Health Care Administration and Service Management
| Study location | Canada, Ontario, Kitchener |
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| Type | Graduate Certificate, College |
| Nominal duration | 2 years/ 16 months |
| Study language | English |
| Course code | 1567 |
| Tuition fee | CA$19,393 per year The fee is for the 2024–2025 academic year and includes tuition (CA$15,844), health insurance and ancillary charges. The fees displayed are estimates for two semesters and are subject to change. |
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| Registration fee | CA$400 one-time The registration fee includes the non-refundable application fee (CA$100) and the refundable deposit fee (CA$300). Please REVIEW the EdviseCanada`s fee policy. |
| Entry qualification | Undergraduate Diploma (or higher) To be eligible for admission, you must possess:
The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English. |
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| Language requirements | English For direct admission, you must be from an English-speaking country or, you must provide one of the English language proficiency tests below:
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Overview
As health systems and services evolve to meet the changing needs of the Canadian population, health care providers are called upon to demonstrate knowledge, creativity, leadership acumen, and diverse management skills. Conestoga’s Health Care Administration and Service Management program is a two-year Ontario College Graduate Certificate program that gives you, as an experienced health care professional, the opportunity to build strong organizational leadership and management skills while familiarizing you with the Canadian health care system.
In this highly engaging and interactive program, you will participate in classes in-person and online. This program is taught at four of Conestoga’s campuses: Kitchener – Doon, Brantford, Kitchener – Downtown and Waterloo.
Over four semesters of classes, you will analyze and apply leadership theories and develop key management skills in areas such as communication, finance, human resources, and operations. Throughout the program, you will practice and enhance your use of professional strategies such as critical thinking, evidence-based decision-making, quality improvement methodologies, creativity, self-awareness, and initiative. Guided by experienced faculty with diverse healthcare expertise, you will examine real-world scenarios, engage in discussions, participate in teamwork exercises, and develop professional skills, setting you up for success in future leadership roles.
Career opportunities
Graduates will be well-prepared for administrative roles in health care organizations such as home and community care services, hospitals, dental clinics, allied health clinics, pharmacies, and private facilities or organizations.