| Panel | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ||||||||
Nursing |
What do I need to practice nursing in Canada?
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.
...
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:
Ontario College Application Service (OCAS) for Ontario college programs.
Ontario Universities Application Centre (OUAC) for Ontario university programs.
Individual program websites for other Canadian programs.
NursingCAS for U.S. programs.
How do I learn more about the nursing profession?
Book an appointment with the Centre for Career Development or attend a workshop or event to explore your options further.
Review the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO), Canadian Nurses Association (CNA) and Ontario’s Learn and Stay Grant for further information.
Get involved with the University of Waterloo’s Campus Response Team (CRT).
| Panel | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ||||||||
Physician Assistant |
What do I need to practice Physician Assistant in Canada?
To practice as a Physician Assistant (PA) in Canada, you’ll need to:
Complete a PA education program recognized by the Physician Assistant Certification Council of Canada (PACCC).
Pass the PA Cert Exam (PACE).
(Canadian PA, n.d.)
| Info |
|---|
The profession of PA is regulated on a provincial level in some provinces. For a detailed look at the specific licensing requirements, visit the Canadian Association of Physician Assistants (CAPA). |
...
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.
...
How do I apply?
To apply to a PA program, you may apply through:
Ontario Universities Application Centre (OUAC) for Ontario university programs.
Individual program websites for other Canadian programs.
CASPA for U.S. programs.
How do I learn more about the PA profession?
...
| Info |
|---|
Review additional information and resources on the Canadian Association of Physican Physician Assistants (CPA) and Canadian PA Blog. |
| Panel | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ||||||||
Veterinary Medicine |
What do I need to practice veterinarian medicine in Canada?
To practice as a veterinarian in Canada, you will need:
To complete a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) program recognized by the Canadian Veterinarian Medical Association (CVMA).
To pass the North American Veterinary Licensing Examination.
A provincial license to practice.
(Government of Canada, 2024)
The profession of veterinarian medicine is regulated on a provincial and territorial level, with the exception of except the Yukon territory. For a detailed look at the specific licensing requirements, visit the Canadian Veterinary Medical Association (CVMA).
...
It is possible to pursue a DVM degree abroad and return to Canada to practice. Requirements may vary.
...
Individual program websites for Canadian programs.
Association of American Veterinary Medical Colleges (AAVMC) for U.S. programs.
How do I learn more about the veterinary profession?
Book an appointment with the Centre for Career Development or attend a workshop or event to explore your options further.
Engage in clubs and events with other students who share your interests through the Waterloo Undergraduate Student Association (WUSA).
Review additional information and resources on the College of Veterinarians of Ontario (CVO) website and the Canadian Veterinarian Medical Association (CVMA) website.
...
- Next: Rehab programs
...
| Panel | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ||||||||
References |
...