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Access to Professions Page
Professions

There are many barriers to accessing the Professions for new immigrants. In response many professional associations and not-for-profit organizations have created resources, supports and training for immigrants. Included below are links to assist access to the professions.

Information on accessing Skilled Trades

 

General Information

HealthForce Ontario Links by Occupation
Entry to Practice Requirements (HealthForceOntario)
Regulatory Colleges (HealthForceOntario)

 

Nurses


CNO Career Map for Internationally Educated Nurses

CNO Fact Sheet: The CNO and Internationally Educated Nurses
CNA Canadian Registered Nurse Examination Readiness Test

 

Bridging Programs

CARE Centre for Internationally Educated Nurses (Toronto, Hamilton, and London)
Bridging Program at Algonquin College/ University of Ottawa
The Practical Nursing Diploma Completion (Fast Track) Program for Internationally Educated and RPN Certificate Nurses at Centennial College
Bridging Program at Mohawk College/ McMaster University
Practical Nursing Diploma Bridging Program at George Brown College
Bridging Program at Fanshawe College

 

Physicians


The Association of International Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario
International Medical Graduates Routes to Licensure in Ontario
HealthForceOntario Page for International Medical Graduates Living in Ontario
Career Transitions for International Medical Doctors
Medical Council of Canada Self-Administered Evaluating Examination - An online tool for graduates of international medical schools.
Communication & Cultural Competence Program - Online program for International medical graduates to learn Canadian context.

Dietitians


College of Dietitians of Ontario Career Map for Internationally Educated Dietitians
Ryerson University Internationally Educated Dietitians Pre-registration Program

 

Medical Laboratory Technologists


Career Map for Internationally Educated MLTs
The College of Medical Laboratory Technologist's Internationally Educated MLTs Page
CSMLS Internationally Educated Medical Laboratory Technologists

 

Bridging Programs

Mohawk College - Medical Laboratory Technologists
Michener Institute - Medical Laboratory Technologists -
Access & Options Program for International Health Professionals at the Michener Institute

 

Audiologists and Speech-Language Pathologists


CASLPO's Internationally Trained Graduate of a Program in Audiology or Speech-Language Pathology Page

 

Medical Radiation Technologists


Career Map for Internationally Educated Medical Radiation Technologists
Canadian Association of Medical Radiation Technologists' Internationally Educated Medical Radiation Technologists Page

 

Bridging Programs

Michener Institute
Access & Options Program for International Health Professionals at the Michener Institute

 

Midwives


CMO's Career Map for Internationally Trained Midwives
Ontario Immigration's Career Map for Internationally Trained Midwives
Internationally Educated Midwives 
 

Bridging Programs

Ryerson University
International Midwifery Language Proficiency Test

 

Occupational Therapists


Career Map for Internationally Educated Occupational Therapists
Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists' Exam Application Process for Internationally Educated Candidates

 

Bridging Programs

McMaster University
Career Map for Internationally Educated Pharmacists
OCP's Registration Information for International Pharmacy Graduates

 

Bridging Programs

International Pharmacy Graduate Program at University of Toronto

 

Physiotherapists


Career Map for Internationally Educated Physiotherapists
The College's Internationally Educated Physiotherapists Page
Canadian Alliance of Physiotherapy Regulators Integrating Internationally Educated Physiotherapists

 
Bridging Programs

Ryerson University

 

Respiratory Therapists


College of Respiratory Therapists of Ontario's Registration Process of Applicants Educated Outside Canada

 
Bridging Programs

Bridging Program at Michener Institute
Access & Options Program for International Health Professionals at the Michener Institute