Dentistry and healthcare are seeing a massive shift. With changing patient needs and increasing demands on all healthcare providers, it is critical to understand your role in the bigger picture. This course ties in leadership theories and breaks them down into skills you can apply in your personal or professional life. Upon completing this course, students will identify and evaluate their leadership style through the leadership models discussed and complete a personal SWOT analysis to help you evaluate your values and professional growth at every career level.

Course Objectives

1. Identify leadership theories and how these are applied in healthcare.

2. Compare/contrast differences between managing, leading, and following.

3. Create your own SWOT Analysis and identify your leadership style.