UBC’s Master of Health Leadership and Policy program and CCHL renew three-year strategic alliance and LEADS certification

The University of British Columbia’s Master of Health Leadership and Policy (MHLP) program has renewed its strategic alliance and LEADS certification 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 MHLP program can 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.

Brenda Lammi, Vice President, Leadership and Professional Development at CCHL, said: “We are excited about this renewed collaboration with UBC’s MHLP program who show their commitment to health leadership by committing to incorporating the LEADS framework into their curriculum and having the CHE as a preferred designation for their students.”

Dr. Cheryl Segaric, MHLP Program Director at UBC, said: “Through our partnership with CCHL, the CHE designation will position MHLP students as healthcare leaders at the intersection of education and the Canadian health system. The opportunity for MHLP students to integrate leadership development and industry best practices with a commitment to lifelong learning will add tremendous value to their future as health leaders.”

About UBC’s Master of Health Leadership and Policy (MHLP) program

The Master of Health Leadership and Policy (MHLP) degree is for practicing professionals who want to use their leadership skills to promote innovation in health care. With its unique combination of graduate-level courses offered by UBC School of Nursing and UBC Sauder’s Robert H. Lee Graduate School, this interdisciplinary professional master’s degree is designed to give healthcare professionals the advanced clinical knowledge, fundamental business insight and practical leadership skills to accelerate their careers and drive change in their field.

For more information about the University of British Columbia’s Master of Health Leadership and Policy (MHLP) program, visit: www.mhlp.ubc.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 4,000 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