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ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE Nursing - Accelerated Degree- New Orleans Nursing - Accelerated Degree - Baton Rouge
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ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE DEGREE PROGRAMHistory Long Term Care Administration and related programs are gaining nationwide appeal as the demographic profile of the U.S. population is aging. Until now, there has been no degree program for long-term care administration in the State of Louisiana. Kemp Wright of Louisiana Board of Examiners for Nursing Home Administrators commented: "…more and more people will be needed to serve in these long term care facilities." This program will help to identify the need for an orchestrated effort to develop a degree that will answer the call for coordinated coursework that helps to address the needs of our future leaders to help them better serve the aged in our communities. Purpose The Associate's of Science degree in Long Term Care Administration is offered to provide Baton Rouge and the surrounding areas with qualified administrators capable of competing in the job market of the 21st century. The interdisciplinary long term care degree draws on a select combination of arts and sciences, and professional courses to provide students with a foundation that is broad-based and will aid in the understanding of individual and social aspects of aging. Professional skills will also be intertwined as the student begins to progress in the curriculum. The content of the long-term care administration courses is organized and presented in a manner that provides a foundation of contemporary knowledge essential for effective preparation for further study, advanced education and the pursuit of life-long learning. The program will prepare students to attain an entry-level position with a long term care focus, such as jobs in nursing homes, continuum of care facilities, skilled units, retirement communities, assisted living facilities, senior centers, corporations, volunteer programs, and area agencies on aging or other human services organizations. Students completing the program will also be eligible to apply for a bachelors degree program of their choice pending any requirements. Enrollment Students can be accepted into the program at the beginning of any term. Students may enroll on a full-time or part-time basis. Length of Program The students who enroll into the Long-Term Care Administration program must complete all of the Arts and Science prerequisite courses. The total number of credit hours required to complete the program is 65 in addition to achieving an overall C average (2.0 GPA). Louisiana requires the completion of an Administrator In Training (AIT) program, which can take up to six months or 1,000 hours. Once the students complete the program including the AIT, they are eligible to take the state and national board exams to become a licensed nursing home administrator. Candidates are licensed by the state and Louisiana also requires that the applicants pass the national licensing exam. The national licensing exam is referred to as the National Association of Boards of Examiners of Long Term Care Administrators (NAB). NAB develops the exam and sets the passing scores. The Louisiana Nursing Home Association offers both the state and national exams. Thereafter, the state requires continuing education credits each year for re-licensure. Click here to view the curriculum and credit requirements. Application Procedure Students should complete the regular application to the College indicating this program selection. There is no separate application process for the degree in Long Term Care Administration. See Admissions page for details. Tuition See published Tuition & Fee Schedule. There are no program fees for this degree. Internship fees may apply to specific courses. Financial Assistance Our Lady of the Lake College Student Financial Aid Office has financial aid counselors available to assist students with the financial aid process. All students are encouraged to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form. Please call (225) 768-1714 for assistance. Transferability Credit earned at a regionally accredited college or university is transferable provided the course is equivalent in content to the course offered at Our Lady of the Lake College. A final grade of C or better must be earned in courses to be transferred. Credit for college level achievement may be awarded through CLEP and/or ACT/PEP examinations. Time limits for transferability of some courses may exist. Information is available in the Office of the Registrar. Accreditations Our Lady of the Lake College is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (1866 southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097, (494) 679-4501) to award associate and bachelor degrees. Request For MaterialsFor more information about the Associate of Science in Long Term Care Administration Program send an email to Elizabeth Berzas, eberzas@ololcollege.edu or to request an application packet, please call (225) 768-1700 or e-mail: ololcinfo@ololcollege.edu. Current Catalog Information:
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