Specialist Certificate in Clinical Leadership
Course code: SC-CLNLEAD
February, July
AUD $10,248 (2026 indicative first year fee). Commonwealth Supported Places (CSPs) are not available
February, July
AUD $10,496 (2026 indicative first year fee)
IELTS 6.5: with no band less than 6.0
Course structure
Overview
In this course, you will learn evidence-based leadership practices, conflict resolution, ethical issues in clinical leadership and coaching and developing others. You’ll also have the opportunity to implement this learning in your own professional setting as you develop practical and effective leadership skills.
Learning outcomes
- Learn how to manage issues and challenges to achieve the best outcome for your organisation
- Understand how to influence healthcare systems in order to fund initiatives
- Discover how to manage, develop and coach others in a clinical context
- Learn how to collaborate effectively and lead cross-functional teams.
Course structure
The Specialist Certificate comprises two core subjects, delivered via intensive two-day teaching periods and supported by online resources.
Delivery dates
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Explore the subjects you could choose as part of this certificate.
Complete all of the following
| Accordion | |
|---|---|
| Leadership in Clinical Settings · 12.5 pts |
The healthcare system requires leaders, and many clinicians anticipate taking on leadership positions, or find themselves in leadership roles, without any formal education in leadership. This can have negative consequences for the leader, colleagues, patients and healthcare organisations. The purpose of this subject is to provide clinical leaders (and aspiring leaders) with knowledge of leadership practices and the opportunity to implement this learning and acquire new skills. Subject content will be grounded in evidence-based knowledge produced by leadership scholars and practiced by leaders within healthcare organisations. Topics covered will include:
Teaching/learning formats include:
The informal exchange of insights and experiences among participants is a key aspect of learning. |
| Leading Healthcare Change for Impact · 12.5 pts |
Today's healthcare system is multifaceted, complicated and often resistant to change. This subject will examine strategies for leading change in clinical settings and healthcare organisations. Participants will learn how to build and lead change initiatives, as well as to access resources, negotiate with others and effectively deal with obstacles as they implement their innovative programs. Topics covered will include:
Teaching/learning formats include:
The informal exchange of insights and experiences among participants is a key aspect of learning. |