Long Term Care Schools in Wisconsin - WI

By Laura Wrede, allied health world contributing writer
Published: August, 9 2010

An aging population in Wisconsin is steadily creating a need for new positions in the growing field of long-term care. To work in this industry you need training working in a medical setting with an aging clientele. Long-term care education in Wisconsin allows you to enter into this career field in several capacities--including healthcare administration.

Healthcare administrators in Wisconsin act as the liaison between the clients they serve, and the staff working in a facility. The administrator also manages all business related activity to achieve the organizations goal to be counted as an ethical and high quality provider of health services. If you decide to become an administrative assistant you can work towards an associate's degree in Health Services Administration, or if your goal is to take on a senior position you will want a Bachelor’s or Master's of Health Care Management or Administration. As you research your educational choices throughout Wisconsin, considering online degrees will expand your educational options.

Some common subjects that you will study are:

• Information Terminology as it relates to healthcare
• Laws and Ethics
• Human Resources
• Medical Assisting, billing, terminology, and coding
• Data, equipment, and communication management
• Long term care policy
• Administrative work in sub acute or long term care

Long Term Care Schools in Wisconsin

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University of Phoenix

[Campus]

Locations:

• Appleton
• Milwaukee
• Saint Paul
• Brookfield
• St Louis Park
• Madison

Programs:

• BS in Health Administration/Long Term Care
• MBA - Health Care Management
• BS in Health Administration - Health Management

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

Strayer University

[Campus]

Locations:

• Milwaukee

Programs:

• MBA: Health Services Administration
• BBA: Health Services Administration
• Masters: Health Services Administration

Quick Summary: Earn a degree that fits your schedule at Strayer University.

DeVry University

[Campus]

Locations:

• Waukesha
• Milwaukee
• Gurnee
• Minneapolis

Programs:

• Graduate Certificate-Health Services Management

Quick Summary: We're with you, from start to finish.

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Globe University

[Campus]

Locations:

• Appleton
• Eau Claire
• Onalaska
• Madison
• Middleton
• Rothschild

Programs:

• BS-Health Care Management

Quick Summary:

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

Herzing University

[Campus]

Locations:

• Madison

Programs:

• BS in Healthcare Management
• MBA in Health Care Management
• BS in Nursing - Bridge Program

Quick Summary: Take control of your career at Herzing University