Online LTC Management Certificate for WI Residents

Total Credits

13 (60 required for admission)
Format

Fully online
Cost

Tuition | Fees

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Have a degree? Work in long term care? Interested in obtaining a Nursing Home Administrator (NHA) license in Wisconsin? You've come to the right place! At the University of Minnesota, we train not only physicians, but the entire spectrum of health care professionals, including administrators in long-term care.

Designed for Care Providers in Wisconsin

Offered by the University of Minnesota Twin Cities and accredited by the State of Wisconsin, this online certificate features specialized courses that will help you earn your NHA license.

Through the Long Term Care (LTC) Management Certificate program, you will:

Complete courses entirely online
Qualify for in-state tuition by enrolling in the LTC Management Certificate
Participate with peers and colleagues who share similar goals
Engage with faculty who are experts in the field of LTC

Certificate vs License

The LTC Management Certificate is a degree awarded by the UMN for students that have successfully completed at least 12 credits worth of courses in the LTC program. The completion of the certificate requirements does not award any state license. Students interested in licensure need to complete all requirements outlined by the state licensing board to qualify for a license.

Specialized Courses

Course Title	Course Number	Credits	Semester Offered
Healthcare Management Finance	HSM 4541	3	Fall
Long Term Care Human Resources	HSM 4589	2	Fall
Long Term Care Services and Supports	HSM 4682	3	Spring
Long Term Care Environment and Quality	HSM 4683	3	Fall
Long Term Care Leadership and Strategy	HSM 4684	2	Spring

Examination and Licensure

In addition to completing the required courses, you must apply for your license through the Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services and pass the following examinations:

Scholarships and Financial Aid

Let CCAPS help to make your education more affordable through financial aid and scholarship options.

CCAPS Scholarships

With a single application, scholarships for those studying Long Term Care include but are not limited to the CCAPS Care Providers of Minnesota, CCAPS Long Term Care, and CCAPS Monarch Healthcare Management Scholarships. Learn more and apply.

Other Sources of Aid

CCAPS partners, businesses, and professional organizations offer scholarships to those who are studying aging, and the state Minnesota Department of Health offers a loan forgiveness program. (Note: Not applicable in Wisconsin.)

Shelley Joseph-Kordell Memorial Scholarship
Robert L. and Rosalie A Kane Scholarship, Minnesota Gerontological Society
Elva Walker Spillane Scholarship, Minnesota Gerontological Society
Gerald Bloedow Scholarship, Minnesota Gerontological Society
Care Providers of Minnesota
LeadingAge Minnesota
Minnesota Health Care Loan Forgiveness Programs

Admissions Advising

Meet Jeff Olsen Krengel

I work with prospective students interested in our undergraduate applied science majors and those who want to design their own degree program. I’m available to answer your questions and help you find a program that meets your needs.

In my free time, I can be found reading, running with my son, or visiting a brewery. I am an avid sports fan cheering for the Green Bay Packers, Minnesota United FC, and Liverpool FC.

Give me a call at 612-625-4340. Or you can send me a message or request an appointment below.