Confederation College Expands Health Administration and Leadership Program

The demand for health care workers continues to be high and Confederation College wants to help you fill these roles.

Confederation College announced that it has received approval from the Ministry of Colleges and Universities to make its Health Administration and Leadership program available to prospective students across northwestern Ontario. This program will support Confederation College to meet the demand for health care leaders across the region.

Health Administration and Leadership program

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.

Students will develop health administration and leadership skills in ethics, policy and law, research, operations, cultural safety, human resources, and finance. Indigenous learning outcomes are woven throughout the curriculum.

“We are excited that this spring we are able to provide the Health Administration and Leadership program at our campuses across the region,” says Richard Gemmill, Vice President, Academic at the College. “It’s a great choice for anyone who would like to pursue a career in management or the administrative side of health care delivery.”

Careers

The expanded program prepares students for management positions in clinics, hospitals, long-term care homes, non-profit organizations, and private facilities. Students gain practical experience working with industry leaders on current issues facing health organizations.

There is a high demand for qualified workers to provide health care leadership in northwestern Ontario.

“We know there are many people seeking advancement in their health care career and this is an excellent program to prepare those who want to advance as a health care leader,” says Kathleen Lynch, Confederation College President. “It’s a win for everyone when we can help contribute to workforce development and education that improves leadership in health care in the northwest.”