LTC - Long Term Care

This course will provide students with an overview of the delivery systems of long term care. It will also delve into the arenas of long term care policy as well as the industry itself. Students will obtain knowledge of the external and internal environments of long term care. This will include, but not be limited to, culture changes, the legal environment and regulations and enforcement.

This course presents the function of services that may be offered in long term care facilities. These services will include social service, food service, medical services, therapeutic recreation and activity, pharmaceutical programs and rehabilitation programs. These programs will be viewed as to their function to maximize resident quality of life and quality of care.

The focus of this course is on participating in an externship experience within healthcare organizations. This course will provide linkage between the theoretical concepts gained in the classroom to practical application in the study of healthcare administration. This course will allow students to gain a sound understanding of the industry and the position of leadership within the industry as they experience the working environment.

This course will delve into the governance of long term care facilities. It will also cover human resource issues as well as marketing and public relations in this very specific area of long term care. Students will become familiar with budgeting and financial controls and the principles of reimbursement. This course will present the means of monitoring and assessing resident and responsible parties' satisfaction with the quality of care.

The focus of this course is on participating in an externship experience within healthcare organizations. This course will provide linkage between the theoretical concepts gained in the classroom to practical application in the study of healthcare administration. This course will allow students to gain a sound understanding of the industry and the position of leadership within the industry as they experience the working environment.

This course is designed with a NAB review component. Students will review the domains of care as well as the core of knowledge for long term care. Students will have the opportunity to seek clarification of material and to practice exam skills.