Orientation to the Canadian Health Care System
Credential Earned
Certificate of Completion
Length
- Part time: 8 weeks
Delivery
- Independent, online learning
Cost
- $100 CAD
Dates
- September: September 18, 2023–November 13, 2023
- October: October 16, 2023–December 11, 2023
- November: November 20, 2023–January 15, 2024
- December: December 18, 2023–February 12, 2024
Registration Deadline
- September: August 28, 2023
- October: September 25, 2023
- November: October 30, 2023
- December: November 27, 2023
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