Postgraduate Certificate in Health Care Practice and Management
Dual Credential Program
- Students who complete this program will be awarded a Postgraduate Certificate from Sterling College and an Occupational Diploma from Red Deer College.
The Postgraduate Certificate in Health Care Practice and Management is a non-credit program that prepares Internationally Educated Nurses to integrate their prior education and take on management or leadership roles in the dynamic Canadian healthcare environment.
In this comprehensive and applied two-year program, learners will enhance their theoretical nursing knowledge and clinical nursing skills within the Canadian context. The program draws upon management and organizational knowledge to support learners who aspire to manage and lead within healthcare organizations. Foundational business and management concepts are applied to challenges faced by both public and private healthcare organizations.
The theoretical knowledge will be evaluated through multiple-choice exams, case studies, and written assignments. Practical skills will be evaluated via learner demonstration. Professional conduct is expected throughout the program. Completion Requirements: Successful completion of all program courses and course-specific assessments.
Campus Information
VANCOUVER CAMPUS
200 – 1111 Melville St. Vancouver, BC V6E 3V6
LETHBRIDGE CAMPUS
1239-2nd Avenue Lethbridge, AB TJ1 oE5
Intakes
- Jan
- May
- Sep
Application Processing Time in Days: 20
Minimum English Language Requirements
| English Level Description | IELTS (1.0 -9.0) | TOEFL IBT (0-120) | TOEFL CBT (0-300) | PTE (10-90) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expert | 9 | 120 | 297-300 | 86-90 | |
| Very Good | 8.5 | 115-119 | 280-293 | 83-86 | |
| Very Good | 8 | 110-114 | 270-280 | 79-83 | |
| Good | 7.5 | 102-109 | 253-267 | 73-79 | |
| Good | 7 | 94-101 | 240-253 | 65-73 | |
| Competent | 6.5 | 79-93 | 213-233 | 58-65 | |
| Competent | 6 | 60-78 | 170-210 | 50-58 | |
| Modest | 5.5 | 46-59 | 133-210 | 43-50 | |
| Modest | 5 | 35-45 | 107-133 | 36-43 | |
| Limited | 4 | 32-34 | 97-103 | 30-36 | |
| Extremely Limited | < 4 | < 31 | < 93 | < 30 |
PSW Opportunity
If your program was less than 8 months
- You aren’t eligible for a PGWP.
If your program was more than 8 months but less than 2 years
- We may give you a PGWP that’s valid for up to the same length as your study program.
For example, if you completed a 9-month program, we may give you a work permit for up to 9 months.
If your program was 2 years or more
- We may give you a PGWP that’s valid for 3 years.
If you completed more than 1 program
- You may be able to get a PGWP that combines the length of each program.
Each of the programs you completed -
- must be PGWP-eligible and at least 8 months in length
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS
- Applicants must have a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from a recognized institution;
- Applicants must be currently registered as a Registered Nurse (RN) in good standing in their country of origin;
- Applicants must have a minimum of 1125 hours of nursing experience within the last four years prior to application;
- Applicants must have an overall IELTS Academic 6.5 (with no band below 6.0 or equivalent;
- Applicants must pass an assessment test and an interview with the Program Leader
For domestic students, Canadian citizenship or landed immigrant status is required. International students are required to possess a valid study visa, for programs longer than 6 months and prior to the program start date. International students are also required to have sufficient accident and medical insurance coverage to cover any injuries or illnesses that may occur during the educational term.
HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE
It is essential that all international students have medical insurance to cover any health care costs while they are studying at Sterling College.
Your home country may offer student/travel medical insurance options. However, the benefit of purchasing coverage from a Canadian company ensures that Canadian hospitals are able to bill the insurance company directly, so you don’t have to worry about covering bills upfront.
To make things simple, we have made an agreement with StudyInsured to help take care of your health insurance needs. International students may use the link below to register for coverage, submit claims, and view what the plan covers.
If you have any further questions about medical coverage, please speak to your Admissions Advisor who can help you with the process.
ENGLISH LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS
If English is not your first language, you must also have one of the following prerequisites:
- Business Programs: Applicants must have an overall IELTS score of 6.0 (with no band below 5.5) or equivalent.
- Nursing Programs: Applicants must have an overall IELTS score of 6.5 (with no individual band below 6.0) or equivalent.
- I.T. Programs: Applicants must have an overall IELTS score of 6.0 (with no band less than 5.5) or equivalent.
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Post Graduate Diploma or Certificate
- Duration: 02 Year
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Total Tuition Fee:
57600 CAD
Annual Cost of Living: 20635 CAD
Application Fee: 300 CAD