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To practice as a veterinarian in Canada, you must earn a Certificate of Qualification from the National Examining Board (NEB) of the Canadian Veterinary Medical Association. Eligibility is achieved by completion of a program at an accepted veterinary school, and by successful writing the NEB examinations.

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To practice as a general practitioner or family physician in B.C., you must complete the qualifying examinations set out by the Medical Council of Canada. Eligibility is achieved by completing or being expected to complete all the requirements for a recognized medical program.

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To practice as a medical doctor in B.C., you must register with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of British Columbia. Eligibility is achieved by graduating from an accredited medical school, writing the Medical Council of Canada qualifying exams, and completing a residency program.

General practitioners and family physicians

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To practice as a physical therapist in B.C., you must register with the College of Health and Care Professionals of BC. Eligibility is achieved through completion of an approved post-secondary program, successful writing of the Physiotherapy Competency Examination, and a clinical assessment.

Physiotherapists

Confirm with the certifying body that your intended program qualifies you for this certification.

To practice as an occupational therapist in B.C., you must register with the College of Health and Care Professionals of BC. Eligibility is achieved through completion of an approved post-secondary program, and/or 600 hours of occupational therapy practice within the past 3 years.

Occupational therapists

Confirm with the certifying body that your intended program qualifies you for this certification.

To practice as a nurse in B.C., you must register with the B.C. College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM). Eligibility is achieved by completing a nursing program at a qualified institution, and sitting and passing the NCLEX-RN exam.

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To work as a registered nurse or registered psychiatric nurse in B.C., you may choose to become certified with the Canadian Nurses Association. Eligibility is achieved by being a registered nurse, psychiatric nurse, or nurse practitioner, work experience, and/or specialty education.

Registered nurses

Registered psychiatric nurses

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To practice as a nurse practitioner in B.C., you must register with the B.C. College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM). Eligibility is achieved by completing a nursing practitioner program at a qualified institution, and sitting and passing the NCLEX-RN exam.

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To work as a nurse practitioner in B.C., you may choose to become certified with the Canadian Nurses Association. Eligibility is achieved by being a registered nurse, psychiatric nurse, or nurse practitioner, work experience, and/or specialty education.

Nurse practitioners

Confirm with the certifying body that your intended program qualifies you for this certification.

To practice as a physician assistant in B.C., you will need to be certified by the Physician Assistant Certification Council of Canada. Eligibility is achieved through successful completion of a recognized program and writing of the PA Entry to practice certification examination.

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To work as a physician assistant in B.C., you may choose to become a member of the Canadian Association of Physician Assistants. Purchasing a membership allows you to write the Physician Assistant Entry to Practice Certification Examination, which also requires completing a recognized program.

To practice as a physician assistant in B.C., you must register with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of British Columbia. Eligibility is achieved by holding certification with the Physician Assistant Certification Council of Canada, or the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants. Additionally, you must currently be in physician assistant practice and be sponsored by a health authority.

Physician assistants

Confirm with the certifying body that your intended program qualifies you for this certification.

To work as a licensed practical nurse in B.C., you need to register with the B.C. College of Nurses and Midwives. Eligibility is achieved by completing a recognized practical nursing education program and successfully writing the Rex-PN regulatory exam.

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To work as a licensed practical nurse in B.C., you may choose to become certified with the Canadian Nurses Association. Eligibility is achieved by being a registered nurse, psychiatric nurse, or nurse practitioner, work experience, and/or specialty education.

Licensed practical nurses

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To work as a physiotherapy or occupational therapy assistant in B.C., you may need to complete a program accredited by the Occupational Therapist Assistant & Physiotherapist Assistant Education Program.

Physiotherapy assistants and occupational therapy assistants

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To work as a Health Care Assistant in B.C., you must register with the B.C. Care Aide and Community Health Worker Registry. Eligibility is achieved by successfully completing a recognized HCA program.

Nurse aides, orderlies and patient service associates

Confirm with the certifying body that your intended program qualifies you for this certification.

To work as a social worker in BC, you may choose to become certified through the B.C. College of Social Workers (BCCSW). Eligibility is achieved through completion of an approved post-secondary program, criminal record checks, and successful writing of a licensure exam.

Social workers

This instructional program class comprises any residency or fellowship program for licensed nurse practitioners that provides advanced didactic and clinical training in wound care.

Wound care nurse practitioner residency/fellowship programs

Wound Care Micro-credentials

General practitioners and family physicians diagnose and treat the diseases, physiological disorders and injuries of patients. They provide primary contact and continuous care toward the management of patients' health. They usually work in private practice, including group or team practices, hospitals and clinics. Residents in training to be general practitioners or family physicians are included in this unit group.

Physiotherapists assess clients and plan and carry out individually designed treatment programs to maintain, improve or restore physical functioning and mobility, alleviate pain and prevent physical dysfunction in clients. They are employed in hospitals, clinics, industry, sports organizations, rehabilitation centres and extended care facilities, or may work in private practice.

Occupational therapists develop individual and group programs with people affected by illness, injury, developmental disorders, emotional or psychological problems and aging to maintain, restore or increase their ability to care for themselves and to engage in work, school or leisure. They also develop and implement health promotion programs with individuals, community groups and employers. They are employed in health care facilities, in schools, and by private and social services agencies, or they may be self-employed.

Nurse practitioners are registered nurses with additional education, advanced knowledge and nursing experience, and a specialty of practice. They provide a range of health services to patients and deliver preventive and continuous care toward the management of patients' health. Nurse practitioners work in conjunction with physicians and collaboratively with other nursing colleagues and health-care providers, or they may work independently. They are employed in community health centres, hospitals, clinics, long-term care facilities, and rehabilitation centres. Nurse practitioners may specialize in primary healthcare or acute care.

Licensed practical nurses provide nursing care usually under the direction of medical practitioners, registered nurses or other health team members. Operating room technicians prepare patients and provide assistance to medical practitioners prior to and during surgery. Licensed practical nurses are employed in hospitals, nursing homes, extended care facilities, rehabilitation centres, doctors' offices, clinics, companies, private homes and community health centres. Operating room technicians are employed in hospitals.

Nurse aides, orderlies and patient service associates assist nurses, hospital staff and physicians in the basic care of patients. They are employed in hospitals, nursing homes, assisted care facilities for the elderly and other health care establishments. Emergency medical care attendant are employed by private ambulance services, urgent care centers or other health facilities.

Social workers help individuals, couples, families, groups, communities and organizations develop the skills and resources they need to enhance social functioning and provide counselling, therapy and referral to other supportive social services. Social workers also respond to other social needs and issues such as unemployment, racism and poverty. They are employed by hospitals, school boards, social service agencies, child welfare organizations, correctional facilities, community agencies, employee assistance programs and Aboriginal band councils, or they may work in private practice.

The Wound Care for Clients Experiencing Inequities micro-certificate equips you with:
    - knowledge and skills to manage wounds in clients who are experiencing systemic inequities, through understanding how inequities influence the development of wounds and wound care.
    - a host of practical tips for your toolkit on using wound care products and managing wounds effectively in this environment.
    - skills for bringing a trauma-informed approach to wound care that facilitates communication and care planning in collaboration with your clients.
    - innovative strategies to help you and your clients attain the best achievable health outcomes and increase your peace of mind.

You can learn through case studies, readings and videos, interactive discussions and a mandatory short synchronous online workshop. You can also engage in discussion with your instructors who bring their advanced wound expertise and extensive outreach experience, and with your peers working in similar environments.

Wound Care for Clients Experiencing Inequities Micro-certificate

The Wound Management for Health Professionals - Professional Development Certificate micro-credential follows the current evidence and trends in wound care and provides you with the essential tools and strategies to practice evidence-based wound care as part of an interprofessional team. This program is for health care professionals. The main concepts include: assessment and care planning for acute, chronic, and surgical wounds; wound care product and dressing selection; wound healing and prevention; infection; advocacy and evidence-based practice; and patient-professional collaboration and education. You will apply theory to case studies to develop broad clinical expertise in wound care

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