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A list of bridge training programs supported by the Ontario government. From the Ministry of Citizenship and Immigration.
PEBC is the national certification body for the profession of pharmacy in Canada. This website is the official source for information regarding the PEBC certification process for pharmacists and pharmacy technicians.
This program provides training for Primary Health Care Nurse Practitioners (PHC NPs) who are registered nurses, specialists in primary health care, who provide accessible, comprehensive and effective care to clients of all ages. They are experienced nurses with additional nursing education which enables them to provide individuals, families, groups and communities with health services in health promotion, disease and injury prevention, cure, rehabilitation and support.
Touchstone Institute works to facilitate entry to training or practice for internationally educated health care professionals (IEHPs) by providing assessments to ensure candidates meet Canadian standards and education programs to help health professionals transition to training and practice in Canada.
Services available: Canadian workplace training + sector-specific language and terminology online classes + pre-employment preparation + computer skills upgrading
A list of bridge training programs related to healthcare in Ontario.
The Ontario Pharmacists Association is the largest advocacy organization, continuing education, and drug information provider for pharmacy professionals in Canada.
Find health indicators, health profiles, health trends and health reports.
Find information from Canada’s central statistical agency on the health of the population, lifestyle and environmental factors affecting health, access to and use of health care services, and research into health topics.
Public Health Ontario (PHO) is a Crown corporation dedicated to protecting and promoting the health of all Ontarians and reducing inequities in health. PHO links public health practitioners, front-line health workers and researchers to the best scientific intelligence and knowledge from around the world.
An education resource for prospective students of natural health and the healing arts. Lists schools in Canada and the U.S.
The Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care is working to establish a patient-focused, results-driven, integrated and sustainable publicly funded health system. The ministry will provide overall direction and leadership for the system, focusing on planning, and on guiding resources to bring value to the health system.
The province’s strategy to ensure that Ontarians have access to the right number and mix of qualified health care providers, now and in the future.
A health care information and career site exclusively dedicated to nurses, therapists, pharmacists, technicians and other allied health care professionals.
The federal department responsible for helping Canadians maintain and improve their health, while respecting individual choices and circumstances.
CARE Centre for Internationally Educated Nurses is an organization that assists internationally educated nurses to obtain their Registered Nurse or Registered Practical Nurse license to practice in Ontario. It offers a bridging program that can take from 6 to 18 months to complete depending on the gap identified by the College of Nurses.
The Ontario government’s advisor on the cancer and renal systems as well as access to care for key health services.
A Canadian nurse job board and nurse recruitment resource designed to introduce nurses to healthcare employers in Canada and globally in order to facilitate the hiring process for both sides.
BIOTECanada is the national industry association with nearly 250 members located nationwide, reflecting the diverse nature of Canada’s health, industrial and agricultural biotechnology sectors.
BioTalent Canada is the HR partner of Canada’s bio-economy. As an HR expert and national non-profit organization, BioTalent Canada focuses on building partnerships and skills for Canada’s bio-economy to ensure the industry has access to job-ready people.
The College of Veterinarians of Ontario licenses approximately 4,500 veterinarians and accredits over 2,100 veterinary facilities in Ontario.
The College of Psychologists of Ontario is the governing body for Psychologists and Psychological Associates in Ontario. Its mandate is to monitor and regulate the practice of psychology.
The College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario is the body that regulates the practice of medicine to protect and serve the public interest.
The College of Naturopaths of Ontario is the governing body for the profession in Ontario. As a regulator, the College’s goals are to protect patients, and support their right to safe, competent and ethical care. The College holds member professionals – about 1,200 Naturopathic Doctors across the province – accountable for their conduct and practice.
The Royal College of Dental Surgeons of Ontario (RCDSO) is the governing body for over 9,300 dentists in Ontario. Its mission is to protect the public’s right to quality dental services by providing leadership to the dental profession in regulation.
The Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW) regulates the practice of Social Workers and Social Service Workers and promotes excellence in practice.
The Ontario College of Pharmacists (OCP), incorporated in 1871, is the registering and regulating body for the profession of pharmacy in Ontario. The College’s mandate is to serve and protect the public and hold Ontario’s pharmacists and pharmacy technicians accountable to the established legislation,standards of practice, code of ethics and policies and guidelines relevant to pharmacy practice.
An umbrella association of the pharmacy regulatory authorities. NAPRA provides a platform to discuss issues and to take a national approach in addressing common issues in the practice of pharmacy in Canada.
The College (CTCMPAO) is the governing body established by the government of Ontario, under the Regulated Health Professions Act, 1991 and the Traditional Chinese Medicine Act, 2006, to regulate traditional chinese medicine practitoners and acupuncturists.
The role of the College of Respiratory Therapists of Ontario (CRTO) is to regulate the practice of Respiratory Therapy and govern the Members of the College in the public interest.
The mandate of the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO) is to regulate Registered Psychotherapists in the public interest, striving to ensure that practitioners are competent, ethical and accountable.
The College of Physiotherapists of Ontario is the regulator for the profession of physiotherapy. The College regulates and ensures the ongoing improvement of the practice of physiotherapists, also known as physical therapists, to protect and serve the public interest.
Since 1919, the College of Optometrists of Ontario has been the self-regulatory authority responsible for registering (licensing) and governing optometrists in Ontario.
The College of Opticians of Ontario is the registering and regulating body for opticianry in Ontario.
The College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario is the regulatory body that, in the interest of public protection, supports registered occupational therapists to ensure that they are competent, ethical and accountable.
The College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO) is the governing body for registered nurses (RNs), registered practical nurses (RPNs) and nurse practitioners (NPs) in Ontario, Canada.
The College of Midwives of Ontario’s (CMO) main functions are registering midwives; ensuring the quality of midwifery care; setting standards; and investigating and responding to any issues about midwifery care.
The College of Medical Radiation Technologists of Ontario (CMRTO) is the regulatory body for medical radiation technologists (MRTs) in Ontario. MRTs use radiation or electromagnetism to produce diagnostic images of a patient’s body or administer radiation to treat patients for certain medical conditions, on the order of a physician or other authorized health professional.
The College of Medical Laboratory Technologists of Ontario (CMLTO) is the regulatory body for the more than 7400 medical laboratory technologists (MLTs) practising in Ontario who conduct lab tests across the province.
The College of Massage Therapists of Ontario (CMTO) protects the public and creates a better understanding of the college and the regulation of massage therapy.
The College of Kinesiologists of Ontario (COKO) is the regulatory body for the profession of kinesiology in Ontario. The scope of practice of kinesiology, as stated in the Kinesiology Act, 2007, is as follows: “The assessment of human movement and performance and its rehabilitation and management to maintain, rehabilitate or enhance movement and performance.”
The College of Homeopaths of Ontario was established to allow self-regulation of the homeopathy profession within the framework of the Regulated Health Professions Act, 1991 (RHPA) and the Homeopathy Act, 2007.
The College of Dietitians, the only regulated nutrition profession, exists to regulate and support all Registered Dietitians in providing safe, ethical and competent nutrition services to the public of Ontario.
The mission of the College of Denturists of Ontario (CDO) is to regulate and govern the profession of denturism in the public interest.
The College of Dental Technologists of Ontario (CDTO), created under the Regulated Health Professions Act, 1991 , Statutes of Ontario, 1991, has as its mandate to protect the public interest by regulating and guiding dental technologists. Dental technologists are regulated health care professionals whose scope of practice includes the design, construction, repair or alteration of dental prosthetic, restorative and orthodontic devices.
The College of Dental Hygienists of Ontario (CDHO) is the regulatory body for over 12,500 registered dental hygienists in Ontario.
The College of Chiropractors of Ontario (CCO) is the governing body established by the provincial government to regulate chiropractors in Ontario. Every chiropractor practising in Ontario must be a registered member of the College.
The College of Chiropodists of Ontario (COCOO) regulates chiropodists and podiatrists in Ontario and, sets standards of practice and conduct to ensure the public receive competent and safe care.
The College of Audiologists and Speech-Language Pathologists of Ontario (CASLPO) supports over 3700 audiologists and speech-language pathologist members in their delivery of high-quality ethical care.
Bringing together resources of Toronto General Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital and Princess Margaret Hospital
An organization of medical specialists dedicated to ensure the highest standard and quality health care for Canadians
A federation of national nurses’ associations (NNAs), representing the more than 13 million nurses worldwide
Links to associations, databases and other resources for RPNs
Links to associations, databases and other resources for RNs
Develop, promote and represent the profession of Nutrition Management
The voice of the Medical Laboratory Technologists and Medical Laboratory Assistants/ Technicians throughout Ontario.
Podiatry/chiropodists professional association that offers information to the public as well as their professional regulated chiropody members in Ontario
Committed to the advancement of the practice and science of psychology through public and professional advocacy and education
OPA is committed to leadership in physiotherapy through the provision of advocacy, professional development and career support services for its members
Speaks for pharmacists and the profession of pharmacy in whatever environment they practice; it advocates for the quality care and well being of patients
Provides network with other Opticians and optical news
Provides integrated occupational health and safety services to employers and employees. Occupational Health Nurses (OHNs) work closely with managers, supervisors and individual employees to maintain, promote and restore employee health, safety and well-being.
The trade union that represents 57,000 registered nurses and allied health professionals working throughout Ontario
Seeks to build and maintain an organization that is inclusive, collaborative, and accountable to physicians
Provides information and programming that encourages professional growth and high standards for massage therapists and promotes the profession to the public, government, business and other professions.
Largest long term care provider association in Ontario and the only association that represents the full mix of long term care operators – private, not-for-profit, charitable and municipal.
Representing 151 public hospitals, the OHA advocates on behalf of members for a sustainable system that meets patient care needs; provides leadership through health system research and development, as well as education that serves to help shape the future of health care
Represents the interests and needs of member dental hygienists in Ontario
Promotes and advocates for the dental professions; provides tools and resources to enhance the career of dentists
Provides information on registration process for internationally trained pharmacists and the International Pharmacy Graduate Program
Serves its members and the public by advancing the understanding and use of chiropractic care
OSLA represents, promotes and supports its members in their work on behalf of all Ontarians, especially those with communication disorders, swallowing difficulties, or hearing health care needs.
Addresses the interests and concerns of the profession at the local, provincial, national and international levels; also provides information for internationally trained social workers
Provides opportunities for networking and professional development
Represents over 80% of Ontario’s optometrists; offers a wide range of services including group insurance plans, an annual Symposium, continuing education credits, regional workshops, public information materials and more
Acts as a link and network for Medical Radiation Technologists throughout the world
Membership open to nurse practitioners, registered nurses and nursing students interested in Nurse Practitioner practice
National association of Canadian registered dietitians that provides resources for consumers and health professionals
Provides information about denturist services, how to become a denturist and how to find one in Ontario
Representing voices of nursing students in Canada
Dedicated to the enhancement of patient care by promoting the science of Diagnostic Medical Ultrasound
A federation of 11 provincial and territorial registered nurses associations representing more than 143,843 Canadian registered nurses.
Promotes mental health and advances excellence in the delivery of mental health services through knowledge transfer, policy development, advocacy and the inclusion of consumers and family members in decision-making
General medical journal publishing original research and review articles, commentaries and editorials and practice updates
An independent, non-profit organization of nurses and other health care professionals who share an interest in lipids and dyslipidemia management
Provides news and information on dentistry and oral health in Canada
Provides links to education & training and other resources for health & safety practitioners
Established to organize and form a diagnostic ultrasound representation of standards practiced within Canada.
Provide Canadian radiologists and physicians with information related to radiology.
Provides services, products, events and networking opportunities to assist occupational therapists achieve excellence in their professional practice
Canada’s national certifying body for radiological technologists, radiation therapists, nuclear medicine technologists and magnetic resonance technologists
Serves its membership, the public and the critical care nursing community by meeting the professional and educational needs of critical care nurses.
The national voice of community chain pharmacy in Canada
An umbrella organization representing Canadian Society for International Health, The Canadian Society of Microbiologists, The Canadian Society for Medical Mycology, The Canadian College of Microbiologists, L’Association des Microbiologists du Quebec
A national association representing more than 50 research-based pharmaceutical companies in Canada
An organization dedicated to promoting a clear understanding of health informatics within the Canadian health system through education, information, networking and communication.
Features resources and links. Provides a basic introduction, information on media, government and consumer relations, professional development and events.
AIPSO’s mission is to ensure that internationally-trained physicians are integrated effectively and equitably into the Canadian health care system.
The authoritative voice of dental technology in Ontario that seeks to pursue the advancement of the profession through education, communication amongst its members, and liaison with external agencies