Canadian Career Education College (CCEC)
“Registered as a career college under the Ontario Career Colleges Act, 2005”
Internationally Educated Nurse Training Certificate
A full-time bridge training program that helps internationally educated nurses build the nursing knowledge and skills expected in Canadian practice and prepare to apply for Canadian licensing.
Who This Program Is For
- Internationally educated nurses preparing for the Canadian registration process.
- Nursing graduates trained outside Canada who need to align their practice with Canadian standards.
- Newcomers to Canada seeking to return to nursing practice.
Subjects Taught
- Professional Nursing Practice in the Canadian Health Care System
- Enriched Nursing Skills and Assessments
- Living with Chronic Illness and Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment
- Safety in the Workplace
- Applied Pharmacology and Pathophysiology
- Clinical Care Lab
- Fundamentals of Communication and Conduct for Canadian Nursing Practice
- Professional Practice and Simulation
- Licensing Examination Preparation
Related occupational group: NOC 32101, licensed practical nurses. Example job titles include registered practical nurse, licensed practical nurse, and nursing assistant.
Schedule and Tuition
- Duration: 18 weeks, full time (375 hours; six months or less)
- Tuition: CAD $5,975. Tuition may be paid in instalments. See Student Loans and Financial Aid.
- Not included in tuition: textbooks, the LOA fee, and the international student fee (CAD $1,000, where applicable)
- Application deadline: domestic applicants may apply up to 15 days before the start date
- Start dates: see the current Enrolment Schedule
Admission Requirements
Academic
- Post-graduate education in a specific skill or regulated profession, or equivalent.
- Applicants are typically internationally trained in the related occupation (NOC 32101, licensed practical nurses).
- Apply through the Program Registration Portal to receive a free initial qualifying assessment. You will then receive instructions to upload your credentials securely.
International Applicants
- Domestic and international applicants may apply.
- This program runs six months or less. A study permit and a Provincial Attestation Letter (PAL) are not required.
- Completion does not qualify a student for a Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP).
Delivery and Assessment
Delivery
Full-time instruction in English, delivered in person at the Vaughan campus or online through the College learning management system (LMS). Online students must meet the College System Requirements. No internship or placement is required.
Assessment
Each module or subject ends with an online multiple-choice examination and assignments. The pass mark is 60%.
Important Information
Please read before you apply
- “This program does not require approval under the Ontario Career Colleges Act, 2005.”
- Registration with the provincial nursing regulatory body and a registration examination are required in all provinces and territories.
- Completion does not grant registration or a licence to practise nursing.
- The College does not guarantee licensure, registration, employment, or salary outcomes.
Read the full Bridge Training Program Disclaimer, the Refund Policy, and the College Policies.
Ready to Apply?
The application takes about 15 to 20 minutes. We recommend using a computer. For questions about eligibility or admission, email Send us an email.
Canadian Career Education College (CCEC) is registered as a career college under the Ontario Career Colleges Act, 2005. College email comes only from @ccecollege.online, @ccecollege.com, or @cancollege.online.
Canadian Career Education College (CCEC)
Registered career college in Ontario.
DLI # O262228554872 · OSAP Approved
Phone: 1-905-499-3631, ext. 102 or 103
Email: Administration · All contacts
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