This certificate program is delivered completely online.  All 5 classes for the certificate are offered 100% online which means you can complete the certificate from anywhere. 

St. Vincent's Health Care Management Certificate program is designed to impart the practical knowledge and organizational skills expected of today's health care managers.  The program attracts a wide range of health care professionals throughout this field. While work experiences and educational backgrounds may vary greatly, all program participants share the objectives of sharpening their health care management knowledge and skills, and advancing their careers.

About the Program
The Health Care Management Program's highly focus curriculum is an effective, time-efficient way to gain the management techniques needed for advancement within many of today's health care environments. As a student to the program, you'll learn through a combination of theory, practical applications, and real-world case studies, resulting in skills that can be applied immediately within the workplace.

Employment Opportunities
Combining courses in health care management, economics, finance, and legal and ethical issues, the program is ideally suited for practicing middle managers who wish to enhance their expertise, and for health care professionals interested in pursing middle management positions.

Program of Study
The 15-credit program provides a basic foundation in health care management practices.  The program provides the knowledge necessary to identify, analyze, and solve problems, as well as a general overview of organizational behavior, economics, finance, and current legal and ethical issues. Integrated throughout the curriculum are topics of leadership and motivation, in addition to an emphasis on developing skills in communication, negotiation, and teamwork.

Program Courses
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Admission Requirements

1. St. Vincent's College CE Application (PDF)
2. Official High School or GED Transcript
3. Official College Transcripts (if applicable)