Graduate Diploma in Healthcare Management

(Approved as a vocational program under the Ontario Career Colleges Act, 2005)

The Post Graduate Diploma in Healthcare Management (PGDHM) at Springfield College is a two-year program designed to equip students with the knowledge, leadership, and critical-thinking skills needed to manage healthcare facilities, hospitals, long-term care facilities, and medical or dental offices.

The program focuses on healthcare administration, patient care coordination, health information management, medical billing and coding, electronic health records, and data analysis while emphasizing privacy, confidentiality, and security. Students develop the managerial, clinical, and administrative skills necessary to lead healthcare teams and improve healthcare delivery.

Designed for domestic and international students with post-secondary education in management, healthcare, medicine, nursing, or related fields, the program prepares graduates for leadership and senior management opportunities in Canada’s healthcare sector.

Springfield College offers flexible class schedules, financial assistance for eligible students, and job search guidance to support students in achieving their educational and career goals.

Career Prospects and Opportunities

Job opportunities for P.G. Diploma holder in Healthcare Management Program are plentiful. You can earn around $35 – $55/per hour and above

The work opportunities include following, but not limited to-

Senior managers – health services
Managers – health and social policy development and program administration
Medical/Health Office Managers
Dental Office Managers
Medical/Health Office Administrators
Senior Administrators at Hospitals and long-term care facilities
Hospital Patient Registration Supervisors
Medical/Dental Front Office Supervisors
Medical/Dental/hospital front desk Manager
Managers at Private clinics and nursing homes
Managers at Retirement residences and Senior homes
Special-care homes and integrated-care facilities
Medical Record Managers
Ward Supervisor
Hospital Unit Coordinator
Medical Billing Managers
Dental billing manager
Administrator in Government Health Agencies
Health policy researchers, consultants and program officers

Skills Acquisition

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Duration and Admission Requirements

Post-Secondary Certificate / Diploma / Degree

The Post Graduate Diploma in Healthcare Management at Springfield College is 2 years (104 weeks) in length with the understanding that students will be able to attain essential knowledge and skills to be effective Healthcare Professional and a skilled member of Healthcare System. Those who are currently employed in the medical office, dental offices, dentists, hospitals or other health care institutions can also join this program to receive P.G. diploma or further their skills and knowledge.