Communication for Internationally-Educated Health Professionals
Program Overview
The Communication for Internationally Educated Health Professionals (CIEHP) program is for internationally educated health professionals who wish to improve their communication skills as part of their pathway to licensure as a health professional in Canada. CIEHP focuses on the language and communicative competence necessary for success in a Canadian healthcare setting.
CIEHP consists of three core courses with real-time, instructor-led online classes where you communicate directly with your classmates and instructor. You must also complete independent tasks and assignments on your own time.
You will leave CIEHP better prepared to communicate with patients, their families and the whole healthcare team.
Duration
Each core course is 7.5 weeks
You can complete all three core CIEHP courses in 15 weeks (if offered) or at your convenience over a longer timeframe.
Schedule
6-24 hours per week
The number of hours depends on how many courses we offer each session and what fits into your schedule. For each core course, you attend three in-class hours per week and complete three hours of coursework on your own time.
Class Size
16-20 students per class
Eligibility
Participation in this program is subject to funding eligibility and seat availability.
Priority is given to internationally educated health professionals (IEHPs) who are:
- Canadian citizens identifying as newcomers, including:
- Naturalized citizens
- Canadian born citizens who were raised outside Canada
- Foreign born children of a Canadian citizen
- Temporary residents with valid work permits or study permits
- Refugee claimants
- Spouses or common law partners and dependent children of individuals listed above
Conditional eligibility (subject to seat availability):
- Permanent residents
Benefits
- Build on your previous training and experience in healthcare for your own professional development
- Develop speaking, listening, reading and reflective writing skills
- Prepare to re-enter your profession or pursue other studies in the healthcare field
- Understand culture and professionalism in the Canadian healthcare system
- Build confidence and communication skills for interacting with peers, colleagues, patients and their families
- Engage with healthcare professionals (guest speakers)
Core Courses
Take them all – or just what you need!
- COML-1004 – Intercultural Competence for Health Professionals (45 hours)
- COML-1003 – Communication in Patient-Centred Practice (45 hours)
- COML-1002 – Communication in Collaborative Practice (45 hours)
Program Requirements
Equipment
A computer with a webcam, internet access, printer, plus a good-quality headset and microphone.
English Level
CLB 7/7/7/7 minimum (Individuals with a CLB 6 in one skill area may be considered)
Language Assessment
Applicants must present a result of a recent language assessment (WELARC or other official language exam, i.e. IELTS, CELPIP, CELBAN).
Program Dates
Variety of courses offered in Fall, Winter and Spring terms (based on demand).
Contact hesp@rrc.ca for an up-to-date schedule.
Standardized Patient and Guest Speaker Workshops
Exact session times and dates to be announced.
Note: Programs and classes only run if a minimum number of students register.
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