Course Overview
This online course covers the essence of leadership in the health sector across Western Canada. The course reviews leadership theories and practice, and introduces the LEADS Framework, a leadership capability profile which is being used in the development and practice of health leaders in Canada. The components of the framework, its relevance, and its impact on practice of emerging leaders will be explored. This course will enable learners to identify, understand, and demonstrate some fundamental behaviours and values of successful emerging health leaders.
Prerequisite(s)
- No prerequisites are required for this course.
Credits
3.0
Domestic fees
$982.03
International fees are typically 3.25 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the course, the student will be able to:
- Evaluate and analyze the principles of leadership.
- Explain the essence of leadership.
- Apply the different types of leadership (transactional, transformational and servant leadership).
- Compare and contrast Leadership key concepts with the key concepts of Management and know where the concepts diverge.
- Analyze authentic situations to know when to use and apply a particular Leadership style.
- Explain the full LEADS framework for health leaders.
- Consider strategies for integrating and initiating needed leadership on all of the LEADS domains.
- Integrate the LEADS Framework concepts to their own health leadership practice.
- Apply LEADS framework domains and leadership principles to example health sector specific scenarios and constraints.
- Appreciate the complexity of multidisciplinary and inter- professional teams in the healthcare environment and the need to demonstrate inter-collaborate practices.
- Demonstrate professional judgment in identifying, documenting and communicating issues in leadership situations.
Effective as of Fall 2012
Related Programs
Fundamentals for Emerging Leaders in Health Care (HLED 7110) is offered as a part of the following programs:
- Indicates programs accepting international students.
School of Health Sciences
- Bachelor of Health Science (Magnetic Resonance Imaging Option)
Bachelor of Health Science Part-time
- Health Leadership
Advanced Certificate Part-time
Course Offerings
Spring/Summer 2026
Below is one offering of HLED 7110 for the Spring/Summer 2026 term.
CRN 61986
Dates
Apr 07 - Jun 26 Loading
- CRN 61986
- $982.03 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 07 - Jun 26 | N/A | N/A | Online |
Duration
12 weeks
Instructor
TBD
Course outline
Important information
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