Canadian Certification for Internationally Educated Professionals

If you were trained or certified abroad and want to work in your field in Canada, Canadian certification—or a recognized pathway to it—is often the next step. Richmond Hill College offers bridging programs designed for internationally educated professionals (IEPs) so you can adapt your qualifications to Canadian standards and move toward certification, licensing, or employment here.

How your certification will look

Upon completion, you receive an official Richmond Hill College certificate bearing our logo and branding, like this:

Richmond Hill College

of Healthcare & Technology Management

Certificate of Canadian Certification

Bridging Program — Internationally Educated Professionals

This is to certify that

[Recipient Name]

has successfully completed the requirements for Canadian certification through Richmond Hill College and is recognized as having met the standards of our bridging program.

Issued in Ontario, Canada

Who This Is For

Our Canadian certification and bridging programs are for anyone who has education or work experience from outside Canada and wants to:

Work in their profession in Canada
Meet Canadian workplace or regulatory standards
Prepare for Canadian certification or licensing exams
Gain Canadian-relevant skills and cultural workplace readiness

Whether you are already in Canada or planning to move here, bridging programs can shorten the path from your existing credentials to Canadian certification and employment.

Pathways to Canadian Certification at Richmond Hill College

We offer multiple pathways so you can choose the one that matches your background and career goals.

International Healthcare Personal Support Bridging
For nurses, nurse aides, and related healthcare professionals. Pathway to Canada's PSW program or U.S. CNA/HHA exam. Fully online.
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Pharmacy Assistant (Canadian Standards)
Align your pharmacy training with Canadian standards and workplace expectations.
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Pet Grooming Bridging Program
Bridge to Canadian pet care and grooming industry standards.
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Canadian Workplace-Ready Hair Styling
Hybrid program for hair styling and haircut skills meeting Canadian workplace readiness.
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Benefits of Bridging to Canadian Certification

Targeted, not starting from zero: Build on your existing education and experience instead of repeating a full degree or diploma.
Canadian standards: Learn the practices, ethics, and workplace expectations that Canadian employers and regulators look for.
Flexible delivery: Many programs are fully online or hybrid, so you can study from anywhere.
Clear next steps: Pathways to further credentials, exams, or employment in Canada.