Orientation to the Canadian Health Care System
Credential Earned
Certificate of Completion
Length
- Part time: 8 weeks
Delivery
- Independent, online learning
Cost
- $250 CAD
Dates
- March 17, 2025 - May 12, 2025
- April 21, 2025 - June 16, 2025
- May 19, 2025 - July 14, 2025
Registration Deadline
- March 3, 2025 (to begin March 17, 2025)
- April 7, 2025 (to begin April 21, 2025)
- May 5, 2025 (to begin May 19, 2025)
Overview
This orientation is designed to provide an overview of the Canadian health care system. It introduces concepts, issues, and practices that are relevant for health care providers in Canada. Particular attention will be given to exploring the concepts of health, health promotion, disease prevention, primary health care, population health, collaborative practice, cultural sensitivity, patient-centred care, trauma-informed care, palliative care, patient safety / harm reduction, and Indigenous health.
Requirements
- Health care providers who have been educated outside of Canada