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Long Term Care Administration
Certificate of Completion

Office Technology Careers certificate programs are designed to provide students with skills and knowledge applicable to secretarial and information processing positions: receptionist, medical unit secretary, correspondence secretary, data entry and bookkeeping. Certificate programs in secretarial training, medical unit secretary, and computer applications can be completed in nine months to one year and provide for employment or advancement in various business environments.

Recognized by the Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services

Continuing a 30-year tradition in the field, MCC is proud to offer two certificates in Long Term Care Administration. The first, in Nursing Facility Administration, addresses the unique academic and field experience prerequisites for testing to become a Licensed Nursing Facility Administrator in Texas. This course of study can be taken as part of, or in addition to, a bachelor’s degree. Since 2001, a certificate in Assisted Living Facility Management has been available through the LTCA program. This second certificate meets the current state requirements for recognition as an Assisted Living Facility Manager.

Long Term Care Administration-Nursing Facility Administration Advanced Skills Certificate

Recommended Schedule  
Fall Semester
LTCA 1311 Introduction to Long Term Care Administration
3 hrs
LTCA 1313 Organization & Management of Long Term Care Facilities
3 hrs
LTCA Internship*
4-6 hrs
 
10-12 hrs
Spring Semester
LTCA 2314 Long Term Care Law
3 hrs
LTCA 2315 Financial Management of a Long Term Care Facility
3 hrs
LTCA Internship*
4-6 hrs
 
10-12 hrs
Summer Semester
LTCA 1312 Resident Care in the Long Term Care Facility (Capstone)
3 hrs
LTCA Internship*
4-6 hrs
 
7-9 hrs
Total 27-33 hrs

* The certificate in Nursing Facility Administration requires the completion of one of the following internship options. Consult with the LTCA advisor to select the appropriate internship option.

Option I – the following internship is repeated three times for a total of 12 credit hours. LTCA 2489 Internship-Hospital/Health Facilities Administration – 4 credit hours for 3 semesters
Option II – the following internship is repeated twice for a total of 12 credit hours. LTCA 2689 Internship-Hospital/Health Facilities Administration – 6 credit hours for 2 semesters.

 

Long Term Care Administration-Assisted Living Facility
Management Advanced Skills Certificate

Recommended Schedule    
Fall Semester  
LTCA 1311 Introduction to Long Term Care Administration  
3 hrs
LTCA 1313 Organization & Management of Long Term Care Facilities  
3 hrs
   
6 hrs
Spring Semester  
LTCA 2314 Long Term Care Law  
3 hrs
LTCA 2315 Financial Management of a Long Term Care Facility  
3 hrs
   
6 hrs
Summer Semester  
LTCA 1312 Resident Care in the Long Term Care Facility (Capstone)  
3 hrs
   
3 hrs
Total 15 hrs