Health Administration and Leadership

Start Dates & Ontario Colleges Program Codes:

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

Shaping the Future of Healthcare: Lead, Innovate, Transform

Turn your passion for health into a rewarding career as a leader in the health sector with Confederation College's Health Administration and Leadership program. In today's complex and dynamic healthcare environment, skilled leaders are in high demand. This Ontario College Graduate Certificate program, completed in just two semesters, equips you with the practical skills and knowledge needed to excel in leadership roles within health organizations.

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.

Program Learning Outcomes

The graduate has reliably demonstrated the ability to:

1. communicate effectively with clients, families, and members of both the health and administrative teams to maintain an engaging environment.
2. comply with the legal, ethical and professional regulations within the health system to ensure quality in service delivery.
3. analyze laws, regulations, and health policies to determine their impact on decision-making in health organizations.
4. critically examine ethical choices, values, and professional behaviour to make recommendations that inform health management roles and decision-making.
5. integrate data, critical thinking, and effective decision-making skills to support strategic and operational goals.
6. apply strategies to effectively manage human resources, human relations, organizational culture, environment, external relationships, and union relations in a multi-disciplinary health organization.
7. utilize accounting and financial principles to support the strategic management and operations of a health organization.
8. apply principles of, and evaluate the efficacy of, operational planning, project management, quality management, and risk management, to support continuous improvement in health operations.
9. develop and use strategies for ongoing professional development to enhance both personal and employee work performance.
10. develop and use culturally diverse and safe approaches for delivering health programs and services to individuals, groups, families, and communities.

Ideal Candidate Profile

Succeed in the Health Administration and Leadership program if you are:

• Visionary: Able to see the big picture and drive positive change in healthcare.
• Adaptable: Ready to navigate the evolving landscape of health administration.
• Ethical: Committed to upholding high standards in healthcare leadership.
• Collaborative: Skilled at working with diverse teams and stakeholders.
• Analytical: Capable of interpreting data to inform strategic decisions.
• Motivated: Healthcare professional who is passionate about inspiring others

More Information

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• Philippines & Indonesia: [email protected]
• Vietnam & Cambodia: [email protected]
• All other locations: [email protected]

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.