January 2009 - December 2009
In these times of financial constraint and increased pressure to perform, financial management skills make the difference. This course, which is designed to meet the needs of health care managers, will show you how to plan more effectively and deal with the issues that affect finances in your area of responsibility.
Comments from Past Participants:
“I found the course helpful and will implement the use of the variances and indicators at my work.”
“For me seeing the other side of the budget preparation and perceived level of complexity was good!”
“The funding background was very good - federal and provincial parts!”
“Good overview of finance and budget management.”
“I have a broader view of finance in the budgeting process.”
This program is also available on a regional basis. For information or to schedule a program in your area, please contact Marisa Violante, Educational Services at 416-205-1309 ; fax (416) 205-1340; e-mail: mviolante@oha.com
Topics include:
- Making full use of government funding and other sources of revenue to support your department/unit;
- Forecasting and justifying workload volumes;
- Assessing and monitoring productivity by using workload productivity indicators;
- Establishing and justifying staffing levels;
- Using proven techniques to analyze budget/actual variances; Separating volume related variances from cost related
variances;
- Dealing more effectively with the finance department and administration regarding financial matters;
- Achieving better financial control of your department/unit;
- Assessing the impact of new and/or expanded programs and medical staff changes in your department/unit.
Program Leader:
Eric Sparks is President of EKS Associates Inc., a company specializing in financial management consulting. In addition to an active and varied training schedule, Mr. Sparks provides consulting services to health care organizations.
Completion Criteria:
All OHA courses award a certificate of completion at the successful conclusion of a program. Generally, the completion criteria includes attendance to at least 75% of classes, a written test, and / or the presentation / submission of a project. In order to receive a certificate of completion all course requirements for classroom-based programs must be completed within four weeks of course end date.
Diploma in Health Care Management:
The Diploma in Health Care Management is awarded to individuals who have successfully completed Leading Management in the New Millennium.
Level I and Level II, and seven advanced courses consisting of the following four required advanced courses: Applied Research Methods; Financial Management & Budgeting; Managing Human Resources; Principals and Applications of Health Law, and three (3) elective courses chosen from the remainder of our advanced curriculum for a total of nine (9) credits.
Registration Information:
Payment of the registration fee is required prior to the conference to guarantee a space.
Fee: $660.00 plus GST $33.00 = $693.00
The registration fee includes general program expenses, materials, light refreshments and beverages.
To register, please contact:
Margaux Booth
Educational Services, Ontario Hospital Association
200 Front Street West, Suite 2800
Toronto, Ontario M5V 3L1
Phone: (416) 205-1347
Fax: (416) 205-1340
Email: mbooth@oha.com