Health Administration and Leadership

Program Details

• CREDENTIAL: Ontario College Graduate Certificate
• PROGRAM: CODE 0283, 0294, 0284
• AREA OF INTEREST:  Business Health
• LOCATION:  Distance Education, Dryden, Fort Frances, Greenstone Campus, Kenora, Red Lake, Sioux Lookout, Thunder Bay
• DURATION 1-year

Start Dates & Ontario Colleges Program Codes:

• Fall Start (September): 0294
• Winter Start (January): 0284
• Spring Start (May): 0283

Overview

Turn your education and passion for health into a rewarding career as a leader in the health sector. There has never been a more exciting time to move into a leadership role in health than in today's increasingly complex and dynamic environment. Health Administration and Leadership focuses on real-world contemporary issues and provides you with the opportunity to acquire the practical skills you will need to be successful as a leader in a health organization.

Our curriculum focuses on real-world contemporary issues, providing you with a solid understanding of provincial and federal health systems. You'll develop crucial skills in ethics, policy and law, research, operations, cultural safety, human resources, and finance. Indigenous learning outcomes are woven throughout, fostering an understanding of reconciliation and diverse perspectives.

Top Highlights

• Industry-Relevant Curriculum: Developed to prepare you for current and future leadership challenges.
• Experienced Faculty: Learn from high-quality educators and practicing leaders in a personalized environment.
• Practical Experience: Gain hands-on skills through a capstone project with industry leaders.
• Cultural Competence: Develop an understanding of Indigenous perspectives and cultural safety.
• Career-Ready: Prepare for entry or middle management positions in various health organizations.          

Admission Requirements

Program Requirements

• Degree or diploma from an accredited university or college in a related discipline.

Courses

Semester 1 - 23 hours

• CS 106 Intercultural Business Communications
• LH 100 Health Systems and Policy
• LH 102 Organizational Behaviour
• LH 103 Managing Human Resources
• LH 104 Financial Strategies for Health Organizations
• LH 105 Evidence Based Decision Making
• SY 066 Sociology of Community: The Indigenous Context

Semester 2 - 21 hours

• GB 501 Project Management
• LH 201 Strategic Management
• LH 202 Leadership in Healthcare Organizations
• LH 203 Community Engagement
• LH 206 Law and Ethics for Health Administration
• LH 207 Quality Management
• LH 208 Capstone Project

Employment Opportunities

Graduates can pursue entry or middle management positions in various health organizations, including:

• Clinics
• Hospitals
• Long-term Care Homes
• Non-profit Organizations
• Private Healthcare Facilities
• Government Health Agencies

Your clinical background, combined with this certificate, can open doors to diverse areas within health organizations.

Note: Check with the institution regarding start/ end dates, prices, and delivery method. These may vary according to program, section, and/or semester.