Bachelor of Science in Long-Term Care Management
Georgia Southwestern State University College of Nursing and Health Sciences
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Campus location
Americus, USA
Languages
English
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Earliest start date
Sep 2023
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Introduction
Bachelor of Science in Long-Term Care Management (LTCM)
This interdisciplinary degree prepares graduates to assist patients and families to connect with community resources, transition from hospital to home, and manage the care of residents in an institutional setting. The graduate with a BS in Long-Term Care Management will have a skill set that includes managerial and budgeting skills, good communication skills, as well as being culturally sensitive and compassionate.
Courses from a variety of disciplines: business, nursing, caregiving, sociology & psychology.
Career employment in management positions in long term care agencies, hospitals, home health, area agencies on aging, and more.
GSW has an academic partnership with Aging Life Care Association (ALCA) which is a national organization who leads the community of Aging Life Care Professionals® through education, professional development, and the highest ethical standards. An Aging Life Care Professional is a health and human services specialist who acts as a guide and advocate for families who are caring for older relatives or disabled adults. The academic partnership with ALCA demonstrates a relationship to the national organization and provides a professional pathway for current students and graduates to seek national credentialing as a Certified Manager of Care.