Post-Acute Care Graduate Certificate

Learn the latest knowledge and skills with our Post-Acute Care (PAC) Graduate Certificate, helping you take on the rising demand for health administration management positions in the gerontology industry.

Our affordable & accelerated program is designed to benefit individuals who are aiming to become an integral part of a PAC network within the university and within a healthcare organization. You will learn to address actual healthcare matters through focused content areas in:

Principles of Aging
Health Policy
Administration
Finance

Courses within the PAC concentration will emphasize social determinants of health, regulation, the legislative process and licensure requirements.

Program Goals:

Provide a specific curriculum that allows students to acquire theoretical and practical understanding of the post-acute care setting.
Demonstrate application of relevant concepts through project-based learning techniques.
Develop an appreciation of age friendly communities and how leaders in PAC can promote inclusion, independence, quality of life, and empathy to the aging population.

Online Learning

USI faculty and staff are dedicated to giving you the support you need no matter the modality for which you're taking classes. Check out our robust resources for online students including what online learning is, technology requirements and frequently asked questions.

Online Student Resources

Courses within the Graduate Certificate in Post-Acute Care are offered entirely online using a learning management system. Access to a reliable computer with internet access is required.

Interested in a Master's degree?

Our affordable and flexible Master of Health Administration program is designed for individuals who have a bachelor's degree and desire to diversify their leadership skills or obtain a leadership position in the healthcare field.

100% Online

4 Starts a Year

12 Credit Hours

Incoming Students

Start Date:

January 13, 2025

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January 03, 2025

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January 10, 2025
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March 17, 2025

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February 28, 2025

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March 07, 2025

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March 14, 2025
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May 12, 2025

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April 25, 2025

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May 02, 2025

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May 09, 2025
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June 30, 2025

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June 13, 2025

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June 20, 2025

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June 27, 2025

College & Department Contacts

Dr. Kevin J. Valadares

Professor of Health Services

Chair of Health Administration

Chair of Health Informatics and Information Management

Career Outlook

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According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment opportunities for medical and health services managers are also expected to grow 32 percent over the next decade.

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The University of Southern Indiana is committed to making college accessible to those wishing to further their education by providing numerous scholarships, grants, and financial aid options to assist students in managing tuition expenses.

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