Western University, Faculty of Health Sciences, Applied Health Sciences program and CCHL Renew Three-Year Strategic Alliance
The renewed partnership agreement promotes excellence in the health leadership field and provides students in the Master of Health Sciences (MHSc) in Applied Health Sciences program with an expedited and cost-effective pathway to the Certified Health Executive (CHE) Program.
Western University’s Applied Health Sciences program in the Faculty of Health Sciences, has renewed its strategic alliance with the Canadian College of Health Leaders (CCHL) to increase the leadership capabilities of health care managers in Canada.
The CHE designation is the only national 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 CCHL, said: “The continuation of our partnership with Western University speaks to the strength of our collaboration and the tangible impact we are achieving together in advancing health leadership.”
“Western’s ongoing partnership with CCHL reflects our commitment to providing transformative learning experiences that support our students’ career aspirations and contribute to the future of health care in Canada,” says Shaun Boe, Dean of Western’s Faculty of Health Sciences. “Developing leaders who are well positioned to serve the health care system is essential to our future, and the Faculty of Health Sciences at Western University is proud to support the development of tomorrow’s health care leaders.”
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.
About the Western University, Faculty of Health Sciences, Applied Health Sciences program
Western University’s fully online Master of Health Sciences (MHSc) Degree in Applied Health Sciences gives students from a variety of health-related backgrounds the tools they need to stay ahead and be leaders in their fields. Students are challenged to leverage research, health information and interdisciplinary collaboration to help solve the health care issues of tomorrow.
For more information about the program, visit: https://www.uwo.ca/fhs/programs/ahs/masters.html
About the College
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
Maggie MacLellan
Communications Manager
Western University, Faculty of Health Sciences
519-661-2111 ext. 82269
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Stéphane Joannette
Director, Professional Certifications & Strategic Alliances
Canadian College of Health Leaders
1-800-363-9056 ext. 239
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