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 focusses 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
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!
- EALN-1045 – Intercultural Competence for Health Professions (45 hours)
- EALN-1046 – Communication in Patient-Centred Practice (45 hours)
- EALN-1047 – Communication in Collaborative Practice (45 hours)
Program Requirements
English Level
CLB 7/8
Note: If you have lower language levels, we recommend you take the Communication for Health Professions program to build your language skills before you take CIEHP.
Referral
All applicants must have a referral from WELARC.
Health Professional
You must be an internationally-educated health professional (e.g., physician, nurse, pharmacist, physical therapist, dentist, etc.)
Permanent Resident
There is no cost for Permanent Residents because the program is funded by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada.
Program Dates
Winter 2024
EALN-1046 – Communication in Patient-Centred Practice
Jan. 2 – Feb. 20, 2024
EALN-1047 – Communication in Collaborative Practice
Feb. 26 – Apr. 19, 2024
EALN-1045 – Intercultural Competence for Health Professions
Feb. 26 – Apr. 19, 2024
Note: Programs and classes only run if a minimum number of students register.
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