School of Health Administration

Dalhousie University

Certificate in Emergency Health Services System Planning

Application Deadline

  • March 1st for September admission
  • November 15th for January admission
  • March 15th for May admission
  • Late applications may be considered
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Understand emergency health systems and how they work

Two Emergency workers put patient in Ambulance

The Certificate in Emergency Health Services System Planning (CEHSP) enables managers to design an EHS system which meets the needs of any given community, integrating planning cycles with the unique traits of an EHS structure.  Designed by and for EHS professionals and suitable for current managers as well as those considering career progression, the program also teaches participants to design efficient pre-hospital care systems through an emergency health need assessment.  

Our participants progress to roles in Emergency and Disaster Planning, Emergency Health Services, and Management Agencies. 

Why take the Certificate in Emergency Health Services System Planning?
  1. Reinforce your experience: Get a certificate to complement your experience in the emergency field.
  2. Kick off your career: The CEHSP is a great way to get your foot in the door if you want a job in the healthcare system in the areas of emergency or disaster management.
  3. Move up the ladder: Progress in your career and enter a managerial role with the added knowledge the Certificate will provide.
  4. Prepare for further, flexible development options: Once you've completed the CEHSP, you may choose to complete the sister program: the Certificate in Emergency Health System Management.  This would leave you with just four further courses to complete to achieve your Diploma in Emergency Health Services Management (DEHSM).  It's also a great way to prepare yourself for the Master of Health Administration (MHA).

Curriculum

The one-year certificate features both academic and results-oriented curriculum.  Students accepted into the Certificate in Emergency Health Services System Planning (CEHSP) take the following half credit classes:

  • Fall Semester - Required Course
    HESA 4004     - Healthcare Planning

  • Winter Semester - Required Course
    HESA 4200 - Epidemiology for Managers

  • Summer Semester - Required Course
    HESA 4030 - Emergency Medical Services System Design

Program Delivery

The Certificate in Emergency Health Services System Planning (CEHSP) is fully online and fully flexible, but with an instructor always on hand to help. The certificate is conducted through Dalhousie's e-Learning platform, Brightspace, a well-established suite of tools which allow you undertake reading, view recordings and complete work when you wish, whilst also participating in group discussion with your fellow participants.

Admission Requirements

You must meet the Dalhousie University undergraduate admission requirements to be considered for this program. This certificate program does not typically accept people applying directly from high school. It is recommended that you have work or volunteer experience in the health services industry before applying for the program.

A complete application consists of the following documents:

  • A completed application form and fee
  • An official transcript of the record of academic work completed to date
  • One letter of reference (academic or professional)
  • Resume/curriculum vitae
  • TOEFL (international applications)

Application deadlines are:

  • March 1 for September start
  • November 15 for January start
  • March 15 for May start

Contact Us

For further information regarding the certificate, write, email or call:

Phone
 (902) 494-7097
Fax
 (902) 494-6849
Email
 healthadmin@dal.ca
Mailing Address
 Facutly of Health
School of Health Administration
Dalhousie University
Sir Charles Tupper Medical Building
5850 College Street, 2nd Floor
PO Box 15000
Halifax, NS   B3H 4R2
Courier/Location Address: School of Health Administration
Dalhousie University
Sir Charles Tupper Medical Building
5850 College Street, 2nd Floor Halifax, NS  B3H 4R2  Canada