Having work experience in a priority healthcare occupation can give you an advantage in pursuing Canadian permanent residence (PR).<\/p>\n
Discover your options for Canadian permanent residence International student graduates of healthcare programs are more likely to get jobs in their field after graduation<\/a>, in addition to being more likely to get permanent residence<\/a> down the road.<\/p>\n Although some healthcare occupations require many years of postsecondary education, others require as little as a six-month college program.<\/p>\n Here are six priority healthcare occupations that typically require two years or less of college education:<\/p>\n \tOccupationLength of college progam<\/p>\n \tMedical laboratory assistants and related technical occupations (33101)1 year<\/p>\n \tNurse aides, orderlies and patient service associates (33102)6-12 months<\/p>\n \tOther technical occupations in therapy and assessment (32109)2 years<\/p>\n \tParamedical occupations (32102)1\u20132 years<\/p>\n \tPharmacy technical assistants and pharmacy assistants (33103)6\u201312 months<\/p>\n \tPharmacy technicians (32124)2 years<\/p>\n In many jurisdictions in Canada, these jobs will be in regulated professions, so you\u2019ll require licensing by the governing body in your jurisdiction in order to practice your profession.<\/p>\n Licensing will often require additional hands-on training such as work placements, along with passing an official licensing exam.<\/p>\n Some study programs may include a portion of the necessary hands-on training required for licensing.<\/p>\n Licensing for most healthcare occupations in Canada is typically managed at the provincial level.<\/p>\n How are healthcare workers given priority for permanent residence?<\/p>\n Canada prioritizes healthcare workers through Express Entry<\/a>, its flagship system for managing permanent residence applications.<\/p>\n To apply for permanent residence through Express Entry, you must<\/p>\n The government periodically extends ITAs to the highest-ranking candidates under its Comprehensive Ranking System<\/a> (CRS).<\/p>\n The government also periodically prioritizes candidates in in-demand occupations, including healthcare, through conducting draws under the healthcare and social services category<\/a>.<\/p>\n
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