Program Overview
The Graduate Certificate in Long Term Care Administration (CRLA) is available for working professionals who would like to expand their knowledge and further their education in long term care administration without pursuing a full graduate degree in healthcare administration. Courses taken in this certificate program meet the academic requirements needed to be eligible to sit for the Texas licensing exam for nursing facility administrators. It is a flexible, 100% online, 15-semester hour program, provided in an accelerated 8-week format.
Courses that meet the academic requirements are eligible to transfer into the Master of Science in Healthcare Administration program, should you choose to continue on towards the MSHA degree.
For more information about Texas nursing facility administrators licensing, please visit the Texas Health and Human Services
For more information, please reach out to the Office of Admissions and Student Affairs at (806) 743-3220 or health.professions@ttuhsc.edu.
- 2 years estimated time to completion
- 30 estimated class size
Curriculum & Coursework
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HPHC 5310 Health Law & Ethics
HPHC 5311 Healthcare Finance
HPHC 5312 Strategic Planning & Marketing in Healthcare
HPHC 5325 Long Term Care Administration
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HPHC 5302 Medical Sociology
HPHC 5320 Health Insurance and Reimbursement
If an MSHA Graduate has taken courses 5322 as one of their electives within the MSHA program. they will take one of the optional electives as their fourth certificate course.Five courses are required for this certificate. A maximum of three courses (5310, 5311, and 5312) may be transferred from the
MSHA program into the Long-term Care Administration certificate program.MSHA graduates should take 5322 and 5325 within the certificate program.
An MSHA graduate will have completed courses 5310, 5311, 5312, and 5307 as core courses within the MSHA program. If an MSHA graduate has taken course 5325 as one of their electives within the MSHA program they will have fulfilled the didactic requirements for licensure and will not need the Long-term Care Administration certificate.
CRLA graduates may enroll in the MSHA program. They may transfer three courses into the MSHA program. They will take additional electives to make up for the core courses (over 3) they’ve taken within the certificate program
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HPHC 5307 Human Resources Management in Healthcare This course introduces students to the principles of managing human resources in healthcare organizations. Concepts presented include supervision, teamwork, recruitment and selection, performance management and evaluation, compensation and benefits, motivation, training and development, and employment and labor law. Students will learn effective methods of strategically managing human resources and incorporating these within the overall strategic plan of the organization.
HPHC 5310 Health Law & Ethics This course provides an overview of legal, regulatory, and ethical issues in healthcare. Topics include patient consent, privacy, confidentiality, torts, contract law, corporate liability, malpractice, antitrust, fraud and abuse, and key federal regulations. Students will analyze and discuss legal and ethical considerations in providing health services and learn to apply these considerations in decision making as a healthcare administrator.
HPHC 5311 Healthcare Finance This course introduces students to the core concepts of financial management in healthcare, including interpretation of financial reports, financial ratio analysis, cost and profit analysis, planning and budgeting, time value analysis, financing, investments, capital budgeting, and current accounts management. The purpose of this class is to assist the student in developing the necessary analytical ability, attitudes, and decision making skills required of a healthcare manager in a changing environment.
HPHC 5312 Strategic Planning & Marketing in Healthcare The purpose of this class is to integrate key aspects of strategic planning and marketing in healthcare. The class examines strategic planning techniques, concepts, and practices, as well as leadership responsibilities regarding the creation of mission, vision, goals, and objective statements. The course integrates marketing with strategic planning such that the key elements of marketing and the complementary roles of public relations, advertising, and sales are captured in the organizational analysis.
HPHC 5322 Quality, Patient Safety, & Risk Management This course introduces the concepts of health care risk and quality management and how these domains go hand in hand with patient safety. Class work addresses the major elements of a risk management program including claims management, risk financing, risk reduction, and emergency preparedness. A “systems” approach to health care quality is provided including performance improvement methodologies, tools, and strategic initiatives to address continuous quality improvement. Appropriate standards, laws, and regulatory requirements are covered with special emphasis on compliance with Joint Commission accreditation.
HPHC 5325 Long Term Care Administration This course provides an overview of the physical, psychosocial, cognitive, cultural, and environmental factors that affect a person as they age. Topics include financial and administrative issues that affect patient services, adaptive equipment, assistive technology, and community resources. Also present is an analysis and application of regulatory requirements of certified and licensed long term care facilities.
Program Term Application Deadlines
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SUMMER |
JAN 1 |
APR 20 |
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FALL |
MAR 1 |
JUL 20 |
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SPRING |
AUG 1 |
DEC 5 |
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How to Apply
Online Application
Applicants for the MSHA program must complete the TTUHSC SHP application. Additional Forms will be added to your checklist after you have submitted the online application. Required supporting documentation (if applicable) can be uploaded from your Student Status page.
Application Fee
A non-refundable $75 application fee is required and may be paid by credit card through the online application system.
If you prefer to pay by check or money order, make it payable to TTUHSC and mail it to:
Office of Admissions and Student Affairs
3601 4th Street, MS 6294
Lubbock, TX 79430
Your application will move forward in the admissions review process after your application fee has been received.
Transcripts
Paper Transcripts: Transcripts must be in an official sealed envelope by the institution and sent to our mailing address:
TTUHSC SHP Admissions and Student Affairs
3601 4th Street, Mail Stop 6294
Lubbock, TX 79430
Email PDF Transcripts: Submit official electronic transcripts from every college or university attended directly from the institution or an approved third-party transcript service to shp.application@ttuhsc.edu.
Please note:
Do not send transcripts to Texas Tech University, as TTUHSC is a separate institution and doing so will delay application processing.
Official TTUHSC transcripts are not required; official Texas Tech University transcripts are required.
Transcripts from international institutions must include an official course-by-course evaluation from a recognized Foreign Transcript Evaluation Service.
Applicants are responsible for ensuring all required application materials, including updated transcripts, are received by the application deadline.
Admissions Requirements
The certificate program begins three times a year, in the Summer, Fall and Spring. The online application and all supporting documentation must be received by the deadline.
Official GRE Scores
The certificate program does not require GRE or GMAT scores for admission.
Bachelor's Degree
A Bachelor's Degree is required for admission.
Admission to Certificate Program:
To be considered for admission, applicants must have the following qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited university
- Minimum overall GPA of 2.7. The overall GPA includes all undergraduate and graduate coursework completed from all institutions attended.
The following are considered in the admissions process:
- All official college transcripts
- Acceptable grade point average
Resume
A current resume is required to be submitted through the online application system.
International Applicants
If you are not a citizen/permanent resident of the United States, please refer to our International Applicants webpage for the additional requirements needed for your application.
Application Process
Applications are considered on a rolling basis for acceptance into the professional program. It is in the applicant's best interest to complete their application, including submission of required documentation, as early as possible. The following are considered in the admissions process: GPA, and working in healthcare (or related) experience. Fulfillment of the basic requirements does not guarantee admission.
Application Submission Checklist
- TTUHSC SHP Online Application
- Application Fee
- Official Transcripts
- Resume
Questions regarding the application process should be directed to the Office of Admissions and Student Affairs. Please contact our office by phone at 806-743-3220 or email at health.professions@ttuhsc.edu.
Cost & Aid
Access information about tuition and fees, along with scholarships and financial aid resources, to help you plan and finance your education at TTUHSC.
Tuition & Fees
The following information is not intended to be comprehensive and is subject to change. Tuition, fees, and charges are subject to change by administrative, legislative, or regent action, and changes become effective on the date enacted. The following tuition information should be used only as a guideline for estimating charges.
Scholarships & Financial Aid
Our goal is to make obtaining a college degree within reach by supporting you with financial aid and scholarships programs. TTUHSC relies on a variety of financial aid sources to increase the university's affordability. This may include scholarships, grants, student loans, and waivers. As a student, please know that you and your family have a dedicated financial aid advisor who can assist you with this process.
Certifications
The Graduate Certificate Programs provided by the Department of Healthcare Management and Leadership at TTUHSC are designed for working professionals who would like to expand their knowledge and further their education. They are flexible, 100% online, 12-credit hour programs, provided in an accelerated 8-week format. The Long-Term Care Administration is a 15-credit hour certificate program.
Six credit hours will transfer into the MSHA with regards to the 12-credit hour certificate programs should you choose to continue on towards the MSHA degree. Nine credit hours will transfer into the MSHA program from the Long-Term Care Administration (15-credit hour) certificate. Cumulatively, this will complete a total of 42-credit hours between the MSHA coursework and the selected 12-credit hour or 15-credit hour certificate of choice. Please direct all questions regarding financial aid options to the Office of Financial Aid. For more information on the certificate programs offered, please see the links below.
A maximum of two courses may be transferred from the MSHA program to the Certificate Program or from the Certificate Program to the MSHA Program.
Contact Us
Office of Admissions and Student Affairs
School of Health Professions - Office of Admissions and Student Affairs
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Address
3601 4th Street Lubbock
Lubbock, TX 79430
United States
- Phone (806) 743-3220
- Email health.professions@ttuhsc.edu
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Hours
Mon. - Fri.
8 a.m. - 5 p.m.