This program is designed for internationally educated health care professionals (nurses, dentists, physiotherapists, pharmacists, doctors & medical radiation therapists etc.). It provides a critical understanding of the important elements of the Health System in Canada, a cultural orientation to Canada and the language/communication requirements to be effective in a Canadian health care setting. Communication, problem solving and teamwork are part of every course in the program. A considerable amount of emphasis is dedicated to the development of effective communication skills as it is considered a critical skill requirement for transition to working effectively as a health care professional in Canada.

Program Highlights: • Guest lecture from a variety of health professions. • Students will develop their career plan i.e. how to become licensed as a health professional here in Canada. • Invaluable opportunity to do a Service Learning Placement (70 hours) in local health agencies or hospitals in the fourth semester.

Students will learn: • Funding and government jurisdiction in Canadian Health Care. • Ethics and Values for health care professions in Canada. • Regulatory Practice and Health Care Professions in Canada. • Inter-professional team and collaborative practice in Canadian health care system. • The role of public and private sector health care providers - Effective and efficient use of resources in Canadian health care. • Autonomous practice, evidence-based decision-making, clinical reasoning and problem solving.