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The Graduate Certificate in Healthcare Leadership is an online, five-course program designed to prepare you to lead effectively in your current and future career. This certificate was designed with busy working professionals and clinical trainees in mind, offering maximum flexibility to accommodate your demanding schedule. The online curriculum allows students the flexibility to work around their busy schedule, time zone, and professional demands.
Growing Demand
Many practicing clinical professionals and healthcare professionals workers find themselves in management or leadership roles without the training or expertise to lead effectively. There is growing demand for clinicians who can successfully integrate clinical and operational knowledge, financial acumen and effective leadership. In as little as three semesters you can gain applied evidence-based knowledge and tools to assess and navigate your healthcare environment, maximize team performance, and lead effectively in diverse contexts. Apply now and begin building your toolkit for effective leadership in healthcare.
Designed For You
This program is for:
- Clinical trainees and professionals looking for training in the core elements of healthcare management and leadership; and
- Experienced professionals looking to transition into the healthcare industry.
This program is not intended as a mechanism for entry or acceptance into UAB’s residential or executive MSHA or Doctoral programs. Individuals pursuing those programs should apply to their desired program directly.
Curriculum
The Graduate Certificate in Healthcare Leadership curriculum offers coursework in core areas affecting healthcare leadership, including finance, operations, health systems and policy, and leadership. The curriculum includes five required courses for a total of 16 course hours.
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HA 606: Operations Management & Process Improvement in Health Care Organizations (4 hours)
Presents an overview of operational management and processes from the administrative perspective. Provides students with knowledge, skills, and tools including lean/six sigma, to implement, facilitate, and coordinate continuous quality improvement activities in health care environments.
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HA 610: Health Systems and Policy for Leaders (4 hours)
Overview of the United States health care system in terms of historical, current, political, organizational, human resources, financial, access-related, and quality dimensions; comparisons of the US health system to other health systems; overview of US health policy, policymaking, and analysis.
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HCS 660: Financial Management for Healthcare Quality Leaders (3 hours)
Basic concepts in financial management; introduction to financial accounting and management accounting; emphasis on evaluating the financial impact of new programs.
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HQS 630: Leadership of High Reliability Healthcare Organizations (3 hours)
Applying concepts of high reliability organizations to create an organizational culture that supports strong, functional, and safe patient care environments resulting in quality clinical care and patient satisfaction.
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HI 624: Leadership Theory & Development (2 hours)
Exploration of leadership theory and development, and the role of leadership in internal and external advocacy. The emphasis is on the application of leadership theories to individuals and groups in healthcare settings.
Apply Anytime
Application Deadlines
- Spring: December 1
- Summer: May 1
- Fall: August 1
Admission requirements include a baccalaureate degree (or international equivalent) from an accredited university and a GPA of 3.00 or above for the last 60 hours of coursework. The GRE is not required.
The following items are required for your application to be considered complete and ready for review:
- Personal statement
- Current resume or CV
- Two letters of recommendation
- Official transcript(s)
- Non-refundable application fee ($50)
- International applicants must provide TOEFL, IELTS & TWE scores
Tuition and Fees
UAB’s tuition and fees are competitively priced. Learners in the online Graduate Certificate in Healthcare Leadership program pay the same tuition whether they reside in or outside of the state of Alabama. For general UAB tuition and fees, visit the UAB Student Financial Aid website.
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