PUBLISHED 2024-2025 Credit Catalog
Healthcare Leadership
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The Healthcare Leadership program is tailored for aspiring leaders with existing healthcare experience, focusing on essential skills for navigating the complex healthcare landscape.
You will receive instruction and guidance from seasoned professionals in healthcare and business to:
- learn the fundamental principles to lead and manage healthcare teams
- learn strategies to manage and resolve workplace conflicts
- learn effective ways to interact and communicate within healthcare environments
- gain an understanding of healthcare finances and economics
- gain insight into the structure and policies governing healthcare institutions
- learn about service quality and patient care
- get the tools for measuring and improving healthcare services
- learn how to prepare for and manage emergencies
- develop resilience and the ability to lead confidently through emergencies and unpredictable situations.
This interdisciplinary program culminates in a capstone project where you apply your knowledge to real-world challenges or practical applications, demonstrating your ability to innovate and lead effectively.
The curriculum was designed in consultation with numerous healthcare organizations, including representatives from the College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Alberta (CLPNA), College of Registered Psychiatric Nurses of Alberta (CRPNA) and College and Association of Registered Nurses of Alberta (CARNA). These industry insights ensure you graduate with the highly sought-after skills the healthcare industry needs.
As a graduate, you will be prepared to pursue various health administration and leadership roles, such as administrative manager, client care manager, client services manager, and even director of care.
If you seek to positively impact patient outcomes and the efficiency of the healthcare system by mastering the skills needed to lead and innovate in a rapidly evolving industry, this program is for you.
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Traits, skills and aptitudes
Those in healthcare leadership roles need:
- people skills, including the ability to work well with a variety of different people
- critical thinking
- strong communication skills
- the ability to work well under pressure, maintain professional behaviour and regulate their emotions
- the ability to build consensus
- excellent negotiation skills.
You should enjoy team-building activities and developing, implementing and evaluating plans.
You are strongly encouraged to refer to the ALIS website for career, learning, and employment information for health service administrators.
Practicum, co-op and work integrated learning opportunities
In your Healthcare Leadership capstone course, you may choose to focus your work on a healthcare management problem at your current workplace or find an industry partner willing to provide a scenario and mentor you through the process.
Credential
Upon successful completion of this program, you’ll be awarded a SAIT Healthcare Leadership post-diploma certificate.
Accepts international applicants - PGWP-eligible
This program accepts international applicants and meets the eligibility criteria for the Post-Graduation Work Permit program, as long as the student is registered in on-campus classes or completes more than 50% of the courses on campus (for blended options).
International students attending all classes online will NOT be eligible for a Post-Graduate Work Permit. International students are responsible for maintaining their eligibility throughout their studies.
Related careers
Our graduates may work in the following occupations. Some careers require additional experience and education.
Potential careers (NOC):
- Managers in health care (30010)
- Health policy researchers, consultants and program officers (41404)
- Government managers - health and social policy development and program administration (40010)
- Nursing coordinators and supervisors (31300)
Admission requirements - Applicants educated in Canada
Applicants must demonstrate English language proficiency and meet the following requirements or equivalents:
- a post-secondary diploma or degree in a healthcare discipline from a recognized university, institute, or college.
Alternatively, a post-secondary certificate in combination with relevant work experience may be considered and approved at the discretion of the Academic Chair.
Program outline
The Healthcare Leadership certificate requires 27 credits (eight courses) to complete.
The program spans one year, with two semesters.
Suggested schedule of study
Progression
You must attain a PGPA and/or a CGPA of 2.0 or better each semester and pass the prerequisite courses to progress through the program.
To qualify for graduation, you must pass all courses, attain a CGPA of 2.0 or better and complete course requirements within the prescribed timelines.
Review our grading and progression procedure >
Books and supplies
Books, supplies and uniforms are approximately $2,500.
This is a bring-your-own-device program with a standard computer hardware and software requirement. See the specific requirements on our computers and laptops page.
An Apple or Android laptop or tablet is required. Mobile phones are not a suitable alternative.
Find your booklist on the SAIT Bookstore’s website. Booklists are created by semester and available approximately two weeks before classes begin.
Health and Public Safety program advising
For any questions or to set up an advising appointment, please contact our School of Health and Public Safety.
Phone: 403.284.8481
Email: hps.info@sait.ca
Program outcomes
- Healthcare systems and governance - assess how governance and regulatory landscape affect decision-making and responsible leadership in healthcare systems.
- Leadership and culture - demonstrate ethical and responsible leadership skills to motivate, train, and build effective teams and foster a socially, environmentally, and financially sustainable culture.
- Project management - evaluate project planning, scheduling, controlling, and other project management techniques.
- People management - apply coaching, collaboration, and conflict resolution methods to team building and to influence performance.
- Quality and performance of healthcare services - promote a mindset of enhanced patient experience focusing on continuous improvement and operational efficiency, and apply quality assurance data and trends analysis in decision-making.
- Resilient leadership - adopt effective strategies to drive self, team, and patient resilience and well-being to support psychological safety.
- Health economics - demonstrate business acumen, using financial data to promote strategic decision-making, organizational growth, and financial sustainability.
- Emergency and disaster preparedness - analyze the medical, psychological, economic, environmental, and ethical perspectives of managing an emergency or disaster.
- Professional communication - communicate professionally and effectively in all business partnerships, practicing ethical behaviours to develop relationships with partners, patients and their families, staff, and peers.
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