Long Term Care Administration (MLTCA)

Long Term Care Administration (Master's)

Nursing facility administrators ensure excellent resident care and oversee the financial and regulatory performance of nursing facilities.

Program Overview

The M.L.T.C.A. program is designed for those interested in long-term care to embark upon a career in administration. During the program, students will develop competencies that are required to provide proper administration of nursing facilities. The program can be completed in a few as 15 months.

Course Work

Coursework is exclusively online to ensure that working students have the greatest flexibility in completing their studies. We offer optional in-person meetings to gain exposure to the profession. Prior meetings have been held at Texas facilities, industry conventions, and the Texas State Capitol. The degree requires a 1,000-hour Administrator-in-Training (AIT) internship, which must be completed at a nursing facility. When completed, the required coursework and AIT opportunity allow students to become eligible for state and national boards for licensure. States outside Texas are considered on a case-by-case basis.

Program Details

The M.L.T.C.A. program, delivery format, small class sizes, and preceptor-led Administrator-in-Training (AIT) opportunities allow flexibility for those working in the field or looking to make a career change.

Program Mission

The mission of the School of Health Administration is to prepare health leaders to serve in a variety of diverse healthcare environments and add to the body of knowledge in our fields.

The vision of the School of Health Administration is to be the health administration school of choice for students, faculty, alumni, and employers.

The mission of the Master of Long-Term Care Administration (M.L.T.C.A.) program is to prepare students to become successful and ethical licensed nursing facility administrators. The program prepares students to work in many different types of long-term care facilities, including nursing homes, assisted living, continuing care retirement communities, independent living, and myriad of other opportunities.

Career Options

The Master of Long-Term Care Administration (M.L.T.C.A.) degree will prepare students to be leaders in the field as licensed nursing facility administrators. Coursework will also prepare students to be amply capable and prepared for success in other areas of operations within the long-term care continuum.

Program Faculty

Our faculty are engaged in industry-changing research, as are many of our students. We stress faculty/student research collaboration to produce high-quality, cutting-edge research to enhance best practices in the field. Prior research collaborations include decreasing hospital re-admissions, preventing abuse/neglect, telehealth, electronic medical records, the use of nurse practitioners, and an ever-growing lists of topics. Quality assessment and performance improvement are at the heart of our research and teaching.