Graduate Certificate in Healthcare Leadership and Education

Plan of Study

Graduate Certificate in Healthcare Leadership and Education – Plan of Study (15 Credit Hours; * transfer credits may reduce this load)

Program Format: Online | Self-Paced | Designed for Licensed Healthcare Professionals

HSC 6301 – Evidence-Based Practice (3.0 credits)

This course equips students with tools to locate, appraise, and apply clinical research into everyday practice. Emphasis is placed on integrating clinical expertise, patient values, and the best available evidence—particularly in aging care settings.

HSC 6302 – Bioethics (3.0 credits)

Explores ethical principles and frameworks guiding decision-making in complex clinical situations. Topics include patient autonomy, end-of-life care, informed consent, and provider responsibilities in aging and vulnerable populations.

HSC 6306 – Leadership in Healthcare and Academia (3.0 credits)

Prepares students to lead in clinical, educational, and policy-making settings. Focus is on strategic leadership, academic mentorship, and the transformation of aging care through advocacy and innovation.

HSC 6307 – Health Promotion and Disease Prevention (3.0 credits)

Centers on population health strategies, preventive screening, and behavior change interventions for aging populations. Students design community outreach and wellness programs to address modifiable risk factors.

HSC 6310 – Instructional Methods for Healthcare Professionals (3.0 credits)

Equips physical therapists to educate patients, students, and peers using evidence-based teaching strategies. Students learn to design, deliver, and evaluate instruction across clinical and academic environments.

Application Requirements

Application and Admissions Process

Graduate Certificate in Healthcare Leadership and Education

Providence Rehab Institute

Step 1: Review Admission Requirements

Ensure you meet the following prerequisites:

Bachelor’s degree (in any field) from a regionally accredited institution

Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale

Minimum of 5 years of clinical practice in any setting

Step 2: Prepare Application Materials

Gather and prepare the following documents:

1) Completed Online Application Form

2) Current Resume or CV(include relevant healthcare experience, certifications, and leadership roles)

3) Personal Statement (500–750 words) Prompt:

Describe your interest in physical therapy, your passion for aging care, and how the program at Providence Health Science Institute aligns with your career goals.

4) Two Letters of Recommendation (emailed to [email protected]); One from a licensed physical therapist; One from a professor, employer, or mentor familiar with your academic or professional potential

5) Official Transcripts from all colleges/universities attended sent to [email protected]

Step 3: Submit Application

Step 4: Admissions Decision

Applicants will receive an admissions decision within 3-4 days of receipt of all materials.

Accepted applicants will receive an official letter of acceptance and enrollment instructions

Application Deadlines

Rolling Admissions: Applications reviewed on a rolling basis.

Students can start at anytime, and complete at their pace.

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