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To practice as a nurse in Canada, you will need to:

  • Complete a university, college or other approved accredited nursing program.

  • Additional training or experience may be needed if you wish to specialize.

  • Become certified by the appropriate regulatory body for your province/territory. Requirements for certification can vary.

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It is possible to pursue a nursing degree abroad and return to Canada to practice. To achieve a license to practice in Canada, you will need to:

  • Provide your academic credentials and any previous work history to be assessed and verified by the National Nursing Assessment Service (NNAS).

  • Complete the REx-PN exam if you’re pursuing an RPN designation or the NCLEX-RN exam if you’re pursuing an RN designation.

  • Register with the appropriate provincial or territorial regulatory body and complete additional requirements as mandated by the regulatory body.

(Canadian Information Centre for International Credentials, 2024)

How do I apply? To apply to a nursing program, you may apply through:

How do I learn more about the nursing profession?

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To practice as a Physician Assistant (PA) in Canada, you’ll need to:

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It is possible to pursue a PA degree in the U.S. and return to Canada to practice. In order to practice in Canada, you will need to:

  • Complete an ARC-PA accredited program in the U.S.

  • Complete the PA Cert Exam (PACE).

  • Register with the appropriate provincial or territorial regulatory body and complete additional requirements as mandated by the College.

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How do I apply?

To apply to a PA program, you may apply through:

How do I learn more about the PA profession?

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Review additional information and resources on the Canadian Association of Physican Physician Assistants (CPA) and Canadian PA Blog

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To practice as a veterinarian in Canada, you will need:

(Government of Canada, 2024)

The profession of veterinarian medicine is regulated on a provincial and territorial level, with except the exception of the Yukon territory. For a detailed look at the specific licensing requirements, visit the Canadian Veterinary Medical Association (CVMA).

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It is possible to pursue a DVM degree abroad and return to Canada to practice. Requirements may vary.

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How do I learn more about the veterinary profession?

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