The Healthcare Administration Certificate Program at The College of St. Scholastica is designed for healthcare professionals at all levels who may have taken on clinical and/or organizational management leadership roles or serve in healthcare organizations who recognize the need to manage the emerging challenges and changes in the business of the healthcare system.
The Healthcare Administration Certificate Program is a collaboration provided through the Stender School of Leadership, Business and Professional Studies Masters in Healthcare Administration Program (MHA) and the Health Information Management Program (HIIM). The certificate helps students develop the capabilities necessary to respond and lead in the rapidly changing healthcare environment. Graduates will become dynamic, effective leaders who serve and advance the healthcare and well-being of people, organizations and communities by transforming health services. The Healthcare Administration Certificate Program aligns with CAHME & The American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE) 2022 Healthcare Executive Leadership Competencies which are categorized into six critical domains:
- Change Leadership
- Management
- Communication and Collaboration
- Innovation
- Strategic and Business Planning Skills and Knowledge
- Professionalism, Integrity, Ethics and Social Responsibility
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Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of the Healthcare Administration Graduate Certificate, students should be able to:
- Effectively lead within a healthcare organization through considerations of the business, demographics, culture, politics, and regulations.
- Create successful change strategies and skills that lead to long term success and viability of a healthcare organization in an ever-changing health systems environment.
- Develop effective oral and written communication skills to engage with multidisciplinary professionals across healthcare.
- Exercise critical thinking and high level reasoning through effective research, implementation and operational skills.
- Apply advanced problem solving skills using integrated leadership and management theory, practice, and ethical values.
Requirements
Students must achieve the following program requirements for all courses listed under Program Requirements and Program Required Courses for the Healthcare Administration certificate.
Program Requirements
Certificate Credits: 15
Minimum GPA: 3.0
Minimum Grade: B
Program Required Courses
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Core Courses | ||
| HIM 6524 | Strategic Management in Health | 3 |
| MHA 6010 | Health Services Leadership | 3 |
| MHA 6351 | Healthcare Administration | 3 |
| MHA 6506 | Healthcare Quality and Safety | 3 |
| MHA 6355 | Healthcare Finance I | 3 |
| Total Credits | 15 | |
Optional Certificate Core + Electives
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MHA Core Courses | 15 | |
| Electives | ||
| HIM 6508 | Healthcare Data Analytics | 3 |
| or NSG 8620 | Health Policy, Ethics & Law | |
| Total Credits | 18 | |
Degree Requirements
To graduate from The College of St. Scholastica, graduate students must meet the following minimum degree requirements.
Minimum GPA: 3.0