A healthcare management program prepares students for careers in healthcare environmental services management in just two years. The program incorporates both theory and practical and provides students with the knowledge, skills and experience required to build careers in this field.

1. How to Build a Career in Healthcare Environmental Services
Management
A clean, safe and hygienic healthcare facility is a competitive advantage that directly affects its
bottom line. It not only results in increased satisfaction among existing patients but also becomes
a reason for free word-of-mouth publicity. Not only this, it has a direct impact on the attitude and
morale of hospital employees, including doctors, nurses, and administration staff.
Healthcare facilities are prone to infection as patients with various illnesses and diseases visit, in
order to seek medical assistance. Apart from this, dirty or infected linens used material, if not
treated carefully and properly, can worsen the situation.
Therefore, in order to protect workers, clients and patients from environmental hazards present in
healthcare settings, there is an increased need for infection control techniques and methods. It is
of utmost importance to think critically and implement infection control measures regularly, to
ensure the well being of hospital workers and visitors as well as to upgrade the level of patient
care.
Building Careers in Healthcare Environmental Services Management
Healthcare environmental services management is a specialized field. Therefore, it requires
specialized knowledge and skills to seek employment in this field. Centennial College’s healthcare
management program can prepare you for careers in hospitals, nursing homes, and retirement
homes as well as schools, residential buildings and commercial complexes.
The two-year post-secondary program helps students learn to develop, implement and monitor
operating systems, solve various problems, work with a diverse team and adapt to change. The
emphasis is laid on developing healthcare environmental service knowledge, human relations and
business skills, in order to prepare for a challenging career.
During the program tenure, students will study a wide range of subjects, including occupational
health and safety, infection control, the healthcare systems, cleaning and linen methodology, role
of a healthcare environmental services manager, math applications for environmental services,
purchasing and materials management, management and leadership principles, human resources
management, healthcare business practices, plant operations and systems management, labour
relations, cost analysis, and financial management and budgeting.
The healthcare management course also lays emphasis on computer education,
communication and interpersonal skills and professional practice. It incorporates classroom
lectures, field trips, and hands-on practical lab experience and guest speaker presentations.
Students also receive opportunities to put their learning into practice in real world settings through
two industry field placements.
Program Learning Outcomes

2. The graduates of this program demonstrate the ability to apply infection prevention and control
practices in a healthcare setting and contribute to building a safe, hygienic and sanitized
environment. They are capable of managing the healthcare environmental services operations and
develop ongoing strategies to achieve cleanliness and safety goals in a healthcare setting.
They also have the ability to document, generate and maintain records in compliance with the
established healthcare environmental protocol, regulations and regulations. They can also
contribute to the development, implementation and evaluation of the recruitment orientation,
training, and development and retention programs for healthcare environmental services staff.
Eligibility Criteria
In order to be able to apply for this program, students will need:
• Secondary school diploma certificate or equivalent
• Minimum required scores in English Grade 12 C or University, or equivalent
• Minimum required scores in Mathematics Grade 11 M or 12 C or University, or equivalent