Department of Long-Term Care
Department of Long-Term Care
As global populations continue to age, the demand for long-term care professionals is rapidly increasing. UKN's program combines theory, hands-on training, and real-world experience — preparing graduates for skilled careers in healthcare, care management, and community-based services in Taiwan and internationally.
Program Highlights
One of the first programs in Taiwan to specifically integrate disability prevention, reablement (restorative care), and independence support into long-term care education.
Emphasis on interdisciplinary care that treats the whole person — addressing physical, psychological, and social needs through a people-centred approach.
Strong, active connections with leading industry partners and specialized care institutions — providing direct pathways from classroom to career.
Direct placement opportunities in hospitals, nursing facilities, and community-integrated service centers for authentic professional experience.
A career-oriented curriculum designed to streamline the path to professional national certifications — ensuring graduates are qualified and competitive from day one.
Core Competencies
What You Will Learn
- Global Care Systems — Understanding the evolving needs, structures, and policies of long-term care systems in Taiwan and internationally.
- Service Management — Coordinating health and care services effectively across institutions, communities, and home-based settings.
- Individualized Planning — Designing comprehensive, person-centred care plans for individuals and their families.
- Policy & Administration — Navigating the legal and administrative frameworks that govern elderly care and disability services.
- Interdisciplinary Teams — Mastering communication and collaboration within diverse medical, social, and community care teams.
Program Structure
Career Pathways
The curriculum is built around four specialized career pathways to maximize employability:
Hands-on caregiving skills, personal care techniques, assistive technology use, and support services for elderly and individuals with disabilities.
Supervising and managing home-based care delivery, coordinating services for individuals aging in place within the community.
Advanced clinical knowledge in gerontological care, rehabilitation support, and comprehensive care assessment for specialist-level practice.
Institutional leadership, policy management, and operational administration of care organizations, facilities, and community service programs.
Career Opportunities
Where Our Graduates Work
- Long-term care institutions and advanced nursing homes
- Rehabilitation and day care facilities
- Hospital administration and healthcare management
- Clinical care coordinators
- Community and home care service coordination
- Non-profit organizations and healthcare foundations
- Government health agencies and policy-making bodies
- Silver industry consulting and private enterprises
Learning Environment
Facilities and Real-World Exposure
State-of-the-art simulation labs for clinical practice, care assessment exercises, and assistive technology training.
Regular workshops and guest lectures from industry leaders — bringing real-world insights directly into the classroom.
Focusing on real-world scenarios and complex care situations to build critical problem-solving and clinical judgement skills.
Bridging classroom learning and professional practice through structured placements in hospitals, care centers, and community services.
Further Study & Research
Graduate Pathways
For those pursuing academic excellence, our graduates often continue into the following fields:
Contact Information
Get in Touch
Neihu District, Taipei City 11485, Taiwan (R.O.C.)