FAQs
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Frequently Asked Questions
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How can the Access Centre help my clients?
The Access Centre is a centralized point of access for all internationally educated health professionals and has the resources to help clients understand the process to become registered or licensed in a regulated health profession.
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Are there advisors and other resources available to assist me with my questions?
We also have advisors that can review the necessary steps with the internationally educated health professional and provide follow up where required. In addition, we also have onsite assessment tools, an onsite library and onsite computer terminals. If you have any questions, please contact us.
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What health professions does the Access Centre serve?
This is a complete list of the 23 Health professions that the Access centre currently serves.
Medicine
Nursing
Pharmacy
Medical Laboratory Technology
Medical Radiation Technology
Physiotherapy
Occupational Therapy
Dietetics
Midwifery
Optometry
Respiratory Therapy
Audiology and Speech Pathology
Chiropody and Podiatry
Denturism
Chiropractic
Dental Hygiene
Dentistry
Dental Technology
Massage Therapy
Opticianry
Psychology
Speech Language Pathology
Once you determine your client is an internationally educated professional from one of these professions, we recommend you register online.
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When should I refer clients to the Access Centre?
Once you’ve established that your client is an internationally educated health professional, encourage them to register online here: www.healthforceontario.ca. Start the registration process as soon as possible. We know, the sooner a client gets on the path to practice after immigration, the better their options and chances of registering in their chosen profession.
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What about non-health internationally educated professionals?
If your client is in a non-health regulated profession, they can contact Global Experience Ontario or GEO. This centre provides services and information to internationally-trained individuals in the non-health regulated professions.
For more information contact GEO by telephone at 1-866-670-4094 or via email at geo@ontario.ca.
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What steps are required to make an appointment with an advisor?
First of all, ensure that your client is an internationally educated health professional. If they are, help them register online.
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How do I schedule a telephone or in-person appointment?
Once we receive your information, an information officer from our office will contact your client directly to make an appointment. At that point the client can indicate if they would prefer an appointment via telephone or whether they are able to come in and speak to one of our advisors in person. Clients are always welcome to walk into our centre, however since most appointments are scheduled in advance we can’t guarantee that an advisor will be able to meet with them immediately. The advisor will be following up with clients on a fairly regular basis after their initial appointment. Clients are always encouraged to contact their advisor if they have any questions while they’re navigating the regulatory process.
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Is there any cost for the services offered by the Access Centre?
All Access Centre services highlighted on this website are free of charge to registered clients.
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Should my client send you their resume or CV?
As part of the registration process, we will ask your clients for details about their past education and training. If your client would like to bring a resume or other documents for the appointment with the advisor, they’re welcome to do so but it’s not a requirement.
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Will the Access Centre help my clients find employment?
For a variety of reasons, clients may choose not to pursue registration in their chosen profession. If this is the case, our advisors are able to provide them with information, support and advise about alternative career options. The Access Centre is not an employment service, however we are happy to refer clients to employment services if they require assistance with resumes, interview skill development and job searches.
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How long will a client have to wait for an appointment?
A client can expect to have an appointment with an advisor within 2 to 3 weeks of registering online. However, most clients are able to obtain an appointment within a week.
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