The Centre for Executive Development
Certificate in Starting Your Own Business in Health and Healing (11 contact hours) Have you dreamed of creating your own business in health and wellness? Becoming an entrepreneur in this growing field can provide you with independence, flexibility, personal fulfillment, control over your own life, and incredible financial rewards. In this innovative program, you’ll learn how to make your dreams of building a health-related business a reality. This program will guide you through the steps to building your own business. You’ll explore the different options for creating your business and learn how to develop a successful business plan that reflects your vision and allows you to compete in your target market. You’ll gain information about financing your business, and see how to create an effective marketing strategy to help ensure your success. You’ll also examine the secrets of successful entrepreneurs. Throughout the program, you’ll get access to sample documents and worksheets. By the end, you’ll have virtually everything you need to embark on creating your own health and wellness business. Program Benefits: The Starting Your Own Business in Health and Healing certificate program offers a multidisciplinary educational experience. Your certificate in Starting Your Own Business in Health and Healing will distinguish you as a knowledgeable, skilled, and committed professional. This program will: enhance your professional marketability; build your skills and competencies; fulfill continuing education requirements for many professionals Career Opportunities: The Starting Your Own Business in Health and Healing certificate program provides health care professionals and interested individuals in a wide range of careers with the knowledge and skills to effectively meet the needs of a culturally diverse patient and client population. Today, opportunities exist in the fields of nursing, social work, massage therapy, teaching, hospice care, administration, and research. Opportunities also exist within government programs and agencies; public and private institutions that provide health, education, and social services; research centers; special interest groups; colleges and universities; and corporate human resources divisions. Participants: This certificate is relevant for registered nurses, nurse practitioners, licensed vocational nurses, practical nurses, nursing assistants, social workers, occupational therapists, recreation therapists, physical therapists, respiratory therapists, administrators, psychologists, marriage and family therapists, dieticians, educators, personal care assistants, volunteers, physicians, physician’s assistants, chiropractors, clergy, physical fitness professionals, and interested individuals. Note: All healthcare providers are responsible for checking the Accreditation” list to determine if this course awards contact hours for their profession. Curriculum: The Starting Your Own Business in Health and Healing certificate program consists of a total of 6 courses: Starting Your Own Business in Holistic and Integrative Health: Preparing for the Change Choosing the Business Structure for your Health and Wellness Business Creating a Business Plan for Your Health and Wellness Business Financing Your Business in Health and Wellness Marketing Your Health and Wellness Business Secrets of Successful Healthcare Entrepreneurs Certificate in Legal and Ethical Issues in Healthcare (12 contact hours) Healthcare professionals face ethical and legal dilemmas every day of their professional lives. In this certificate
