Training and Education Requirements
Requirements in training, education, and experience depend on the kind of career or position you are planning to pursue.
Manitoba offers many good educational institutions that provide the education credentials you need to enter the health field and a list can be found here.
How much training do you need?
Five months to one year
Medical Secretary, Health Care Aide/Home Care Attendant, Paramedic, Dental Assistant
One to two years
Health Records Technician, Rehabilitation Assistant, License Practical Nurse
Three years
Medical Laboratory Technologist, Radiologic Technologist (X-Ray), Health Care Manager
Four years
Athletic Therapist, Dietician, Dental Hygienist, Midwife, Radiation Therapist, Registered Nurse (BM, RP
Fice years
Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Pharmacist, Optometrist,
Five years plus
Audiologist, Speech Language Pathologist, Physician, Psychologist, Nurse Practitioner, Dentist, Chiropractor, Physician Assistant