Contact the Program:

Lisa Yehl
740.593.1223
yehl@ohio.edu

The long-term health care administration option prepares you for a career in the management of nursing facilities, assisted living, and other long-term care providers. It fulfills the academic preparation necessary for you to qualify to take the state licensure examination of the Ohio Department of Health Board of Examiners for Long-Term Care Administrators, as well as the National Board through the National Association of Board Examiners for Long-Term Care Administrators. Students may decide to prepare for licensure boards in other states.

Upon completion of the long-term healthcare administration option, you will also qualify for an Ohio University undergraduate Gerontology Certificate.

The long-term core segment of the healthcare industry encompasses several different types of services. The continuum of care focuses on the needs of the clients as they require various levels of care for extended periods of time. For example, a mentally challenged person may reside in a residential group setting, but may also need community services such as transportation to access employment opportunities. Also, a senior citizen may require hospitalization for a stroke, but be discharged to a rehabilitation and nursing center for treatment and then go home with the assistance of a home aide from the local health department.

Due to sheer numbers, the elderly population utilizes the majority of long-term care services. With the national elderly population standing at approximately 13% of the total population and projected to be 18% by 2030, many corporations are accelerating plans to increase services associated with the aging process. Additionally, community services are playing an increasingly important role in the long-term care arena, because many residents are discharged to their homes and require services such as Meals on Wheels, personal hygiene assistance, or adult day services transportation.

This Long-Term Care Administration program is rich in history and offers courses specifically designed for long-term care, such as those related to regulations, human resources, strategic planning, and reimbursement. In addition, students gain valuable hands-on experience through a 400-hour practicum that exposes them to the numerous organizational departments, and the 400-hour internship that focuses on the day-to-day activities and responsibilities of the administrator. Independent studies also provide an avenue to pursue individual interests related to the student's professional goals.

Health Administration Core

Required Professional Courses

Lisa Yehl
740.593.1223
yehl@ohio.edu