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Bridge Training Programs – Non-Regulated Professions
Biotechnology,Business,Employment Counselling,Environmental, Financial Services,Health Care, Human Resources,Information Technology, Project Management, Sales & Marketing, Supply Chain / Logistics
Visit websiteOntario Bridge Training programs – Regulated Bodies
A list of bridge training programs supported by the Ontario government. From the Ministry of Citizenship and Immigration.
Visit websiteThe Pharmacy Examining Board of Canada (PEBC)
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.
Visit websiteOntario Primary Health Care Nurse Practitioner Program
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.
Visit websiteTouchstone Institute
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.
Visit websiteEnhanced Language Training (ELT) for Internationally Trained – Health Care
Services available: Canadian workplace training + sector-specific language and terminology online classes + pre-employment preparation + computer skills upgrading
Visit websiteOntario Bridge Training – Healthcare Sector including Medical Laboratory Technology, Nursing, Pharmacy and Physiotherapy
A list of bridge training programs related to healthcare in Ontario.
Visit websiteOntario Pharmacists’ Association
The Ontario Pharmacists Association is the largest advocacy organization, continuing education, and drug information provider for pharmacy professionals in Canada.
Visit websiteStatistics Canada – Health Surveys & Statistical Programs
Find health indicators, health profiles, health trends and health reports.
Visit websiteStatistics Canada – Health
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.
Visit websitePublic Health Ontario (PHO)
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.
Visit websiteNatural Healers
An education resource for prospective students of natural health and the healing arts. Lists schools in Canada and the U.S.
Visit websiteMinistry of Health and Long-Term Care (Government of Ontario)
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.
Visit websiteHealthForceOntario
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.
Visit websiteHealth Careers Interaction
A health care information and career site exclusively dedicated to nurses, therapists, pharmacists, technicians and other allied health care professionals.
Visit websiteHealth Canada
The federal department responsible for helping Canadians maintain and improve their health, while respecting individual choices and circumstances.
Visit websiteCARE Centre for Internationally Educated Nurses
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.
Visit websiteCancer Care Ontario
The Ontario government's advisor on the cancer and renal systems as well as access to care for key health services.
Visit websiteCanadian Nurse
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.
Visit websiteBIOTECanada
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.
Visit websiteBioTalent Canada
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.
Visit websiteThe College of Veterinarians of Ontario
The College of Veterinarians of Ontario licenses approximately 4,500 veterinarians and accredits over 2,100 veterinary facilities in Ontario.
Visit websiteThe College of Psychologists of 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.
Visit websiteThe College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario
The College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario is the body that regulates the practice of medicine to protect and serve the public interest.
Visit websiteThe College of Naturopaths of Ontario
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.
Visit websiteRoyal College of Dental Surgeons of Ontario
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.
Visit websiteOntario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers
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.
Visit websiteOntario College of Pharmacists
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.
Visit websiteNational Association of Pharmacy Regulatory Authorities
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.
Visit websiteCollege of Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioners and Acupuncturists of Ontario
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.
Visit websiteCollege of Respiratory Therapists of Ontario
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.
Visit websiteCollege of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario
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.
Visit websiteCollege of Physiotherapists of Ontario
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.
Visit websiteCollege of Optometrists of Ontario
Since 1919, the College of Optometrists of Ontario has been the self-regulatory authority responsible for registering (licensing) and governing optometrists in Ontario.
Visit websiteCollege of Opticians of Ontario
The College of Opticians of Ontario is the registering and regulating body for opticianry in Ontario.
Visit websiteCollege of Occupational Therapists of 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.
Visit websiteCollege of Nurses of Ontario
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.
Visit websiteCollege of Midwives of Ontario
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.
Visit websiteCollege of Medical Radiation Technologists of Ontario
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.
Visit websiteCollege of Medical Laboratory Technologists of Ontario
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.
Visit websiteCollege of Massage Therapists of Ontario
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.
Visit websiteCollege of Kinesiologists of Ontario
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.”
Visit websiteCollege of Homeopaths of Ontario
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.
Visit websiteCollege of Dietitians of Ontario
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.
Visit websiteCollege of Denturists 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.
Visit websiteCollege of Dental Technologists of Ontario
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.
Visit websiteCollege of Dental Hygienists of Ontario
The College of Dental Hygienists of Ontario (CDHO) is the regulatory body for over 12,500 registered dental hygienists in Ontario.
Visit websiteCollege of Chiropractors of 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.
Visit websiteCollege of Chiropodists of Ontario
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.
Visit websiteCollege of Audiologists and Speech-Language Pathologists of Ontario
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.
Visit websiteUniversity Health Network
Bringing together resources of Toronto General Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital and Princess Margaret Hospital
Visit websiteRoyal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada
An organization of medical specialists dedicated to ensure the highest standard and quality health care for Canadians
Visit websiteInternational Council of Nurses
A federation of national nurses’ associations (NNAs), representing the more than 13 million nurses worldwide
Visit websiteRegistered Practical Nurses Association of Ontario
Links to associations, databases and other resources for RPNs
Visit websiteRegistered Nurses’ Association of Ontario
Links to associations, databases and other resources for RNs
Visit websiteOntario Society of Nutrition Management
Develop, promote and represent the profession of Nutrition Management
Visit websiteOntario Society of Medical Technologists (OSMT)
The voice of the Medical Laboratory Technologists and Medical Laboratory Assistants/ Technicians throughout Ontario.
Visit websiteOntario Society of Chiropodists
Podiatry/chiropodists professional association that offers information to the public as well as their professional regulated chiropody members in Ontario
Visit websiteOntario Psychological Association
Committed to the advancement of the practice and science of psychology through public and professional advocacy and education
Visit websiteOntario Physiotherapy Association
OPA is committed to leadership in physiotherapy through the provision of advocacy, professional development and career support services for its members
Visit websiteOntario Pharmacists’ Association
Speaks for pharmacists and the profession of pharmacy in whatever environment they practice; it advocates for the quality care and well being of patients
Visit websiteOntario Occupational Health Nurses Association
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.
Visit websiteOntario Nurses’ Association
The trade union that represents 57,000 registered nurses and allied health professionals working throughout Ontario
Visit websiteOntario Medical Association
Seeks to build and maintain an organization that is inclusive, collaborative, and accountable to physicians
Visit websiteRegistered Massage Therapists’ Association of Ontario
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.
Visit websiteOntario Long-Term Care Association
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.
Visit websiteOntario Hospital Association
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
Visit websiteOntario Dental Hygienists’ Association
Represents the interests and needs of member dental hygienists in Ontario
Visit websiteOntario Dental Association
Promotes and advocates for the dental professions; provides tools and resources to enhance the career of dentists
Visit websiteOntario College of Pharmacists
Provides information on registration process for internationally trained pharmacists and the International Pharmacy Graduate Program
Visit websiteOntario Chiropractic Association
Serves its members and the public by advancing the understanding and use of chiropractic care
Visit websiteThe Ontario Association of Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists
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.
Visit websiteOntario Association of Social Workers
Addresses the interests and concerns of the profession at the local, provincial, national and international levels; also provides information for internationally trained social workers
Visit websiteOntario Association of Psychological Associates (OAPA)
Provides opportunities for networking and professional development
Visit websiteOntario Association of Optometrists
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
Visit websiteOntario Association of Medical Radiation Technologists
Acts as a link and network for Medical Radiation Technologists throughout the world
Visit websiteNurse Practitioners’ Association of Ontario (NPAO)
Membership open to nurse practitioners, registered nurses and nursing students interested in Nurse Practitioner practice
Visit websiteDietitians of Canada
National association of Canadian registered dietitians that provides resources for consumers and health professionals
Visit websiteDenturist Association of Ontario
Provides information about denturist services, how to become a denturist and how to find one in Ontario
Visit websiteCanadian Nursing Students’ Association
Representing voices of nursing students in Canada
Visit websiteCanadian Society of Diagnostic Medial Sonographers
Dedicated to the enhancement of patient care by promoting the science of Diagnostic Medical Ultrasound
Visit websiteCanadian Nurses Association
A federation of 11 provincial and territorial registered nurses associations representing more than 143,843 Canadian registered nurses.
Visit websiteCanadian Mental Health Association (CMHA)
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
Visit websiteCanadian Medical Association Journal
General medical journal publishing original research and review articles, commentaries and editorials and practice updates
Visit websiteCanadian Lipid Nurse Network
An independent, non-profit organization of nurses and other health care professionals who share an interest in lipids and dyslipidemia management
Visit websiteCanadian Dental Association
Provides news and information on dentistry and oral health in Canada
Visit websiteCanadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety
Provides links to education & training and other resources for health & safety practitioners
Visit websiteCanadian Association of Registered Diagnostic Ultrasound Professionals
Established to organize and form a diagnostic ultrasound representation of standards practiced within Canada.
Visit websiteCanadian Association of Radiologists
Provide Canadian radiologists and physicians with information related to radiology.
Visit websiteCanadian Association of Occupational Therapists
Provides services, products, events and networking opportunities to assist occupational therapists achieve excellence in their professional practice
Visit websiteCanadian Association of Medical Radiation Technologists
Canada's national certifying body for radiological technologists, radiation therapists, nuclear medicine technologists and magnetic resonance technologists
Visit websiteCanadian Association of Critical Care Nurses
Serves its membership, the public and the critical care nursing community by meeting the professional and educational needs of critical care nurses.
Visit websiteCanadian Association of Chain Drug Stores
The national voice of community chain pharmacy in Canada
Visit websiteCanadian Association for Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases
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
Visit websiteCanada’s Research-Based Pharmaceutical Companies (Rx&D)
A national association representing more than 50 research-based pharmaceutical companies in Canada
Visit websiteCanada’s Health Informatics Association
An organization dedicated to promoting a clear understanding of health informatics within the Canadian health system through education, information, networking and communication.
Visit websiteAssociation of Ontario Midwives
Features resources and links. Provides a basic introduction, information on media, government and consumer relations, professional development and events.
Visit websiteAssociation of International Physicians & Surgeons of Ontario
AIPSO's mission is to ensure that internationally-trained physicians are integrated effectively and equitably into the Canadian health care system.
Visit websiteAssociation of Dental Technologists of Ontario
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
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