Long Term Care Schools in Michigan - MI

By an allied health world contributing writer
Published: August, 3 2010

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The profession of long term care is an umbrella that encompasses many health care disciplines. While most of us are familiar with a registered nurse or a doctor, there are a number of other specializations offered in community colleges, colleges and universities and online education programs in Michigan to consider in this field. Options include a nursing home administrator, gerontologist, physical therapist, occupational therapist, nurse’s aide, social worker, medical assistant and others in a medical team that specialize in those needing long term care in nursing homes, assisted living facilities, hospice facilities, rehabilitation centers and home care.

Keep in mind that all individuals applying for a health professional license or registration in the State of Michigan are required to submit fingerprints and undergo a criminal background check. In Michigan, nursing home administrators are required to be licensed and pass a licensure examination and have a bachelor’s or higher degree, a current Michigan RN license, or completion of an approved educational program. Some of the typical required courses cover:

Introduction to aging studies
Biology and aging
Aging and social policy
Research methods appropriate to study aging
Critical health issues and the elderly
Psychology of aging and the sociology of aging or aging and culture

Useful elective courses offered at Michigan schools with long term care programs include:

Health and aging
Counseling older adults
Memory loss
The long-term care system
Communication disorders in the aging population
Health promotion and nutrition through the life cycle
Leisure activities for senior citizens
Hearing loss and its affect in the elderly

Long Term Care Schools in Michigan

University of Phoenix

[Campus]

Locations:

Ann Arbor
Flint
East Lansing
Livonia
Clinton Township
Portage
Southfield
Grand Rapids
Troy

Programs:

BS in Health Administration/Long Term Care
MBA - Health Care Management
MS in Nursing/Master of Health Administration

Quick Summary: At University of Phoenix, we believe everyone deserves access to higher education.

South University - Campus

[Campus]

Locations:

Novi

Programs:

Healthcare Management (BS)

Quick Summary: As a student at South University, you will learn from accomplished faculty members who have real-world experience in the subjects that they teach. Our small class sizes allow you to receive personalized attention from instructors, and the encouragement to recognize your goals for the future and the means to achieve them.

Globe University

[Campus]

Locations:

Appleton

Programs:

BS-Health Care Management

Quick Summary:

At Globe University we prepare students for exciting careers in high-value fields.

Brown Mackie College

[Campus]

Locations:

Fort Wayne
Michigan City
South Bend

Programs:

Bachelor of Science in Health Care Management
Associate of Science in Health Care Administration
Associate of Applied Science in Nursing

Quick Summary: Grow, evolve, become at Brown Mackie College family of schools