New MHA(CC) partnership introduces leadership certification opportunities for students
There will now be greater opportunities for Master of Health Administration (Community Care) students to certify their skills thanks to the program’s partnership with the Canadian College of Health Leaders (CCHL). (external link, opens in new window)
Through this agreement, MHA(CC) students will be able to work towards obtaining their Certified Health Executive (CHE) designation, the only certification program for Canadian health leaders. This credential offers individual leaders several benefits, including support for lifelong learning in health services leadership, assistance with career advancement and peer recognition, and also serves as an essential career designation.
The CCHL is a national, member-driven, non-profit association which strives to provide the leadership development, tools, knowledge and networks that members need to become high impact leaders in Canadian healthcare.
“We are excited about this collaboration with Ryerson University, who show their commitment to health leadership by committing to have the CHE as a preferred designation for their students,” says Brenda Lammi, the CCHL’s Vice President, Leadership and Professional Development.
The MHA(CC), launched in 2018, is a professional graduate program at the Ted Rogers School of Management that addresses the demand for skilled managers in community healthcare and support. It is the first of its kind in Canada.
“We are both privileged and proud to be entering into this alliance,” says Jim Tiessen, MHA(CC) Program Director. “It offers terrific opportunities for our students to develop the skills required to lead changes in the community care sector and build their careers.”
The partnership will allow for the CCHL and the MHA(CC) to better address the constantly evolving needs of health leaders and align themselves with the LEADS in a Caring Environment (external link) framework. This framework is a foundation for Canadian health leadership development, and defines the knowledge, skills and attitudes a leader must have to positively contribute to the Canadian health care system.
For more information on the Master of Health Administration in Community Care program at Ted Rogers School of Management, visit the website or contact the program at mhacc@torontomu.ca
