104 Weeks
Diploma in Health Services Administration
Prepare for leadership roles in healthcare management. Learn about healthcare systems, finance, policy regulations, and human resource management in the medical sector.
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Lead and Innovate in Healthcare Administration
The Diploma in Health Services Administration at Western Community College prepares students for administrative positions within the healthcare industry.
The program offers comprehensive insights into healthcare systems, policy development, financial management, and human resource strategies. Graduates are equipped to take on leadership roles, ensuring efficient and effective delivery of health services.
- In-depth understanding of healthcare systems and policies.
- Training in healthcare management, finance, and human resources.
- Preparation for leadership roles in various healthcare settings.
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Career Opportunities
Enter the Thriving Healthcare Industry
$46*
Graduate Employment HOURLY Rate
*Based on Canada Job Bank
Graduates from this program can enter into the following occupations.
- Health Services Manager: Oversee operations in hospitals, clinics, and other healthcare facilities.
- Healthcare Administrator: Manage budgets, staffing, and compliance within healthcare organizations.
- Clinical Coordinator: Ensure quality patient care by coordinating clinical services.
- Medical Office Manager: Supervise administrative staff and manage office procedures in medical practices.
- Health Policy Analyst: Develop and analyze policies to improve healthcare delivery and outcomes.
Why Study at Western Community College
Western Community College offers students an inclusive and vibrant learning environment, with dedicated support services to ensure your academic success and personal well-being.
- Installment-based, low tuition fee.
- Choose weekday, weekend, or evening classes to fit your schedule.
- Part-time or full-time class schedule.
- Free CLB preparation classes (*Conditions Apply).
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Admission Requirements
To enroll in the Diploma in Health Services Administration, applicants must meet the following requirements:
Grade 12 or Mature Student Status (19 years of age or more).
Language Proficiency Requirements: To demonstrate language proficiency, applicants must meet at least one of the following criteria:
Option 1: Secondary Education Evidence that three years of full-time secondary education (Grades 8-12) have been successfully completed in English in a country where English is one of the principal languages. This includes successful completion of a BC Adult Graduation program. The student needs to have a minimum of English 10 or higher with a minimum Grade C or higher.
Option 2: Post-Secondary Education Evidence that two years of full-time post-secondary education have been completed in the program’s language of instruction at an accredited institution in a country where the language of instruction is one of the principal languages. Language development (ELL) courses cannot be included.
Option 3: Standardized Language Test Achievement of minimum scores on a recognized standardized language test. Test results should be valid at the time of enrollment.
| Name of English language assessment/test | Minimum score(s)/level(s)* |
|---|---|
| International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic | Minimum overall score of 5.5 (no less than 5.0 in any module) |
| Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) IBT | Minimum overall score of 46 |
| Canadian Academic English Language Assessment (CAEL) | Minimum overall score of 40 |
| Canadian English Language Proficiency Index Program (CELPIP) | Listening 6, Speaking 6, Reading 5, and Writing 5. |
| Duolingo English Test (DET) | Minimum overall score of 95 |
| Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic | Minimum overall score of 43 |
| Cambridge English Qualifications: B2 First exam (FCE) Institutions may include other Cambridge Qualifications at a higher level (i.e., C2 Proficiency (CPE)). | Minimum overall score of 160 or “C” |
| Cambridge Linguaskill | Minimum overall B2 level |
| LANGUAGECERT Academic | Minimum overall B2 level |
| The Michigan English Test (MET) | Minimum overall B2 level |
| iTEP Academic | Minimum overall score of 3.5 |
| EIKEN | Minimum placement of Grade Pre-1 |
(Validity period of these test results is two years.)
The following countries are recognized for education completed in English:
| American Samoa | Dominica | Lesotho | St. Kitts & Nevis |
| Anguilla | Falkland Islands | Liberia | St. Lucia |
| – | Fiji | Malta | St. Vincent & the Grenadines |
| Australia | Gambia | Mauritius | Tanzania |
| Bahamas | Ghana | Montserrat | Trinidad & Tobago |
| Barbados | Gibraltar | New Zealand | Turks & Caicos Islands |
| Belize | Grenada | Nigeria | Uganda |
| Bermuda | Guam | Seychelles | United Kingdom |
| Botswana | Guyana | Sierra Leone | US Virgin Islands |
| British Virgin Islands | Ireland | Singapore | USA |
| Canada | Jamaica | South Africa | Zambia |
| Cayman Islands | Kenya | St. Helena | Zimbabwe |
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Gain the skills you need for success and take the first step toward a rewarding career. Enroll today to learn essential industry knowledge, enhance your expertise, and open doors to new opportunities.
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Total program
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8
CAMPUS LOCATIONS ACROSS BC
$46*
Graduate Employment HOURLY Rate
97%
Graduate Employment Rate
| Course No. | Name | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| ACCT011 | Accounting Principles 1 | 80 |
| ACCT012 | Accounting Principles 2 | 80 |
| ACCT017 | Computerized Accounting | 80 |
| BUSM010 | Business Communication | 80 |
| BUSM020 | Management Fundamentals | 80 |
| BUSM022 | Organizational Behaviour | 80 |
| BUSM028 | Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management | 80 |
| BUSM040 | Business Law in Canada | 80 |
| BUSM050 | Marketing Principles | 80 |
| BUSM070 | Human Resource Management | 80 |
| BUSM230 | Introduction to Business Finance | 80 |
| BUSM360 | Business Research Methods | 80 |
| COMP011 | Fundamentals of Computers | 80 |
| ECON010 | Microeconomics | 80 |
| ECON011 | Macroeconomics | 80 |
| MATH015 | Business Mathematics | 80 |
| STAT024 | Business Statistics | 80 |
| PHAD028 | Health Care Delivery in Canada | 80 |
| PHAD029 | Health Care Ethics in Canada | 80 |
| BUSM130 | Strategic Management | 80 |
| PHAD031 | Health Care Project Management | 80 |
| PHAD032 | Health Information Systems | 80 |
| PHAD033 | Social Determinants of Health | 80 |
| PHAD034 | Planning and evaluating Health Promotion Programs | 80 |
| PHAD035 | Health Care Seminar | 80 |
| ENGL100 | Introduction to English Academic Writing | 80 |
| Total Hours | 2080 |
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Tuition & Financing
We offer competitive tuition rates and flexible financing options to make your education at Western Community College both accessible and affordable.
This program has been approved by the registrar of the Private Training Institutions Regulatory Unit (PTIRU) of the Ministry of Advanced Education, Skills and Training.
BC Student Loan
In-house Financing
Student Line of Credit
Scholarships
Our dedicated Financial Aid Officers will help you every step of the way.
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