Aging Services Management - Des Moines Area Community College

Aging Services Management from Des Moines Area Community College is a Campus Associate Health Administration degree that prepares you for a Healthcare career. The Aging Services Management program provides students with the opportunity to develop knowledge and skills needed to perform the duties of a healthcare administrator in longterm care facilities and residential care facilities; director in assisted living and adult day care programs; or management with adult services agencies. An administrator or director may be responsible for planning, organizing, staffing, directing and budgeting of a facility or agency that works with the older adult population. Students in this program will explore specific administration areas such as management , services, financial, legal regulations and human relations. There are four tracks for students to select a career path. The Aging Services Management programs provide classes on the Web, TV, and weekends to meet the needs of the nontraditional student. Students completing the AS degree will have the option of seeking employment in a healthcare-related field or transferring to a four-year college or university. What Kind of Work Will You Do? Plan, organize, direct and control the operation of healthcare facility Recruit and hire professional and nonprofessional persons for the facility staff Direct, supervise and evaluate work of staff Participate in developing and leading continuing training and in-service education Supervise operation of various departments such as business, nursing, dietary, laundry maintenance and housekeeping Participate in preparation of annual budget, annual financial report and reports for publications Act as a public relations representative View more details on Des Moines Area Community College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Health Administration courses.