Admission Requirements
Students must apply for the certificate program and enroll as a Special Student at Sacred Heart University. There will be a $15 fee for processing the application. Students must take the course for credit, which may later be applied to the RN to BSN degree.
Program Overview
The certificate program in Home Health Care Management is designed for nurses in management positions in Home Health Agencies to meet the State of Connecticut, Department of Public Health (DPH) requirements. DPH requires nurses in managerial positions in home care who do not have a BSN to complete at least six credits in health care management or community health from an accredited college, university or school of nursing.
Curriculum Overview
Courses are offered on the Web. The certificate is awarded after the completion of two courses:
NU250 Leadership and Management The purpose of this course is to provide the student with the basic concepts and theories needed for effective management of client care. These include management theory, human resource management, and the managerial role. The course is offered once per year online and once per year on the Fairfield campus.
NU382 Management of Home Health Care Agencies This course takes basic management concepts and applies them specifically to home care. Content includes financing home care including Medicare, Medicaid, and private insurance; State and Federal regulations; accreditation regulations including quality improvement; concepts of case management; trends and issues in home care; legal and ethical consideration in home care, and community resources. This course is offered only online.
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