Healthcare Leadership
Type: Group-Paced
Cost: $2,640
Duration: 80 hours
Location: Hybrid
Build Key Skills to Lead Healthcare Teams
The Healthcare Leadership Certificate, created by ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø in partnership with the Hospital Association of ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø, helps healthcare professionals build the leadership skills often overlooked when promotions are based solely on technical expertise. This comprehensive program supports career growth through a blend of in-person and online learning. It begins with a two-day, in-person session on resilience and empathetic leadership, where participants explore core leadership principles and identify their strengths, values, and areas for development.
Following the in-person session, participants engage in online asynchronous training, working together as a cohort through six modules:
1. Understanding Emotional Intelligence
2. Enhancing Interpersonal Communication
3. Resolving Conflict Through Dialogue
4. Promoting Inclusivity & Diversity
5. Developing Problem-Solving & Leading Change Skills
6. Facilitating Team Development & Collaboration
Required Courses For Certificate
This certificate program consists of a single course. To earn the certificate, the course must be completed with a grade of C/pass or better.
Why take this program?
After successful completion of this program, you will be able to:
- Assess your leadership skills, core values, and growth areas in a healthcare setting.
- Understand the complex challenges healthcare leaders face and the skills needed to navigate them.
- Strengthen your emotional intelligence to lead effectively under pressure.
- Build strong teams and encourage collaboration in both in-person and virtual environments.
- Improve your communication skills and master conflict resolution techniques.
- Create inclusive workplaces that support people of all backgrounds and abilities.
- Apply strategies for problem-solving and managing change in healthcare organizations.
Program benefits
By enrolling in this program, you will gain valuable insights and practical strategies for effective healthcare leadership. Our experienced faculty and engaging curriculum provide the tools necessary to lead and inspire others, drive positive change, and excel in supervisory roles within the healthcare environment.
Types of positions in healthcare leadership:
- Chief Operations Officer
- VP Chief Human Resources Officer
- Clinical Operations Manager
- Project Manager
- Director of Performance Excellence
- Facilities Director
- IT Director
Career Insights for Healthcare Administrators
As a Director of Administration, you oversee daily operations, manage budgets, and lead administrative teams to drive efficiency and support strategic goals. Directors in this role also streamline processes, support strategic planning, and oversee vendor and facility management. With strong leadership and coordination skills, you can drive operational excellence across the organization. These roles earn an average annual salary of $155,796.
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Have a question about this program?
We’re here to help! Whether you want to explore your options or need help finding the right fit, our team is always ready to chat.
Give us a call at (541) 737-1500 or send us an email at cpe@oregonstate.edu. We’d love to hear from you!
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