Community & Professional Development
Educational Seminar In Long-Term Care
Nursing Home Administration Program
Spring & Fall 2008
120 hour Core of Knowledge Program
The Special Programs Department of York College of Pennsylvania has developed a strong educational program of training for those persons wishing to pursue a career in the Long-Term care field. The program, staffed by members of the Office of Community & Professional Development and taught by faculty and area professionals is designed to provide the necessary knowledge and skills for those seeking to become Nursing Home Administrators.
Program established: Fall 1994.
This program consists of sixteen (16) modules, each 7.5hrs in length resulting in 120 hours of instruction focused on the most important areas of study in each of the disciplines related to the position. The classes are offered during both the Fall and the spring semesters. Each module is completed at the end of the days class. The complete 120 hours can be completed in one semester or spread out over multiple semesters. Classes are rotated each semester to allow for a participant to take all their classes on either Friday or Saturday, during a multiple semester program.
Schedule of Classes for Spring 2008
Days Dates Module Program
Friday Feb.15 01 General Administration, Organisation, and Management in Nursing Homes
Saturday Feb.16 03 The Role of Government in Health Policy, Regulation, and Reimbursement
Friday Feb. 22 02 Gerontology, Diseases of the aging, Death and Dying
Saturday Feb.23 04 Fiscal Management, Budgeting, and Accounting
Friday Feb. 29 07 Preparing for Licensure/Certification Surveys & Meeting other Reg. Regm'ts
Saturday Mar.01 05 Personnel Management and Labor Relations
Friday . Mar.07 06 Third Party Reimbursement
Saturday Mar.08 09 The Nursling Department and Patient Care Management
Friday Mar. 14 10 Rehabilitation Services and Special Car Services
Saturday Mar. 15 08 Understanding regulations, Deficiencies, Plans of Correction & Q. A
Friday/Saturday March 21/22, 2008 Easter Weekend
Friday Mar.28 11 Health Support Servs: Pharmacy, Medical Records & Diagnostic Services
Saturday Mar.29 13 Dietary Department and Patient Nutrition
Friday April 04 12 Facility Supt Services: Bldgs/grounds, Housekeeping, Laundry & Central Supply
Saturday April 05 14 Social Services, Family & Community Relations & Patient Rights
Friday Aprl.11 15 Risk Management, Safety, and Insurance
Saturday Aprl.12 16 Strategic Planning, Marketing & Public RelationsFriday April 18 Make-up day
Saturday April 19 Make-up day
Note: Make-up days are for any classes that were canceled due to severe weather, Instructor illness, etc.
April 25 & 26, 008 Test Preparation Class
Schedule of Classes for Fall 2008
Days Dates Module Program
Friday Sept. 12 03 The Role of Government in Health Policy, Regulation, and Reimbursement
Saturday Sept. 13 01 General Administration, Organisation, and Management in Nursing Homes
Friday Sept. 19 04 Fiscal Management, Budgeting, and Accounting
Saturday Sept. 20 02 Gerontology, Diseases of Aging, Death, and Dying
Friday Sept. 26 05 Personnel Management and Labor Relations
Saturday Sept. 27 07 Preparing for Licensure/Certification Surveys & Meeting other Reg. Regm'ts
Friday Oct.. 03 09 The Nursling Department and Patient Care Management
Saturday. Oct. 04 06 Third Party Reimbursement
Friday Oct. 10 08 Understanding regulations, Deficiencies, Plans of Correction & Q. A
Saturday Oct. 11 10 Rehabilitation Services and Special Car Services
Friday Oct. 17 13 Dietary Department and Patient Nutrition
Saturday Oct.. 18 11 Health Support Servs: Pharmacy, Medical Records & Diagnostic Services
.Friday Oct. 24 14 Social Services, Family & Community Relations & Patient Rights
Saturday Oct. 25 12 Facility Supt Services: Bldgs/grounds, Housekeeping, Laundry & Central Supply
Friday Oct. 31 16 Strategic Planning, Marketing & Public RelationsSaturday Nov. 01 15 Risk Management, Safety, and Insurance
Friday November 07 Make-up day weather related, Instructor Illness
Saturday November 08 Make-up day weather related, Instructor Illness
Note: Make-up days are for any classes that were canceled due to severe weather, Instructor illness, etc.
Test Preparation Course: November 14 & 15, 2008
Instructors: These courses are taught by faculty and/or area professionals.
Format: Each class meets on a Friday or Saturday - 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Tuition: $115.00 per module
$1750.00 if registered and paid prior to the start of the semester classes.
Note: Individual modules may be paid for and taken. This is quite good for Continuing Education Units.
Approval: Each module is approved by the State Board of Nursing Home Administration.
Registration: For more information or to register, please contact our office at: 717.815.1451(p), 717.849.1628 (f), ocapd@ycp.edu
