Healthcare Micro-Credentials for Internationally Educated Healthcare Professionals (IHEPs)
Bridging Global Talent into Canadian Healthcare
At Evergreen College, we are committed to empowering Internationally Educated Healthcare Professionals (IHEPs) through focused, employer-aligned micro-credentials that support professional integration, upskilling, and confidence building in Canadian clinical environments.
These short, intensive programs are designed to help IHEPs meet local expectations, refresh essential clinical competencies, and improve employment readiness in primary care, long-term care, and hospital settings.
Why These Micro-Credentials Matter for IHEPs
- Bridging Program for Practice in Canada
- Canadian Standards and Best Practices
- Fast-Track Credentialing & Skill Recognition
- Local Experience through Clinical Simulation and Labs
- Government of Canada Funded – Endorsed for Workforce Integration
Take the Next Step in Your Canadian Healthcare Career
These micro-credentials are designed to support your transition into the Canadian healthcare workforce with confidence and competence.
Micro-credentials for IHEPs
1. Administration of Parenteral Medications
Designed to enhance your clinical skillset in injectable medication delivery, this course covers intramuscular (IM), subcutaneous (SC), and intradermal (ID) administration with a strong focus on Canadian safety standards, aseptic techniques, and documentation.
2. Electronic Medical Records (EMR)
IHEPs will gain hands-on experience with electronic medical record systems commonly used in Canada. Learn Canadian protocols for documentation, patient confidentiality, and EMR navigation to improve your clinical communication and integration.
3. Phlebotomy
Sharpen your venipuncture and blood collection skills with this competency-based course. Includes training in Canadian lab procedures, infection prevention, specimen labeling, and patient interaction—essential for working in clinics, diagnostics labs, or hospitals.
4. Advanced ECG Interpretation
Enhance your diagnostic skills with in-depth training on interpreting complex ECG patterns, including arrhythmias and heart blocks. Tailored to IHEPs, this course ensures alignment with Canadian cardiac assessment practices and terminology.
5. Primary Care Clinical Assistant for Seniors (PCCAS)
This unique micro-credential supports IHEPs in adapting to geriatric-focused primary care in Canada. Learn to assist in chronic disease monitoring, physical assessments, and care coordination for older adults—an in-demand area in Canada’s healthcare system.