SHERIDAN COLLEGE · CANADA
Healthcare Administration and Service Management
Diploma · Taught in en
At a glance
12 mo
Duration
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Tuition / yr
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Language
Diploma
Level
- 2 yearsDuration (Option 1)
- 1 yearDuration (Option 2)
- 392 hoursField Placement
- Davis Campus, BramptonLocation
- PGWP-alignedPost-Graduation Work Permit
This Ontario College Graduate Certificate program provides a modern, applied approach to healthcare management. You will develop essential skills in leadership, operations, and digital health technologies relevant to Canada's evolving healthcare system. The program aims to equip graduates with the ability to innovate solutions, manage operations effectively, and optimize team performance, leading to improved staff well-being, service delivery, and patient outcomes. You will gain a holistic understanding of Canadian healthcare systems, including funding structures, regulations, policy, and patient-centred service management. The curriculum also addresses ethical decision-making, the impact of identity and systemic inequalities on healthcare, and the psychology of change. The program utilizes a blend of lectures, interactive discussions, practical labs, clinical simulations, and real-world case studies. A significant component is a 392-hour field placement where students work with experienced healthcare leaders on specific projects. The program also explores the role of artificial intelligence and machine learning in healthcare and emphasizes leadership with empathy and cultural humility, addressing structural biases to foster inclusive cultures and ensure equitable access to care.
Curriculum
The program offers two tracks: a 1-year track with two semesters of coursework and a 2-year track that includes an introductory semester focused on the Canadian healthcare system, followed by three semesters of coursework and a mandatory 392-hour field placement. Courses are designed to build a comprehensive understanding of healthcare management principles and practices.
- 1-Year Track - Semester 1
- Canadian Healthcare Regulations and Compliance: Navigating Legal and Policy Frameworks for LeadersHEAC59100
- Healthcare Leadership Redefined: Novel Models, Strategies, and Tactics for Impact and InnovationHEAC54310
- Operational Excellence: Essential Management Skills for the Evolving Healthcare SystemHEAC51805
- Future Ready Healthcare Systems: Mastering Change ManagementHEAC50292
- Analytics in Action: Empowering Healthcare Leaders to Unlock the Power of Evidence-Informed Decision MakingHEAC54638
- The Future of Healthcare: AI, ML and System IntegrationHEAC58988
- 1-Year Track - Semester 2
- Leading Change in Healthcare: Change Management Strategies for Sustainable TransformationHEAC56132
- Elevating Healthcare Standards: Leading Quality and Safety in PracticeHEAC51549
- Evidence Unlocked: Mastering Critical Appraisal for Healthcare LeadershipHEAC56976
- Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Cultural HumilityHEAC50178
- The Leadership Connection: People, Culture & PerformanceHEAC55263
- Financial Management in the Canadian Healthcare System: Strategies for Sustainable LeadershipBUSM53191
- 2-Year Track - Semester 1
- Workplace Communication in CanadaCOMM52003
- The Future of Work: Engagement, Productivity and WellnessSOCI58042
- Applications of Creativity and InnovationCULT57560
- Financial Management in the Canadian Healthcare System: Strategies for Sustainable LeadershipBUSM53191
- Introduction to the Canadian Healthcare SystemHEAC50464
- 2-Year Track - Semester 2
- Canadian Healthcare Regulations and Compliance: Navigating Legal and Policy Frameworks for LeadersHEAC59100
- Healthcare Leadership Redefined: Novel Models, Strategies, and Tactics for Impact and InnovationHEAC54310
- Operational Excellence: Essential Management Skills for the Evolving Healthcare SystemHEAC51805
- Future Ready Healthcare Systems: Mastering Change ManagementHEAC50292
- Analytics in Action: Empowering Healthcare Leaders to Unlock the Power of Evidence-Informed Decision MakingHEAC54638
- The Future of Healthcare: AI, ML and System IntegrationHEAC58988
- 2-Year Track - Semester 3
- Leading Change in Healthcare: Change Management Strategies for Sustainable TransformationHEAC56132
- Elevating Healthcare Standards: Leading Quality and Safety in PracticeHEAC51549
- Evidence Unlocked: Mastering Critical Appraisal for Healthcare LeadershipHEAC56976
- Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Cultural HumilityHEAC50178
Careers
Graduates will be prepared to innovate new solutions, manage operations more effectively, and optimize team performance within Canada's healthcare system.
- Healthcare Administrator
- Healthcare Manager
- Service Delivery Leader
- Healthcare Operations Specialist
- Digital Health Integrator
Entry requirements
Degree or DiplomaRequires a degree or diploma from a recognized post-secondary institution.
The program does not qualify for the International Tuition Exemption Policy. If domestic status is obtained after the program begins, international tuition fees will still apply for the duration of the program.
Fees
Tuition (international)International tuition fees apply.
Tuition (home)—
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This program does not qualify for the International Tuition Exemption Policy. Domestic status obtained after program commencement does not change tuition fee status.
How to apply
1. Choose Your TrackDecide between the 1-year or 2-year track based on your educational needs and career goals. Note the program codes: PHCAR for the 1-year track and PHCAM for the 2-year track.
2. Submit ApplicationVisit the Sheridan College website and navigate to the program page for Healthcare Administration and Service Management. Follow the 'Apply today' link to initiate your application.
3. Provide Academic DocumentsSubmit required academic transcripts and/or diplomas from previous post-secondary institutions.
4. Meet English Proficiency RequirementsIf your previous education was not in English, you will need to provide proof of English proficiency (specific requirements are not listed on this page but are typically required for international applicants).
5. Await Admission DecisionSheridan College will review your application and notify you of the admission decision.