Health Services Administration & Management Diploma.

The Healthcare Services Administration & Management Diploma is for people working in healthcare — or ready to enter it — who want to move into coordination, supervisory and management roles.

You will learn how healthcare organizations operate, apply core management practices, and use data to support sound decisions in clinics, hospitals, long-term care and community health settings.

  • 100% online
  • Start any time
  • Complete in as little 
    as 6 months
  • Ministry-approved
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*Approved as a vocational program under the Ontario Career Colleges Act, 2005
PROGRAM OVERVIEW

Who is the Healthcare Services Administration & Management Diploma for?

This diploma is for people working in healthcare — or ready to enter it — who want to move into coordination, supervisory and management roles in hospitals, clinics, long-term care and community health organizations.

It is a good fit if you:
- Work in a medical office, clinic or care facility and want to advance
- Are a healthcare professional trained outside Canada seeking an administrative pathway
- Are changing careers into healthcare and prefer a management role over clinical work
- Need a program that fits around a job — 100% online, self-paced, start any time

What does the Healthcare Services Administration & Management Diploma cover?

The program covers how Canadian healthcare organizations operate and how to manage them. You will learn to: - Explain how Ontario's healthcare system is structured, funded and governed - Apply core management practices — planning, budgeting, staffing and quality improvement — in a healthcare setting - Lead teams effectively and understand the difference between leadership and management - Use data, health technology assessments and evidence-based practice to support decisions - Develop strategy and contribute to clinical governance in a hospital or agency - Apply healthcare marketing, communication and patient-experience principles

PROGRAM FACTS

Credential: Diploma — approved as a vocational program under the Ontario Career Colleges Act, 2005
Delivery: 100% online, self-paced
Duration: Complete in as little as 6 months
Start date: Any time
Institution: Ontario Skills Institute, registered Ontario career college

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Admissions Process.

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Complete an Application Form

Complete an application form and submit it to our Admissions Team for review.

Health Services Administration & Management Diploma

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Meet the Admissions Requirements

  • Have an Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent.
  • Complete an interview with a member of our Admissions Team.
  • Commit to program and job search requirements.
  • For Live Online sessions, you must be able to use your own laptop to participate in class.

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Receive an Acceptance Letter

Once our team has completed the review of your application and determined that you meet our the admissions requirements, we will send you an acceptance letter.

Frequently asked questions

How long does the Healthcare Services Administration & Management Diploma take?

Most students complete the diploma in about 6 months. The program is self-paced and 100% online, so you can go faster or slower depending on your schedule.

What are the admission requirements?

You need an Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent, or mature student status (18 or older) with a passing score on an admissions assessment. Contact admissions to confirm eligibility before you apply.

Is this diploma approved by the Ontario government?

Yes. It is approved as a vocational program under the Ontario Career Colleges Act, 2005, and Ontario Skills Institute is a registered Ontario career college.

How much does the program cost, and are payment plans available?

Tuition is $5,495, and instalment plans are available. Fees are listed on the enrolment page and confirmed in your enrolment contract before you pay.

What jobs can I get after graduating?

Graduates work as clinic or program coordinators, health services supervisors, medical office managers and long-term care administrators. Managers in health care in Ontario earn a median of $56/hour (Job Bank, 2023–2024).

Can I get funding for this program?

Some students qualify for Better Jobs Ontario or employer sponsorship. Eligibility is decided by the funder, not the college — contact admissions and we will help you check.

What do I need to study online?

A computer or tablet with a reliable internet connection, an up-to-date browser, and speakers or headphones. No special software is required.

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