Leadership in Health Care Administration

Credits:
3

This course introduces frameworks and practices of effective health care leadership. Students will learn leadership theories and practice with particular emphasis on the LEADS in a Caring Environment Framework. Students will learn how to apply strategies and attitudes to lead themselves, engage others, and develop coalitions to achieve organizational and health system goals. Students will explore other leadership frameworks and compare those to the LEADS framework to identify, understand, and demonstrate some fundamental behaviours and values of successful emerging health leaders. In addition, students will conduct a self-assessment of their leadership competencies and create a roadmap for their professional development and continuous learning.