The Diploma in Health Services Administration (DHSA) program is designed to prepare students for a career in health care at the managerial level. It meets the needs of those currently employed in the health care sector in a managerial capacity, particularly, middle managers in medium and large institutions, administrators in small facilities, and employees in community health, long-term care, primary care, multi-service centres, and community health boards.
The program provides a conceptual background for the increasingly complex managerial tasks performed in health institutions, agencies, and health-related government departments. Every effort is made to balance political, social, economic, cultural, medical, and ethical approaches to understanding the health care delivery system with those of the management sciences. Students may complete the DHSA program using on-line technology on a full-time or part-time basis.
The Diploma in Health Services Administration (DHSA) is primarily designed for individuals who are currently working in the health sector wishing to pursue formal training in health administration [undergraduate level]. Applicants must meet the Dalhousie University undergraduate admission requirements to warrant consideration into this program. It is recommended that students have work or volunteer experience in the Health Services industry. Students may not apply directly from high school.
In addition to Official Transcripts, students are required to submit a current resume and at least one letter of reference, attesting to the applicants good character and ability to successfully complete the DHSA.
Applications should be submitted as early as possible, and not later than July 1 for September admission, November 15gh for January admission and March 15 for May admission
All students must observe the University Academic Regulations.
The program is conducted through the Internet and web-based conferencing with a product called Blackboard Learning System (BLS). It provides a learning environment where students direct their learning. BLS consists of a suite of tools, which provide mechanisms for interactive exercises, such as group discussions, presentations, and information sharing.
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