Healthcare Management E-Portfolio: Seneca College, Semester 1

This e-portfolio project, created by a student pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Healthcare Management at Seneca College, provides a comprehensive overview of their academic journey and career aspirations. The portfolio includes a self-introduction, outlining educational goals, hobbies, and interests, with a focus on becoming a healthcare center manager. It showcases reflections on the first semester, detailing insights gained in social and healthcare management strategies, and a grasp of the Canadian business system. The portfolio outlines short-term and long-term goals, such as timely homework submissions, CPR certification, and securing a management position. Course outlines for the first semester, including Introduction to Canadian Business, Business Statistics, Introduction to the Canadian Healthcare System, Introduction to Health Informatics, and Writing Strategies, are provided, demonstrating the student's understanding of the healthcare field. The project also highlights extracurricular activities and the importance of a strong support system, demonstrating the student's commitment to both academic and personal growth. A reference to the Honours Bachelor of Healthcare Management program at Seneca College and the World Health Organization's framework for strengthening health systems is included.

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About me
Welcome to my E-portfolio. While navigating through this portfolio, you will get to
know a little about my educational goals, hobbies, and my interests. You will find samples of my
coursework at Seneca College and an outline of what I have achieved through diligent work and
practice. You will also find a review of my short-term and long-term goals, as well as learn a
little about my extra-curricular activities.
I am a student undertaking a Bachelor’s degree in Healthcare Management at Seneca
College. I am motivated by the hope that by undertaking this course, I will be filling a gap in the
job market. My ambition is to be a healthcare center manager and to foster a positive impact on
healthcare practices in the field. As a manager, I intend to ensure a patient-centered approach to
healthcare by prioritizing the needs of the patients while adhering to all relevant medical
regulations and guidelines.
Aside from schoolwork and my professional goals, I am actively involved in outdoor and
social activities. Iespecially enjoy rock-climbing, snowboarding, canyoneering, backpacking,
scuba diving and hiking. I am a strong believer in the significance of productive social activities.
It is for this reason that I have a close relationship with my friends and family who occupy a
pivotal role in my life.

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Reflections so far in year one semester one
During my brief period as a student as Seneca College, I have gained valuable social and
healthcare management strategies. Furthermore, due to the College’s diversity and dedication to
ensuring a wholesome learning activity, I have learned a lot on business and the set-up of the
Canadian business system.
Goals and Outcomes year one semester one
As an outgoing student, I aspire to take full advantage of my professors and the various
sources of information available at Seneca College. The College was an appealing choice due to
its reputable background and commitment to providing quality healthcare education governed by
the LEADS framework. So far, I have had great success in my classes, and have enjoyed the
relationships that I have made with teachers and students alike.
Some of my weaknesses include the fact that English is not my first language hence it is
difficult to comprehend some of the courses. However, as a solution, I am being tutored so that I
can improve on his and become proficient. Another weakness is procrastination; I always do my
assignments at the last minute. I have started to set goals on when I am to finish my tasks. I am
also learning how to improve my organizational skills so that I can have better results when I do
any tasks given.
Short-term goals Long-term goals
 Turn all of my homework in on time.  Working in a health-focused and
enjoyable environment where I can
help others while doing what I love.
 Keep all of my homework and
coursework organized.
 Apply the basic research skills learnt
for future business decisions.

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 Receive my CPR certification.  Get into good work program in the
health management field so that I can
sharpen my professional skills.
 Receive exemplary grades in all of my
courses.
 Complete all my courses required in
the degree to secure my graduation.
 Apply for scholarships each semester so I
can continue my education
 Graduate with a good grade so that I
can secure a great job.
 Meet with my advisor each semester  Develop a reliable professional
network.
Coursework year one semester one
Here are the course outlines of what I have done so far.
Semester 1 Relationship to health
BAB100 Introduction to Canadian Business
This will enable me learn how
businesses in this case the health
department are managed in accordance
with Canada’s rules and management
guidelines. Also I will learn any
challenges that face the health
management field.
BAB210 Business Statistics With what I have learnt in this course I
will be able to collect data and compile
everything with every study carried out
in a hospital setting. Also learn to use

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the statistic software to be used while
carrying out statistical studies.
BHM180 Introduction to the Canadian Healthcare
System
I learnt about the Canadian system the
guidelines and rules that are to be
followed when managing any
healthcare facility. It enables me to be
up to date with any changes that may
have occurred.
BHM181 Introduction to Health Informatics
I will primarily be able to provide
administrative support to the
occupation, and specialists who have
the task create, maintain, and finally
ease the use of several health records
structures for the medical facilities
they are put under.
ENG106 Writing Strategies It will enable me be good at writing
proposals when looking for funding or
addressing a board of governors at any
healthcare facility. Also I will be
proficient in writing reports on the
activities of the facility that I will be
managing so that I can update my

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bosses on what is going on.

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Reference
Honours Bachelor of Healthcare Management. (2017). Senecacollege.ca. Retrieved 17 October
2017, from http://www.senecacollege.ca/programs/fulltime/BHM.html
World Health Organization. (2007). Everybody's business--strengthening health systems to
improve health outcomes: WHO's framework for action.