2021-2022 Graduate Catalog

Certificate Program in Home Healthcare Management for RNs Online

CIP Code

51.3801

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. The online format permits students to learn at a time and place amenable to their needs. 


Required Courses

NU 355 Leadership in Contemporary Nursing Practice  3 credits (fall)

NU 382 Management of Home Health Care Agencies 3 credits (spring)


Admission Requirements

  • Students must apply for the certificate program and enroll as a special student at Sacred Heart University. 
  • There will be a fee for processing the application
  • Students must take the courses for credit, which may later be applied to the RN-BSN degree.