Partnership agreement serves as an avenue to promote excellence in the health leadership field
Sault College Health Care Administration (HCA) and Health Care Leadership (HCL) programs have entered into a strategic alliance with the Canadian College of Health Leaders (CCHL) to increase the leadership capabilities of health care managers in Canada.
Through this agreement, participants in the Sault College’s HCA and HCL programs will work towards obtaining their Certified Health Executive (CHE) designation, the only certification program for Canadian health leaders. This program offers individual leaders several benefits including support for lifelong learning in health services leadership; assistance with career advancement; peer recognition and serves as an essential career designation.
Stephan (Steve) Plourde, CHE, Chief Operating Officer at the CCHL, said: “We are excited about this collaboration with Sault College, which demonstrates its commitment to health leadership by incorporating the LEADS framework into its curriculum and promoting the CHE as a preferred designation for its students.”
Theresa Mudge, CHE, Program Coordinator for Sault College’s Health Care Administration and Health Care Leadership programs, added: “This alliance with the Canadian College of Health Leaders represents a shared vision for the future of Canadian health care leadership. By embedding the LEADS framework and CHE pathway into our programs, we are equipping emerging leaders with the knowledge, skills, and values needed to strengthen health organizations, inspire teams, and advance equitable, person-centred systems of care.”
This collaboration will also allow for both organizations to better address the constantly evolving needs of health leaders and align themselves with the LEADS in a Caring Environment framework. This framework is a foundation for Canadian health leadership development and defines the knowledge, skills and attitudes a leader must have to positively contribute to the Canadian health care system.
For more information about The Sault College Health Care Administration and Health Care Leadership programs, visit:
- Health Care Administration (HCA): https://www.saultcollege.ca/programs/business/health-care-administration
- Health Care Leadership (HCL): https://www.saultcollege.ca/programs/business/health-care-leadership-canadian-context
About Sault College
Sault College is a leader in applied education and training, committed to providing innovative programs that meet the evolving needs of learners and employers in Northern Ontario and beyond. Located in Sault Ste. Marie, on the traditional territory of the Anishinaabe and at the heart of the Great Lakes, Sault College is one of 24 publicly funded colleges in Ontario.
For more information, visit: www.saultcollege.ca
About the Canadian College of Health Leaders
The Canadian College of Health Leaders (CCHL), a national member-driven non-profit association, is the connected community that develops, supports, and inspires health leaders across Canada. The College strives to provide the leadership development, tools, knowledge and networks that members need to become high impact leaders in Canadian healthcare.
Through LEADS, the CHE designation, credentialing, training, conferences, mentoring and a nationwide careers network, we support health leaders in every sector and region, from every professional background and at any stage of their career.
Located in Ottawa, the College collaborates with 20 chapters across the country and engages with its 4,500 members and 80 corporate members to promote lifelong learning and professional development while recognizing leadership excellence.
For more information about the College, visit: www.cchl-ccls.ca
Media Enquiries
Theresa Mudge
Program Coordinator Health Care Administration & Health Care Leadership Programs
Sault College
705-759-2554 ext. 3650
theresa.mudge@saultcollege.ca
Stéphane Joannette
Director, Professional Certifications and Strategic Alliances
CCHL
1-800-363-9056 ext. 239
sjoannette@cchl-ccls.ca
