About this program

  • Credential Awarded: 1 Year Graduate Certificate
  • Campus: Welland
  • Code: 0970 P0970
  • Delivery Length: 1 Year
Internationally Trained Applicants Only
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Overview

Internationally trained nurses are eligible to register for this intensive one-year program, which awards an Ontario College Graduate Certificate.

The Nursing Leadership and Healthcare Management program helps students to develop their leadership ability and capacity to manage the multiple factors influencing healthcare at the organizational and system A-levels.

Highlights
  • Unique interprofessional education experience with other nursing and allied health programs.

  • Access to Co-Curricular Record program in which individuals gain recognition for student engagement, leadership and co-curricular activities pursued outside of the classroom.

  • Experiential learning including a capstone project.

  • Access to international student specific advisement and transition supports through the International Division.

Career Opportunities
  • Clinic or medical centre
  • Community healthcare organization
  • Hospital
  • Long-term care facility
  • Seniors' residence
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Courses

Term one (2026 Fall)
Code Course Name Credits
HLTH9208 Communication for Nursing Leaders 3
HLTH9210 Healthcare Business Operations 3
HLTH9212 Nursing Leadership in Healthcare Administration 3
HLTH9214 Healthcare Systems 3
HLTH9216 Evidence-Based Decision Making 6
SOCL8411 Cultural Diversity 3
Term two (2027 Winter)
Code Course Name Credits
HLTH9220 Ethics in Nursing Leadership and Administration 3
HLTH9222 Management of Human Resources in Healthcare 3
HLTH9224 Law and Healthcare Administration 3
HLTH9226 Technology and Informatics for Nursing Leaders 3
HLTH9228 Nursing Leadership and Healthcare Management Capstone 6
HLTH1020 Introduction to Interprofessional Education and Practice 3
Learning Outcomes Term: 1264
  1. Communicate effectively with patients, families, and members of the healthcare team to support positive healthcare experiences.

  2. Make evidence-informed decisions using critical-thinking skills and problem-solving frameworks to balance the multiple factors influencing healthcare administration.

  3. Apply relevant legislation and ethical frameworks to nursing leadership and healthcare administration.

  4. Manage human resources and processes to achieve patient safety and enhance quality care and patient experience.

  5. Adapt nursing leadership approaches to address the changing needs of a diverse healthcare team and to promote team development

  6. Allocate resources in a fiscally responsible manner to sustain organizational function and support patient outcomes.

  7. Utilize healthcare technology and informatics to benefit patients and to optimize the function of systems within and across organizations.

  8. Seek personal- and professional-development opportunities and scholarship for oneself and the team in anticipation of emerging trends in healthcare, nursing leadership and healthcare administration.

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Admission Requirements

  • A College Diploma or University Degree in Nursing
  • If English is not your first language, proof of English proficiency may be required
Selection and Ranking

Testing or other supplemental evaluation may be required.

Learn more about admission decisions.

Note

Most private college courses and/or credentials are not acceptable as admission requirements for Niagara College programs.

Please contact the Admissions office at [email protected] for assistance.

Computer Requirements

Students are responsible for ensuring that they have a Microsoft Windows-based desktop or laptop that meets or exceeds the following general requirements:

  • A desktop or laptop running on an updated Microsoft Windows operating system (Windows 11 recommended).
  • Minimum 256GB SSD storage and 8 GB memory (note that 16 GB memory is strongly recommended).
  • An integrated or peripheral video camera, microphone, and speaker system.
  • Reliable internet connectivity with Broadband capabilities. A minimum download speed of 10 – 50 Mbps is recommended.

Niagara College may not be able to provide support for systems different than the above specifications as provided software may not operate properly. Academic software for your courses will be made available for download and remote use. Access will also be provided to remote high performance computer labs if software downloads are not feasible.

Note: We do not provide support for Chromebooks or Apple products. (learn more)

Computer/technology requirements may be subject to change without notice.

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Availability

Note

This program is for qualified internationally-trained nurses only.

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Eligible applications will be placed on a waiting list

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No longer offered this term

The College reserves the right to cancel or make changes to any course or program, fee, procedure, or campus location at any time.

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Program Completion Verification

Please note graduation from this program does not grant the required licenses to be employed as a nurse in Canada. Separate licensing is required, and is subject to review and approval, through College of Nurses of Ontario and/or other regulatory bodies. Learn more about how to make a request for verification of program completion (for assessment agencies and/or regulatory bodies such as NNAS or CNO) by clicking the button below.

Program Completion Verification Requests
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