Assisted Living Management
Assisted Living Facilities have become a viable option for persons needing residential care. With the growth of this segment of the long term care industry, efforts have increased to insure the quality of care for the residents. In August, 2000, new regulations mandated specific training requirements for persons who manage Assisted Living Facilities. McLennan Community College received approval to offer the ALF Managers training as part of the Long Term Care Administrator Program beginning in the Summer of 2001.
This degree is available completely online or in-person on campus. Ask your advisor or visit www.McLennanOnline.com for more details.
The LTCA curriculum contains five academic courses that address the required ALF topics. The chart below matches the required topics with the specific courses.
| TOPIC | COURSE | SEMESTER OFFERED |
|---|---|---|
| ALF Standards | LTCA 2314 Long Term Care Law | Spring |
| Resident Characteristics & Assessment | LTCA 1311 Introduction to Long Term Care | Fall |
| LTCA 1313 Organization & Management of LTC Facilities | Fall | |
| LTCA 2314 LTC Law | Spring | |
| LTCA 1312 Resident Care Issues | Summer | |
| Principles of Management | LTCA 1311 Introduction to Long Term Care | Fall |
| LTCA 1313 Organization & Management of LTC Facilities | Fall | |
| Food Service Delivery | LTCA 1313 Organization & Management of LTC Facilities | Fall |
| Key Federal Laws (for example, ADA) | LTCA 2314 LTC Law | Spring |
| Community Resources | LTCA 1311 Introduction to Long Term Care | Fall |
| LTCA 1312 Resident Care Issues | Summer | |
| Ethics | LTCA 1312 Resident Care Issues | Summer |
| Financial Management | LTCA 2315 Financial Management of LTC Facilities | Spring |
Completion of the five academic courses leads to certification as an Assisted Living Facility Manager. Completion of the LTCA Internships may establish eligibility for testing to become a Licensed Nursing Facility Administrator.
This program is offered completely online. This model will save students both time and money on commuting while providing increased time flexibility.