BRIDGING PROGRAMS FOR INTERNATIONALLY EDUCATED HEALTH PROFESSIONALS

Michener’s bridging programs and courses are designed for experienced internationally educated health professionals (IEHPs) who wish to practice as licensed health care professionals in Canada. Before writing a licensing exam, it is recommended that IEHPs enroll in a bridging program. This will improve their chances of being licensed. Prior to applying for the programs, applicants need to be assessed either by the Canadian Society for Medical Laboratory Science (CSMLS) or the College of Medical Radiation and Imaging Technologists of Ontario (CMRITO) and obtain a Prior Learning Assessment (PLA).

In each of the programs and courses, students will review theory components and gain valuable simulated hands-on laboratory experience to help prepare them to write either the CSMLS, Sonography Canada, or the Canadian Association of Medical Radiation Technologists (CAMRT) certification exam.

These programs and courses are offered in the evenings and on weekends, and some may include an observership component at the UHN hospitals.

MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENCE (BPML800)

This bridging program is designed for internationally educated and experienced medical laboratory technologists whose training and work experience have been assessed by CSMLS and who have been issued a PLA Report.

In this 16-week hybrid program, students gain simulated hands-on laboratory experience and theory review. The simulated laboratory experience will assist students in obtaining an understanding of Canadian laboratory practices.

“This program helped prepare me for the challenging certification exam (CSMLS) and refresh knowledge that I lost due to lack of practice. I would recommend this program to any international student that wants to gain an advantage in their career and find good employment in Canada.”

- Bernalyn G., Medical Laboratory Science Bridging Program - Student, 2022

RADIOLOGICAL TECHNOLOGY (BPRA800)

This bridging program is designed for internationally educated and experienced medical radiological technologists whose training and work experience have been assessed by the CMRITO and who have been issued an Order by them.

In this intensive, 15-week program, students will review core theory components including basic skills assessment, and gain simulated laboratory experience in positioning labs, CT, PACS, Image Critique, and Interventional Special Procedures. Through online collaborative chats and assessments, students will obtain thorough preparation to write the CAMRT certification exam.

ULTRASOUND SCANNING EVALUATION (BPUS800)

This bridging course is designed for internationally educated sonographers with recent education and experience, to help them prepare for Sonography Canada’s Canadian Clinical Skills Assessment (CCSA) exam.

In this comprehensive four-weekend hands-on ultrasound scanning evaluation course, students will have many opportunities to review and practice various imaging protocols, gain simulated sonography scanning experience in a laboratory setting, and be evaluated every weekend on their competency in performing procedures using correct sonographic scanning techniques. The five scanning evaluations, taking place over four weekends, will be conducted by certified sonographers. Weekly review of protocols, patient care, and procedures will be used to introduce the new topics, debrief the weekly scanning lab sessions and answer questions that arise from the lab experiences.

More information is available at W: michener.ca/bridging

T: 416-596-3101 ext. 3178/3147

E: bridging@michener.ca