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Long Term Care Administration (LTCA)

If you have an interest in long-term care, continue reading!

NAB Accredited Degree Program

Students seeking a degree accredited by the National Association of Long Term Care Administrator Boards (NAB) will complete the Bachelor of Science in Health Care Administration (HCA) in combination with the Long Term Care Administration Certificate and required internship. Currently there are less than 15 NAB accredited degree programs in the United States and WKU offers the only one in Kentucky as of February 2019!

To find out more about the HCA degree at WKU,click here.

Long-Term Care Administration Certificate

The LTCA Certificate is a 15 hour program and an excellent addition to any degree program.

Click here for the LTCA Certificate Curriculum and how to apply.

Now also offering:  The Bachelor of Science in Health Care Administration (HCA) Cohort with LTCA Certificate offered 100% Online!For more information, click here.

Depending on your area of interest, the certificate is applicable to a variety of professions to include aspiring leaders in nursing, finance, accounting, social work, dietetics, management, healthcare information technology, etc. As career opportunities in long term care/post acute care continue to grow and the prevalence of chronic diseases continues to rise, there is a greater demand than ever for individuals with some preparation for professions in long term care organizations or simply individuals with a knowledge of post acute care, the long term care continuum or individuals needing/receiving these services. As you advance your career and experience, the LTCA Certificate is a great supplement to many roles and industries, with just a few of those listed below:

Dietician, Director of Social Services, Clinical Nurse Consultant, Director of Nursing, MDS Coordinator, Executive Director, Chief Financial Officer, Nursing Home Administrator, Home Health Manager, Director of Information Technology, Accounting Manager, Business Office Manager, Dietary Manager, Health Informatics, Marketing, Government, Policy, Physician Practice Management, Research, Population Health