Healthcare Licensing

Licensing pathways by profession

Each profession has its own regulators, assessments and exams. Choose yours to see the steps, checklists and official sources.

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Registered Nurse

Canadian provincial colleges, US state boards of nursing and Australia's NMBA, including NCLEX-RN guidance.

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Dental Professions

Separate pathways for dentists, dental hygienists and dental assistants.

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Personal Support Worker (Ontario)

PSW education, employer requirements and Ontario's current oversight framework.

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Social Work

Canadian regulators, CASW credential assessment and ASWB exams for US licensing.

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Pharmacy

Pharmacists' Gateway Canada, PEBC, NABP and FPGEC — pharmacists distinct from technicians.

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Physiotherapy

Canadian provincial registration, College of Physiotherapists of Ontario and US state boards.

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Doctor — UK (GMC)

General Medical Council registration, PLAB and other pathways, separate from visa services.

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