Arcadia University’s Department of Physical Therapy has launched the new online Healthcare Management and Leadership Certification program, beginning Spring 2021, that bridges the gap between clinical practice and administration.

“The way healthcare is going in the United States, clinicians are taking on more leadership roles without knowing the operational side of running a business,” said Kathleen Fortier, DPT, MBA, Healthcare Management and Leadership Certification program director.

The new online certificate program prepares the next generation of healthcare managers for a lifelong pursuit of professionalism, knowledge, innovation, stewardship, and leadership for an improved healthcare system to meet the needs of all populations.

“We wanted to design something practical and financially affordable that would also allow students to become managers and leaders in today’s healthcare climate. Then, if they want to pursue an MBA, they can,” said Fortier.

Throughout the six, three- credit online courses, students will work together in interdisciplinary and collaborative teams replicative of successful networks and partnerships in the healthcare industry while getting real hands-on experience.

Students in the one to three-year program can qualify for financial aid. After the program is completed, the courses within the program can be applied toward an Arcadia University MBA.

Find more information about the Healthcare Management and Leadership Certification program here.