Long Term Care Administration
Quick Facts
- Pathway: Health Science
- Campus: Trinity River
Long Term Care Administrators, or Licensed Nursing Facility Administrators (LNFA), oversee day-to-day operations in health care facilities, such as Skilled Nursing Facilities (SNF), Independent Living (IL), or Assisted Living Communities (ALC).
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Our Program
Why Choose Long Term Care Administration?
- Make a positive difference in the lives of residents & patients within the senior living & long-term care facility spectrum
- Establish quality healthcare standards & best practices for our aging population
- Enter a growing field with room for advancement as our population ages, lives longer & remains more active later in life
Prepare for What You Will Do at Work
- Manage staff & oversee overall facility management process
- Manage care of residents & patients in long-term care facilities
- Ensure the efficiency of the admissions & discharge processes for residents & patients
- Maintain compliance with health & safety laws & regulations
- Prepare & monitor budgets & spending
Explore the Professional Organization
Marketable Skills You Will Learn
- Critical thinking
- Reasoning
- Communication
- Personal & social responsibility
- Teamwork
- Computer literacy
Before You Enroll, Think About:
Texas Veterans Commission (TVC)-approved
You can use your Veterans Administration (VA) educational benefits to pay for this program.
Questions? See VetSuccess on Campus
Special Requirement: Application
You must meet the registration requirements and submit an application to our Long Term Care Administration Program.
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How to Apply: Prerequisites & Instructions
Plan Ahead!
Earning your Long Term Care Administration certification and preparing for HHSC licensure as well as NAB is a multiple-step process.
Start by applying to our LTCA program early. Waiting until a few days before the application deadline will substantially decrease your chances of admission.
Prepare for Licensure Exams
Our program is designed to provide the academic requirements for the:
- Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) licensure exam
- National Association of Long Term Care Administration Boards (NAB)
To be eligible to take the exam, HHSC requires that you have:
- A completed bachelor’s degree
- 15 academic credit hours in Long Term Care Administration
- 12 hours, including a 1,000-hour internship in an approved long-term care facility
- Completion of 27 hours total academic & clinical training
Internship / Clinical Training
During your internship / clinical training, we will supervise and monitor your training and learning experiences directly. You will be assigned a facility where you will complete your training.
Our faculty members will visit periodically and will share with the facility’s mentoring administrator. Additionally, training students will meet with their peers at least monthly for dialogue, reflection, and time of sharing and learning.
If you choose to fulfill your internship on your own, you will not receive supervision by our faculty, nor will you receive a certificate of completion for our program.
Summer Clinical Options
If you want to train during the summer, we offer these 2 courses during the summer semester:
- LTCA–2660 Clinical–Hospital and Health Care Facilities Administration / Management
- LTCA–2661 Clinical–Hospital and Health Care Facilities Administration / Management
Licensing Notice: Texas House Bill 1508
This program prepares you for an occupational license. However, you may not be eligible for licensing if you have a prior criminal history.
For more details, see Texas House Bill 1508 Licensing Requirements
Licensing Questions?
Need a boost to get ready for college?
Talk to your advisor about Developmental Studies if your TSI scores say you need some help in math or reading and writing.
Degrees & Certificates
Certificate
Level 1
How Much Time & Money to Finish?
2024–2025 Academic Year
Degree or Certificate | Program Title | Semester Credit Hours | Total Tuition & Fees |
---|---|---|---|
CRT1 | Long Term Care Administration | 27 | $1,998 |
Notes:
- Tuition is based on in-state, in-county rates.
- Totals do not include textbooks and other materials.
Continuing Education Programs
Time commitments and fees vary depending on the course.
Earn More Choices & More Money
Transfer to a college or university to continue your studies. Earning a bachelor’s degree opens the door to career and promotion opportunities.
Next steps
- Talk to your advisor about planning for transfer
- Explore transfer schools
Start on Your Pathway!
- Apply to TCC
- Find out about financial aid
- Talk to an academic advisor
- Visit career services
- Request a transcript evaluation if you are transferring to TCC
Contact
Trinity River Campus
Health Care Professions
Advising Resource Hub
Call 817-515-1484
Email TR.HealthCareAdvising@tccd.edu
Advising by Appointment
Fall & Spring Hours
Monday–Friday: 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
Summer Hours
Monday–Thursday: 7:30 a.m.–6 p.m.
Updated August 02, 2024