Foundational Business and Entrepreneurial Skills in Healthcare

Program Overview

Foundational Business and Entrepreneurial Skills in Healthcare

Program Overview

This program provides the skills and training needed to successfully start on your entrepreneurial journey or advance your healthcare career into a new role. It is designed for healthcare professionals who wish to create their own healthcare business or gain a competitive advantage in the job market.

Program Details

Outcome

Microcredential

Length

39 hours

Cost

$1080 + GST

Next Start Date

Varies

Learning Style

Online

What to Expect from the Program

This program is broken into four badges. You can take all four badges to earn your microcredential or take a single badge. Each badge includes a 16-week completion period.

• Introduction to Project Management in Healthcare (7.5 hours)
• Introduction to Design Thinking in Healthcare (7.5 hours)
• Introduction to Business Management for Healthcare (15 hours)
• Introduction to Negotiation and Communication in Healthcare Business (9 hours)

Some of the skills and knowledge you’ll develop include:

• Examining a project management life cycle and applying project management tools
• Understanding the design thinking process and comparing different stages
• Identifying best practices in healthcare business management specific to operations, marketing, finance, administration, and technology
• Identifying best practices related to negotiation and communication
• Recognizing the essential components of successful negotiation

Who is this Program For?

Designed for healthcare professionals, this program is for:

• Health Care Aides, Therapy Assistants, and Recreation Therapist
• Licensed Practical Nurses and Registered Nurses
• Psychologists and mental health professionals
• Healthcare educators and teachers
• Healthcare team leads and managers
• Business professionals looking to branch into healthcare

In addition, this program is ideal for individuals who:

• Wish to embrace a growth mindset
• Are attempting to avoid red tape that can often limit idea development in large organizations
• Are looking to bring an important and meaningful solution into the healthcare industry

Career Opportunities

This program will give you the foundational knowledge you need to create your very own healthcare business while also giving you a competitive advantage in the job market.

Some career opportunities include:

• Project Management Coordinator
• Project Management Support
• Project Control Specialist
• Small Business Manager
• Interaction Designer
• Entrepreneur/Small Business Owner

After completing a topic, you’ll receive a sharable, digital badge that you can use on your LinkedIn profile, resume, and portfolio.

Program Requirements

This microcredential is open for enrolment to anyone of interest. However, we recommend that you meet the following minimum requirements:

• Secondary school completion
• Grade 12 English or higher

We recommend a level of technical competence which includes proficiency in:

• Navigating the Internet
• Using word processing program like Microsoft Word

A diploma or degree in a health-related or computer-related field is considered an asset. If you have previous experience working in fields such as healthcare, administration, or technology, this microcredential is a great opportunity to build on your experience.