Clinician-Administrator Transition (CAT) Certificate

Website: https://www.towson.edu/chp/departments/health-sciences/grad/clinician-administrator-certificate/

Director: Dr. Bo Kyum Yang
Phone: 410-704-2553
Email: byang@towson.edu

The Program is no longer admitting students to this program. The program requirements can be seen within the 2024-25 catalog. 

The Graduate Certificate in Clinician-Administrator Transition is designed for health care clinicians as well as those working in administrative support roles who are interested in developing administrative skills. The program focuses on the practical application of administrative theory, and emphasizes leadership and skill development through a sequence designed to introduce concepts and facilitate application of skills using case studies, evidence-based research projects, information technology and other relevant methodologies. Upon completion of the program, students will possess the knowledge and skills necessary to provide excellence in leadership and day-to-day management in the delivery of health care services.

Individuals enrolled in this 15-unit post-baccalaureate certificate will be able to apply units from this program to master’s degree programs in Child Life, Administration and Family Collaboration or the doctoral program in Occupational Therapy if accepted to those programs.

1. Apply knowledge of leadership and strategic management strategies for high-performing health care organizations;
2. Demonstrate skills in financial management and reimbursement strategies for health care organizations;
3. Utilize training in building, facilitating and supporting diverse, interdisciplinary teams;
4. Apply knowledge of recruitment and retention techniques for health care workforce management; and
5. Demonstrate the ability to apply metrics and tools used in health care quality and safety practices.