GERO 425 - Health Facilities Administration

Credits: 3

This course focuses on the purpose, organization, and management of long-term care facilities and related organizations. The importance of long-term care facilities in the continuum of care for the elderly or developmentally disabled is examined. The typical structure, by functional area, of such a facility is presented, and federal and state regulations by area are reviewed. Contemporary issues and current legislation/regulations impacting the long-term care industry are analyzed. This course assists the student to prepare for successful completion of the federal and state examination leading to licensure as a health facilities administrator.

Prerequisite(s): HP 211 and GERO 215

Term(s) Offered: Spring

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