SUNY Canton

Microcredential in

Healthcare Leadership

This course is eligible for financial aid for qualified students.

SUNY Canton

Online

Online

Delivery

2 Semesters

Estimated time to complete

12 Credits

Credit-bearing

$350.00

Estimated cost*

What you'll learn

Learn to lead in healthcare! In this microcredential you will examine current challenges in health care that impact health care access, cost, quality and patient experiences. You will begin by learning the fundamentals of the financial management of health care organizations. Then, you will examine socioeconomic factors, which contribute to health disparities, healthcare access, and lack of sufficient diversity in health care. Finally, you will focus on communicating strategically and persuasively in a professional environment. This microcredential is ideal for working professionals in the healthcare field-on the clinical or administrative side-who are seeking to move into leadership positions. Successful completion of this microcredential prepares you for continued study, internships, and to advance in your current role.

An online microcredential from SUNY Canton (12 credits). Registration is completed with SUNY Canton. Eligible for financial aid.

Who can enroll

Ages 18 and up.

Upcoming sections

Section 1:

Open

Section 2:

Open

Section 3:

Open

What you can earn

Healthcare Leadership Microcredential (Digital Badge)

Pathway to Credit

This SUNY Canton course can count toward credit at the SUNY campuses below. Each campus decides how the credit applies; confirm with its admissions or registrar office.

CampusMajorCounts asDegreeCreditsAs of
Dutchess Community CollegeNursingNUR 101 Foundations of NursingCertificate3Mar 15, 2024
Jamestown Community CollegeNursingNUR 101 Foundations of NursingAssociate5Oct 6, 2025
Maritime CollegeHealth SciencesHLT 110 Clinical Laboratory SkillsCertificate3Apr 14, 2024

Dutchess Community College

Major

Nursing

Counts as

NUR 101 Foundations of Nursing

Degree

Certificate

Credits

3

As of

Mar 15, 2024

Jamestown Community College

Major

Nursing

Counts as

NUR 101 Foundations of Nursing

Degree

Associate

Credits

5

As of

Oct 6, 2025

Maritime College

Major

Health Sciences

Counts as

HLT 110 Clinical Laboratory Skills

Degree

Certificate

Credits

3

As of

Apr 14, 2024

Skills covered

Healthcare

Leadership

Financial Management

Strategic Communication

Cultural Competence

Healthcare Costs

Healthcare Access

Healthcare Challenges

Problem Identification

Problem Resolution

* Estimated cost

Each campus will confirm final costs.