Full course description
This badge demonstrates successful completion of IGNITE, a healthcare leadership program designed to help students develop their Interpersonal Growth through self-awareness and expanding skills in Negotiation, Influence, Transformative Change, and Empowerment. This program approaches the fundamentals of leadership in healthcare by focusing on leading self, leading others, and leading transformational change. Students gain an increased self-awareness of their own leadership style and the importance of learning to adjust their style in various healthcare contexts. Additional topics focus on the importance of developing strong communication skills, and maximizing influence within a team, across an organization, and with other leaders. The changing healthcare landscape and how effective leadership can drive individual, team, and organizational transformation are also discussed.
Earning Criteria
Complete four online modules on Leading Self, Leading Others, Leading Tomorrow (Transformation), and Leadership Capstone. Each module requires students to read articles, watch videos, complete leadership reflection discussion posts, and successfully complete a summative quiz. Participants also attend 5-6 synchronous Zoom sessions on content covered during the course. Assessments such as DiSC and Emotional Intelligence are provided along with instructor feedback.
Who is Eligible
Undergraduate and graduate students in healthcare programs and healthcare professionals.
Contact Information
For more information, contact Kay Thiemann, k.thiemann@unf.edu