Program Description
This program prepares students to be able to perform management roles in a First Nation community by providing them with the required knowledge and skills for all management functions. It replaces the former Health Management, First Nation Social Development and First Nation Home & Community Care Management programs. The two-year diploma program requires the student to complete 20 core management courses plus two courses in the program specialization (Community Health, Social Development or Community Wellness) of the student’s choice. All courses are comprised of 40 hours of study in a one-week modular format. This enables students who are currently employed to study while continuing to work.
Core Courses (40 hours each)
- Case Management I & II
- Communications I & II
- Community Program Planning I & II
- Contemporary First Nation Issues
- Financial Planning I & II
- Human Resource Management I, II & III
- Interpersonal Communications
- Management Studies I, II, and III
- Networking & Marketing
- Policies & Procedures
- Presentations
- Proposal Writing
Specialization Streams
Students complete the two courses in their chosen area of specialization, plus one of the optional courses.
Social Development
- Addictions
- Counseling
Community Health
- Medical Terminology I
- Medical Terminology II
Community Wellness
- Addictions
- Counseling
Optional Courses:
- Database / Excel
- Delivering Workshops
Admission Requirements
You are invited to apply if you have:
- Senior 4 or equivalent education standing, or
- Achieved a combination of education and experience as a mature student.