Join the Canadian Health Care program at Mohawk College! Tailored for foreign-trained professionals, gain essential skills and hands-on experience. Apply now!
This program is designed for internationally educated health care professionals (nurses, dentists, physiotherapists, pharmacists, doctors & medical radiation therapists etc.). It provides a critical understanding of the important elements of the Health System in Canada, a cultural orientation to Canada and the language/communication requirements to be effective in a Canadian health care setting. Communication, problem solving and teamwork are part of every course in the program. A considerable amount of emphasis is dedicated to the development of effective communication skills as it is considered a critical skill requirement for transition to working effectively as a health care professional in Canada. Program Highlights: Guest lecture from a variety of health professions. Developing career plan i.e. how to become licensed as a health professional here in Canada. Invaluable opportunity to do a Service Learning Placement (70 hours) in local health agencies or hospitals in the fourth semester. Learning outcomes: Funding and government jurisdiction in Canadian Health Care. Ethics and Values for health care professions in Canada. Regulatory Practice and Health Care Professions in Canada. Inter-professional team and collaborative practice in Canadian health care system. The role of public and private sector health care providers - Effective and efficient use of resources in Canadian health care. Autonomous practice, evidence-based decision-making, clinical reasoning and problem solving.
