Centennial College's Healthcare Environmental Services Management (HESM) program was designed to meet the high demand for qualified environmental services managers with the ability to develop systems and processes to protect workers, clients and patients from environmental hazards in the health care setting and operate buildings that are safe. Our HESM diploma program is the only one of its kind in Cananda!
Today's health care environment is changing, and there's an increased need for infection control measures, outbreak or pandemic planning, isolation cleaning levels, emergency preparedness and timely response in the health care setting. In this college health diploma program's courses, you'll learn to develop, implement, and monitor healthy and safe operating systems and preventative maintenance in the housekeeping, laundry, maintenance and transportation areas within the environmental services department of a health care facility. You'll also learn about the emergence of new technologies and modernized processes to fight antibiotic-resistant "superbugs" and to help support disease control and prevention of Healthcare-Associated Infections (HAIs).
The curriculum will include concepts of Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) as well as going "green" for a healthier environment and to reduce pollution and the carbon footprint. You'll also research the use of effective eco-friendly products with lower volatile organic compounds.
Career Outlook
Healthcare Environmental Services Management
Director of Environmental Services
Environmental Services Supervisor
Environmental Services Manager
Support Services Supervisor
Healthcare Facilities Building Operations Manager
Housekeeping and/or Laundry Supervisor
Linen and Transportation Supervisor
Property Manager
Education Pathways
Successful graduates of this Healthcare Environmental Services Management diploma program have the opportunity to apply their learning for credits toward further study at the degree level.