Sector Specific Resources Directory
Skills for Change is pleased to provide this collection of resources, complied during a feasibility study which looked at using technology-based, sector specific distance employment services to support Internationally-trained Health Care Professionals (ITPs) in Ontario. Listings for physicians, nurses and pharmacists are included.
Nurses | Pharmacist | Physicians | General
Nurses
International Nurse Applicants
A report outlining the various national initiatives available to Internationally Trained Nurses on how to proceed when applying for licensure
Nursing Standards
A description of the reason for standards development in the nursing profession
CFNU National Nurses' Salaries Data Base
Information on how general duty RN's were paid in Canada in 2002
Certinurse
An exam preparation tool which assists Internationally Trained Nurses
Registration Guide for Internationally Educated Nurses
Practical information and resources about the nursing profession in Ontario, the requirements for becoming a registered nurse or registered practical nurse in Ontario
Information for Foreign-trained Registered Nursing Assistants or Licensed Practical Nurses
Information on requirements to practice and assessment of qualifications
Licensed Practical Nurses
A description of the occupation and duties
Registered Nurses
A description of the occupation and duties
Information for Foreign Trained Registered Nurses and Psychiatric Nurses
Information on requirements to practice and assessment of qualifications
Benchmarking the English Language Demands of the Nursing Profession Across Canada
A report on a study to determine the real-life language demands of the nursing profession in Canda
Canadian English Language Benchmark Assessment for Nurses
A report which describes the development of a language assessment tool for the nursing profession
Pharmacist
Frequently Asked Questions
Questions and Answers for International Pharmacy Graduates
Pharmacist Education
A fact sheet for International Pharmacy Graduates
Pharmacist
A description of the occupation and duties
Information for Foreign Trained Pharmacists
Information on requirements to practice and assessment of qualifications
Physicians
General Practitioners and Family Physicians
A description of the occupation and duties
Specialist Physicians
A description of the occupation and duties
Information for Foreign Trained Specialist Physicians
Information on requirements to practice and assessment of qualifications
Information for Foreign Trained Medical Doctors
Information on requirements to practice and assessment of qualifications
Doctor Shortages and the Integration of International Physicians: Opportunities and Solutions
A report on a forum held to find solutions to physician employment issues
General
TOEIC (Test of English for International Communication)
Allows an Internationally Trained Professional to assess ability level and to monitor your progress in learning English and provides an internationally recognized Certificate of Achievement demonstrating your proficiency in English
Glossary of Medical Acronyms
A selection from the acronyms section of the e-Health Resource Centre, of the Office of Health and Information Highway, Health Canada
Understanding Canada's Health Care System
This section focuses on basic information about the Canada Health Act, health insurance, and the federal government's involvement in health care
Licensing International Medical Graduates
A description of the requirements to practice across Canada illustrating differences among provinces
Ontario International Medical Graduate Program
The Ontario IMG Program provides pre-residency training to evaluate and to upgrade the qualifications of graduates of international medical schools
Tips for Foreign Medical, Nursing, Healthcare and Biotechnology Professionals Looking for Work in the United States and Canada
Looking for Work in the United States and Canada? A list of tips, information and links for health care professionals
Distance Employment Services for Ontario's Internationally-trained Professionals - Feasibility Study is a Skills for Change project, made possible through funding from the Office of Learning Technologies, Human Resources and Skills Development Canada.
