Health Leadership, Advanced Certificate, Part-time

Program Overview

This online part-time program provides aspiring healthcare leaders with the skills and knowledge to lead effectively in the Canadian health system. Through a combination of theory and practical application, students develop competencies in areas such as sustainability, performance management, and evidence-based decision-making. Graduates are prepared for careers in leadership roles, with potential salaries ranging from $50,000 to $74,000 per year.

Program Outline

Outline:

• Year 1 (8 courses, 24 credits):
• HLED 7110: Fundamentals for Emerging Leaders in Health Care (3 credits)
• HLED 7120: Canadian Health System (3 credits)
• HLED 7130: Leading Health Professionals (3 credits)
• HLED 7140: Leading Sustainability in Health Care (3 credits)
• HLED 7250: Leading Performance Measurement and Management (3 credits)
• HLED 7260: Leadership Issues in Evidence-based Decision Making (3 credits)
• HLED 7270: Project Leadership in Health Care (3 credits)
• HLED 8280: Leadership Integrative Project (3 credits)

Teaching:

• Delivery: Online part-time studies using educational technologies
• Faculty: Minimum of a Master’s credential with real-life experience at middle and senior levels of leadership in the health system

Careers:

• Career opportunities:
• Program or project leader
• Team leader
• Team or program coordinator
• Regional manager
• Supervisor in an area related to your clinical field
• Director
• Salary range: $50,000 to $74,000 per year