
Certificate programs should not be confused with certification or licensure programs which lead to certification by an outside agency.