Graduate Certificate – Health Care Administration

The graduate has reliably demonstrated the ability to:

• Address the needs of a diverse patient population using best practices to ensure progressive and positive processes within a health care facility.
• Achieve positive patient outcomes using core concepts of quality, patient safety, patient & family centered care.
• Utilize progressive, professional leadership concepts while working within an interprofessional health care team.
• Communicate effectively and appropriately with patients, families, and members of the health care team to maintain a therapeutic environment.
• Practice within the legal, ethical and professional scope of practice of a manager in the province of Ontario.
• Utilize health care technology and informatics to the benefit of the patients and support of the institution.
• Support evidence informed decision making, using critical thinking skills and best practices in the administration of a healthcare facility.
• Delineate strategies to manage risks in a health care facility’s business activity.
• Maintain ongoing personal and professional development to improve work performance in health care administration.
• Apply accounting and financial principles to support the management and operations of an organization.

Graduates will be prepared for management positions in health care facilities such as hospitals, clinics, long term care homes and private businesses.

• Minimum Level of Education Required: 2-Year Undergraduate Diploma
• Min GPA: 50.0%
• Min IELTS overall: 6.0 (Min Reading: 5.5, Min Writing: 5.5, Min Listening: 5.5, Min Speaking: 5.5)