Diploma in Health Care Management

About the course

Diploma in Health Care Management course encompasses both medical and management fields. The programme is built over four (4) major areas with a capstone applied practicum (clinical placement) during the last semester that will allow trainees to put their knowledge to practice in a community and hospital administrative setting. Diplomas are generally internationally recognized and are known to broaden job prospects and salary potential for those who secure them. This course is typically earned after a student undergoes comprehensive training related to health care management. Commonly covered topics include health care administration, global health systems and clinical and medical administration. Additional attention is frequently given to areas such as human resources, project management, ethics and laws as they relate to health care and health care management and administration. Earning a diploma in healthcare management generally enhances one’s ability to obtain gainful employment within the health care and medical fields. Many who receive diplomas note a substantial salary increase after earning them, too.The Diploma in Healthcare Management will equip students with the appropriate knowledge and personal skills to enable them to contribute effectively to the management of health services and the planning and attainment of goals and objectives.The programme will be of interest both to those who have recently moved into management roles in the health sector and to existing managers who wish to formalise and develop their management skills in the healthcare context. Working in a management role is an essential element of this course, as assessment relates directly to your job role.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

• Clinics
• Rehabilitation Centres
• Hospitals
• Public Health Department
• Community Health Organisations
• Universities and Research Institutions
• Health Insurance Organisations
• Nursing Homes
• Health Care Consulting Firms