Tips for Out of Province/Canada Applicants  

As a health care professional you may be required to fulfill specific requirements in order to be licensed to practice in that profession in Canada.
Proof of such registration must be provided to Extendicare prior to commencing employment.  

Alberta 

Registered Nurses / Registered Psychiatric Nurses

Registered Nurses must obtain licensure with the College and Association of Registered Nurses of Alberta (CARNA) to be eligible for employment.  If you are a Registered Psychiatric Nurse (RPN), you must obtain registration with the College of Registered Psychiatric Nurses of Alberta (CRPNA).    

Licensed Practical Nurses  

Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN’s) must obtain licensure with the College and Association of Licensed practical Nurses of Alberta (CLPNA).  

Educational Assessments
 
The International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS) can help individuals obtain recognition for education received outside of Canada.  IQAS issues assessment certificates that show how educational credentials from other countries compare to educational standards in Canada.  IQAS assessment certificates are advisory only.  IQAS is part of Alberta Learning with the Government of Alberta, and was founded on extensive partnership with employers, professional licensing bodies and post-secondary institutions. Visit the IQAS website  for more information.  

Links to Professional Organizations

Nursing

Registered Nurses:

The College and Association of Registered Nurses of Alberta 11620 168 Street Edmonton, Alberta T5M4A6 Telephone: 780-451-0043 Toll Free: 1-800-252-9392 Fax: 780-452-3276 Email: Website: http://www.nurses.ab.ca/
Canadian Nurses Association (CNA) 50 Driveway Ottawa, Ontario K2P1E2 Telephone: 613-237-2133 Toll Free: 1-800-361-8404 Fax: 613-237-3520 Email: (Membership): prr@cna-nurses.ca Website: www.cna-nurses.ca/default.htm

Registered Psychiatric Nurses:
 
Registered Psychiatric Nurses Association of Alberta (RPNAA) #201, 9711 – 45 Avenue Edmonton, Alberta T6E5V8 Telephone: 780-434-7666 Toll Free: 1-877-234-7666 Fax: 780-436-4166 Email: rpnaa@rpnaa.ab.ca Website: www.rpnaa.ab.ca  

Licensed Practical Nurses:
 
College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Alberta (CLPNA) Suite #230, 10403 – 172 Street Edmonton, Alberta T5S1K9 Telephone: 780-484-8886 Toll Free (in Alberta only) 1-800-661-5877 Fax: 780-484-9069 Website:www.clpna.com  

Allied Health Professions

Occupational Therapy:  

Alberta Association of Registered Occupational Therapists (AAROT) Suite #311, 4245 – 97 Street Edmonton, Alberta T6E5Y7 Telephone: 780-436-8381 Toll Free (in Alberta only): 1-800-561-5429 Fax: (780) 434-0658 Email: infor@aarot.ca Website: www.aarot.ca  

Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists (CAOT) Suite #3400, CTTC Building 1125 Colonel By Dr. Ottawa, Ontario K1S5R1 Telephone: 613-523-2268 Toll Free (in North America): 1-800-434-2268 Fax: 613-523-2552 Website: www.caot.ca  

Physical Therapy: 

College of Physical Therapists of Alberta 1350 Weber Center, 5555 Calgary Trail Edmonton, Alberta T6H5P9 Telephone: 780-438-0338 Toll Free (Alberta) 1-800-291-2782 Fax: 780-436-1908 Email: cpta@cpta.ab.ca Website: www.cpta.ab.ca  

Canadian Physiotherapy Association (CPA) Suite #410, 2345 Yonge Street Toronto, Ontario M4P2E5 Telephone: 416-932-1888 Toll Free: 1-800-387-8679 Fax: 416-932-9708 Email: information@physiotherapy.ca Website: www.physiotherapy.ca