1. Communication for Internationally-Educated Health Professionals (CIEHP) Program

2. What is the CIEHP Program?
The Communication for Internationally-Educated Health Professionals (CIEHP) Program is for:
internationally-educated health professionals, such as, physicians, nurses, midwives, pharmacists, physiotherapists and occupational therapists.
Note: The CIEHP Program is not the CHP Program (Communication for Health Care Professions).
CCPTA – 20 weeks (300 hours)
a) PPS – 6 X 3 hour-workshops (18 hours)
b) CCCN – 13 weeks x 3 modules

3. CIEHP Program
PURPOSE: - to increase awareness and build skills in Language, Culture and Communication for the Canadian Health Care Context. (with online preparation, F2F workshops, assessments and assignments) Focus: Skill-building in speaking and listening for health care context. (Reading is required for online component and some F2F activities; Writing assignments are related to ‘Reflective Practice’.)

4. CIEHP Program Overview
Schedule: 200 hours over 12 weeks (Fall Session: Sept.- Dec. OR Winter Session: Feb.- May) (session depends on enrolment)
Blended Delivery format:
- Online component hours/week
(requires access to and ability to use computers for learning purposes)
(prep for workshop and/or post-workshop assignments)
- Face-to-face (F2F) workshops
(Wed. and Fri. 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon) 8 hours/week
Total: 16 hours/week(min.)

5. Overview cont’d. Complete/Incomplete based on:
successful completion of all program requirements (online & F2F), including the ability to work in groups and independently
demonstrated skills and knowledge of CIEHP units and achievement of outcomes
attendance (min. 80% of F2F component)
Final report is issued to successful participants:
strengths and areas to improve in language and communication
CLB level in Listening and Speaking
Non-credit program

6. CIEHP Program - Expectations
PREPARATION AND SELF-STUDY:
Prepare for all F2F sessions by doing readings, viewing videos, completing independent work on-time
Complete all post-workshop homework and assignments on-time
Organize and manage all paper and electronic resources for retrieval as needed
ATTENDANCE at F2F sessions:
80% minimum required
Phone call or to notify of absence
Punctuality: be on-time for all F2F sessions (8:00 a.m. start time)
PARTICIPATION:
Actively contribute to all in-class discussions; participate in all activities

7. CIEHP Program – Special Components
Role plays
Standardized Patients (SPs)
Guest Speakers (health care practitioners)
Video examples
Practical training for standardized language assessments
Ongoing feedback on strengths and areas to improve in speaking and listening; feedback re: reflective writing assignments
Strategies for Effective Communication and Lifelong Learning – A Personal Learning Plan

8. CIEHP Program - Curriculum
Patient-Centred Practice
Effective Interviewing
Therapeutic Communication
Communication with Challenging Patients
The “Language” of Health Care
( medical terminology vs. ‘lay language’, slang, idioms)
Collaborative Practice (teamwork & decision-making)
Professional Communication (“Soft” skills)
(assertiveness, giving/receiving feedback, conflict management)

9. CIEHP Program – Curriculum cont’d.
ADDITIONAL FOCUS:
Intercultural Communication:
Culture and communication models
Cultural orientations and impact
on communication
Non-Verbal Communication
and impact on communication

10. CIEHP Program Benefits
BENEFITS according to former students:
“knowledge, orientation, and opportunity to network”
“Examples and explanations, videos and pictures made each topic easier to understand.”

11. Four Eligibility Requirements
An applicant must:
1. be an Internationally Educated Health Professional (IEHP)
(Applicants must complete “Proof of Education” form and include resume in application package.)
2. have initiated the process of registration with specific regulatory body for your health profession* or decided on an alternative career path within health care
(Applicants must complete “Career Plan” in application package.)
3. be a permanent resident
This program is funded by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC).
*See

12. Eligibility Requirements cont’d.
4. Meet the language proficiency requirements:
Must have taken an English language proficiency test within 6-12 months and achieved:
CLB level 8 in both Speaking and Listening OR
IELTS 7.0 in both Speaking and Listening
The focus of program is on Speaking and Listening; however, a minimum of CLB 7 (or IELTS 6.5) in either Reading or Writing are required.
Must be referred by Winnipeg English Language Assessment and referral Centre (WELARC);
Consideration will be given to applicants who have taken other language tests approved by specific health regulator (e.g., CELBAN for nurses)
Applicants who have completed an approved ESL program within six months (outside of RRC’s programs) will also be considered with certain conditions.  Check with Stuart Schwarz, Program

13. Application Information and application package is available online:
rrc.ca/ciehp
Forms to download include:
Application Checklist
LTC registration form
Forms:
Proof of education as a health professional
Articulated career plan
Application package must also include:
a referral from WELARC (Contact information on checklist)

14. Application Deadline
Application package (hard copy) must be received at the Language Training Centre by:
Winter session: January 19, 2019 (or earlier)
Attention: Stuart Schwartz
Red River College’s Language Training Centre
Main Street
Winnipeg, MB. R3C 1A3
Winter session starts: Wed. Feb. 20, 2019
Confirmation of acceptance will be ed to applicants within two weeks of application deadline.

15. Contact information
Contact Stuart Schwartz, Program Manager
(204) , Ext. 6303
WELARC
Winnipeg English Language Assessment and Referral Centre (WELARC)
Portage Avenue
Winnipeg, Manitoba
(204)