Purpose
The Associate of Science degree in long-term care administration
prepares 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 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 prepares 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
bachelor’s degree program of their choice pending any requirements.
Enrollment
Students may be accepted into the program at the beginning of any
term, and students may enroll on a full-time or part-time basis.
Entering freshmen, transfer students and students already holding a
degree may begin the program.
Requirements for Licensing
No person shall be admitted to or be permitted to take an
examination for licensing as a Nursing Facility Administrator unless
he shall first submitted evidence satisfactory to the Board that she
or he:
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Has completed a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institute
of higher learning.
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Has completed 60 hours of college education with an overall C
average and three years of experience in nursing or
administration in a licensed nursing facility.
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Has a two year nursing degree and at least two years experience
as a director of Nursing in a licensed nursing facility within
the last five years prior to making application for licensure as
a nursing facility administrator.
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“Nursing” as used in sub-paragraph (b) of this paragraph shall
mean an individual who is a Licensed Practical Nurse or a
Registered Nurse or equivalent; “Administration” as used in
sub-paragraph (b) of this paragraph shall mean an individual
whose primary duties include billing, accounts receivable or
accounts payable.
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Fifteen hours of such secondary education must be in the
combination of the following courses: accounting, business law,
economics, general health care, gerontology, management,
marketing, nutrition, physical science, psychology and
sociology.
Note: These qualifications will be in place until January 1, 2012;
thereafter, the minimum qualification will be a bachelor’s degree.
Graduation Requirements
The Associate of Science in long-term care administration is
conferred upon students when the following conditions have been met:
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Completion of 65 semester credit hours in the required courses,
provided the student has met the state requirements for
licensing noted above
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Achievement of a cumulative grade point average of 2.0 or higher
on all college work
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Completion of all courses with grades of C or higher
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Clearance of all indebtedness to OLOL College, including the
return of all materials borrowed from the College library
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Fulfillment of the Administrator in Training (AIT) requirement
of the College, which can be up to six months or 1,000 hours,
depending on the determination of the Louisiana Board of
Examiners for Nursing Home Administrators / Examiners of Nursing
Facility Administrators
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Completion and fulfillment of any other requirement(s) as noted
in the catalog
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Completion of the 24-hour residency requirements
Objectives
Upon completion of the program the graduate will be prepared to:
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Manage within safe, ethical and legal boundaries in compliance
with national, state and local standards of practice and within
the scope of practice of the long-term care administration.
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Integrate spiritual, cultural and developmental concepts and
appreciation of the worth of each individual experiencing
psychological, physical and social effects of injury and the
disease process.
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Use critical thinking and problem solving skills in the
management of personal and professional situations.
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Accept responsibility for personal and professional development
by performance of self-assessment and pursuit of knowledge and
skills using professional literature and educational
opportunities.
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Integrate concepts of quality health care with principles of
resource management to promote cost-effective services that
address the needs of all residents and/or patients.
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Demonstrate effective and appropriate written, oral and
non-verbal communication skills with patients, their families,
colleagues, all other customers and the public.
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Interact effectively with all members of the team, providing
information about progress and response to the adjustment of
management, participation in planning and in documenting actions
necessary.
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Demonstrate a commitment to health care excellence in the
ever-changing health care environment by active participation in
community and professional organizations and professional
development activities.
General Education
Requirements
ACSM 1110 Introduction to College Education (1 hr)
ENGL 1310 English I (3 hrs)
ENGL 1311 English II (3 hrs)
CHEM 1310 Introduction to Chemistry (3 hrs)
MATH 1315 College Algebra (3 hrs)
PSYC 1310 Introduction to Psychology (3 hrs)
RELS 1310 Introduction to Theology (3 hrs)
Total (19 Credit Hours)
Total Major Requirements (46 Credit Hours)
Total for Associate of Science degree in Long-Term Care
Administration (65 Credit Hours)
Curriculum Plan for an Associate of Science Degree in Long-Term Care
Administration
Semester I
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ACSM 1110 - Introduction to College Education (1 hr)
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ENGL 1310 - English I (3 hrs)
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GERO 1310 - Introduction to Gerontology (3 hrs)
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PHSC 1310 - Physical Science (3 hrs)
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RELS 1310 - Introduction to Theology (3 hrs)
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MATH 1315 - College Algebra (3 hrs)
Total (16 Credit Hours)
Semester II
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BIOL 1110 - Introduction to Medical Terminology (1 hr)
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ENGL 1311 - English II (3 hrs)
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LTCA 1310 - Introduction to Long-Term Care Administration (3
hrs)
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PSYC 1310 - Introductory Psychology (3 hrs)
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SPCH 1310 - Interpersonal Communication (3 hrs)
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PHIL 2310 - Philosophy and Critical Thinking (3 hrs)
Total (16 Credit Hours)
Semester III
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BIOL 1310 - Introduction to Biology (3 hrs)
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HSER 2315 - Introduction to Accounting (3 hrs)
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HSER 2320 - Macroeconomics in Healthcare (3 hrs)
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LTCA 2310 - Administrative Issues in Aging (3 hrs)
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MATH 2315 - General Statistics (3 hrs)
Total (15 Credit Hours)
Semester IV
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LTCA 2315 - Clinicals - Administrator in Training (6 hrs)
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PHIL 2320 - Ethical Issues in Health Care (3 hrs)
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PSYC 2330 - Psychology Across the Life Span (3 hrs)
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SOCI 1310 - Introductory Sociology (3 hrs)
Total (15 Credit Hours)
Total for Associate of Science Degree in Long-Term Care
Administration (62 Credit Hours)
