Dual Degree - Graduate Certificate - Health Administration and Leadership (0294/0284/0283) & College Certificate - Dental Assisting - Levels I and II (0341)

Students can turn their education and passion for health into a rewarding career as a leader in the health sector.  There has never been a more exciting time to move into a leadership role in health than in today’s increasingly complex and dynamic environment. Health Administration and Leadership focuses on real-world contemporary issues and provides students with the opportunity to acquire the practical skills students will need to be successful as a leader in a health organization.

Study and learn with high-quality educators in a personalized learning environment created by the faculty and practicing leaders who are committed to every students' success.  Earn an Ontario College Graduate Certificate in Health Administration and Leadership in just two semesters.  Gain a solid understanding of the provincial and federal health system with curriculum developed to prepare learners to lead today and in the future. Students will develop health administration and leadership skills in ethics, policy and law, research, operations, cultural safety, human resources, and finance.  Indigenous learning outcomes are weaved throughout the curriculum in order to develop an understanding of the importance of reconciliation and diversity of perspectives. Additionally, students will gain practical experience through a capstone project while working with industry leaders on current issues health organizations are facing.

Confederation College’s Dental Assisting (Levels I and II) certificate program will provide students with the knowledge and hands-on practical skills they need to work in a dental office. As a dental assistant, students will become a vital member of the oral health team who works in a collaborative, professional and ethical manner. The one-year certificate program prepares students for a variety of related tasks such as clinical chair-side assistant; laboratory, radiography, and/or administration; and health education and promotion. Courses cover many topics such as microbiology, dental radiography theory, orofacial anatomy, dental materials, dental office procedures and medical interventions.