Leadership & Management 3 Managing Business
This 6-week on-line course focuses on the practical application of theory and evidence for leading/managing effective and efficient clinical teams. Content will specifically address fiscal and operational needs of high functioning clinical teams. It is designed to meet the needs of those starting careers in or aspiring towards leadership positions in healthcare. The context within which the leader/manager functions, may include acute care, community, primary health care, and/or long-term care; and the leader/manager’s clients may include frontline health care professionals, unregulated professionals and support staff, and patients and their families. Participants will explore a wide variety of situations, and common issues encountered in these roles.
The course includes:
- exploration and application of financial management skills and abilities
- application of strategies to develop, manage & evaluate clinical team staffing and scheduling needs
- effectively leading & managing routine clinical operational needs (e.g. patient flow, resources, information systems & equipment, delegation & collaboration etc.)
- examining situational crisis management practices
Course Outcomes
By the end of this course participants will be able to:
This is the third of four online courses. It has been approved as one component of a “Certificate in Leadership & Management” for participants successfully completing all four courses within a two year period.
Bloomberg Centre for Professional Development’s Strategic Alliance with the Canadian College of Health Leaders (CCHL).
The Canadian College of Health Leaders (CCHL) and the Bloomberg Centre for Professional Development (CPD) have a Strategic Alliance partnership. The alliance allows Bloomberg CPD to use the LEADS in a Caring Environment Framework & Leadership Self-Assessment, throughout the Leadership & Management and Clinical Leadership in Long-Term Care certificate programs.
The alliance also provides certificate participants with the opportunity to become a member of CCHL at the reduced College student rate, and to receive advanced standing (reduced cost & requirements, 7 post CHE completion credits, and exemption from experience requirements) when applying to become a Certified Health Executive (CHE) through CCHL.
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Course Outline
This 6-week on-line course focuses on the practical application of theory and evidence for leading/managing effective and efficient clinical teams. Content will specifically address fiscal and operational needs of high functioning clinical teams. It is designed to meet the needs of those starting careers in or aspiring towards leadership positions in healthcare. The context within which the leader/manager functions, may include acute care, community, primary health care, and/or long-term care; and the leader/manager’s clients may include frontline health care professionals, unregulated professionals and support staff, and patients and their families. Participants will explore a wide variety of situations, and common issues encountered in these roles.
On a weekly basis, participants are expected to:
- View an e-learning module
- Read required readings
- Actively engage with the course material by participating in learning activities.
For this course, the learning activities / assignments are:
Pre-course access will be available to allow for testing of computers and general navigation.
| Time | Description | Evaluative Components |
|---|---|---|
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Week 1 |
Understanding & Application of Financial Management Skills:
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Discussion Board Post |
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Week 2 |
Resource & supply management
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Learning Activity / Quiz #1: Finances Optional Tutorial |
| Time | Description | Evaluative Components |
|---|---|---|
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Week 3 |
Occupational Health & Safety:
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Discussion Board Post |
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Week 4 |
Resource & supply management
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Learning Activity / Quiz #2: Staffing Optional Tutorial |
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Week 5 |
Day to Day Operations:
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Discussion Board Post |
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Week 6 |
Situational Management:
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Discussion Board Post Final Assignment Optional Tutorial |
Faculty
Cynthia Woodard
Patient Care Director –Oak Valley Health – Markham Stouffville site
Adjunct Lecturer, Lawrence Bloomberg Faculty of Nursing, University of Toronto
Janice Stewart
RN, BScN, MHSc
Registration Information
Fees
- Early Bird price (ends February 10, 2025)
- $870 + HST
- Regular price (starts February 11, 2025)
- $970 + HST
- U of T Nursing Alumni save 15%*
- $825 + HST
- U of T Nursing Adjunct and Status Faculty save 15%**
- $825 + HST
Site Group
A group discount rate of 15% is available for site groups of three or more people. To book please contact pd.nursing@utoronto.ca.
Please Note
- Refund Policy – To withdraw from the course and receive a refund, your written request must be emailed to pd.nursing@utoronto.ca by February 10, 2025. No refunds will be given after this date. All refunds are subject to an administration fee of $100 + tax. As an alternative, a colleague may attend in your place. Please send your substitution request at least 7 days before the course.
- Registration deadline: March 10, 2025.
- *U of T Nursing Alumni discount is available to BScN, MN, PMNP Diploma, MScN or PhD graduates of the Lawrence Bloomberg Faculty of Nursing, University of Toronto.
- **U of T Nursing Faculty discount is available to individuals with a faculty position, adjunct or status appointment, or are a Clinical Instructor (current academic year only) at the Lawrence Bloomberg Faculty of Nursing, University of Toronto.
- Applicable taxes (13% HST) will be added to the registration fees.
- Course Cancellation Policy – The University reserves the right to cancel courses due to unavailability of instructors, facilities or insufficient enrolment. Decisions on course cancellations are made at least 15 calendar days prior to the course starting date, so early registration is recommended. If you enroll in a course that is subsequently cancelled, you may transfer to another section of that course if an alternative is available; or you may receive a full refund. We are not responsible for travel fees or any expenses incurred by you.