Long Term Care

As a long term care administrator, you will take the lead in planning, directing, coordinating, and supervising delivery of healthcare services while accommodating the specific health needs of the elderly. With a rapidly aging United States baby boomer population, opportunities in this field are growing at an unprecedented rate.

To get ahead in this industry, education and experience are key. According to salary.com, with a bachelor’s degree and an extensive background in healthcare, you can earn between $123,000 and $185,000 per year.

Look for degrees that help you become a leader and culture change advocate throughout the long term care continuum. Take your healthcare expertise to a whole new level, learning about crucial topics including:

• communication and delivery of long term care
• leadership principles and skills
• promoting resident and family satisfaction
• human resource management
• quality care: physiological and nutritional needs of the aged
• psychological aspects of the aging process
• Medicare/Medicaid Concepts
• financial planning and budgeting

Many degrees are offered in an accelerated format. You should be able to complete your bachelor's degree in less than two years.