Our Long Term Care program prepares you to meet the educational requirements needed to be an administrator in a long term care facility. You will be a successful administrator if you:

• are detail oriented and able to work on a team
• lead your team with integrity
• can communicate effectively (both oral and written)
• work toward being a proactive manager
• are receptive to others and their ideas
• empower your employees by trusting their skills and abilities
• have a realistic management approach in order to make the tough decisions
• are passionate about serving others

You can start the Long Term Care Administration program in the Fall or Spring terms. Follow these steps to finish your application:

1. Complete an application for admission.
2. Submit official high school transcripts, GED® scores, and/or other college transcripts.
3. Check with an advisor to determine if you need to take the COMPASS assessment test. This requirement may be waived if you have a sufficiently high and recent ACT scores or have successfully completed necessary college-level prerequisite courses.
4. You must complete the regular SCC admission requirements and prerequisite courses with a “C” or higher to continue in the Long Term Care Administration program.

An administrator is the chief executive responsible for planning, organizing, leading and supervising the operations of a home for the aged licensed by Health and Human Services. Some of your specific duties include budget administration, personnel activities, supervision, public relations, leading regulatory changes, and facility management. Career options in Long Term Care Administration include:

• Nursing Home Administrator
• Assisted Living Administrator
• Executive Director
• Enrichment Associate