HS694 LTC Practicum 300 hours (3 cr.)

Prerequisite(s): HS693  and BENHA determination of hours needed
The practicum course is designed to meet the requirements set out by the Minnesota Board of Examiners for Nursing Home Administrators (BENHA). This course provides practical learning experiences within the context of a nursing facility to complement the student’s academic training and work or volunteer experience in long-term care, general health care, and management. Please contact BENHA to determine if this course meets the requirements for you to take the MN Nursing Home Administration licensing exam.

Upon completion of this course, students are expected to be able to do the following:

1. Demonstrate knowledge of all functions of the nursing facility departments.
2. Analyze results of regulatory inspections, write and implement a plan of correction including in-service education.
3. Explain the roles of the nursing facility Administrator in the context of operations, governance, community relations, resident councils and other health care providers operating in the continuum of health care.
4. Complete research designed to improve operations and inform decision-making on a current issue.