Long-Term Care Administration Certificate

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A certificate in the Long-Term Care Administration is offered through the College of Health and Human Services for students who wish to obtain theoretical and practical knowledge in long-term care administration, as well as to prepare for the Illinois licensing examination for nursing home administrators. The certificate, along with successful completion of the nursing home administrator’s examination, will generally enhance prospects for employment in the long-term care industry.

The sequence of courses for the long-term care certificate is approved by the Illinois Department of Professional Registration under Section 310.40 of the rules for the Nursing Home Administrators Licensing Act.

Special Admission Requirements

In addition to meeting the university requirements for admission, applicants must have completed the following courses or their equivalent:

Requirements for the Certificate

Total - 12 Hours

Completion

To receive the Long-Term Care Administration Certificate, students must complete each course with a grade of “C” or better and submit the petition for completion to their faculty advisor.