Graduate Certificate in Health Leadership

In this course you will benefit from formal education in leadership with subject content grounded in evidence-based practice produced by leadership scholars and implemented by leaders within healthcare organisations.

Critically examine the structural organisation and governance of healthcare in Australia and refine your understanding of the interrelationships between organisational and clinical aspects of care.

Develop your knowledge base and advanced competencies through interactive facilitator presentations, asynchronous online learning, group exercises and team discussions, and valuable training with experts in the healthcare landscape.

You will apply this learning directly in your own professional contexts to enhance quality of care and service delivery in accordance with industry standards both for today and in the future.

In this course you will:

• Learn how to lead productive cross-functional teams and collaborate effectively.
• Enhance your management and coaching competencies in a clinical environment.
• Learn how to leverage funding within the healthcare system and enhance the financial performance of healthcare organisations.
• Develop your expertise in financial and managerial accounting within a healthcare context.
• Refine your negotiating and conflict resolution skills.
• Learn from health profession leaders who will share their leadership challenges and proven solutions.
• Advance your understanding of health workforce development and resources management, considering the requirements of an ever-evolving healthcare landscape

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Course Structure

Designed to be taken over one year, the Graduate Certificate in Health Leadership comprises four core subjects, delivered over twelve days of synchronous, on campus sessions, and combined with a suite of asynchronous online resources and discussion-boards.

To gain the qualification, you must complete all four core subjects.

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