Do American credentials transfer over to Canada?

Hubby is a dental assistant. Would he be able to get a job in Canada without going through more schooling? We know how it works state to state, but not country to country.

C.M. C2016-07-10T06:59:45Z

We have the order of The College of Dentists, that would be a good place to start.

Now for the second order of business, re getting employment. Not without the correct Work Permit, or Visa, which allows to Study or Work in Canada.

DeMoNsLaYeR5752016-07-08T17:28:53Z

america is one of the hardest countries to gain a credential in (highest standards) so it will transfer to every country with minimal if any extra courses (maybe 1 or 2 short courses to learn about the local laws and what not)

Hugo902016-07-08T21:13:24Z

American schooling is accepted in Canada, so he should apply for a license. Of course, that does not give you permission to live in Canada.

?2016-07-08T22:04:41Z

There are 4500 Universities and Colleges in the USA. They do not all teach the same stuff.

@ckm1956 gives you the place to start to see what each province requires.
You WILL NOT be coming to Canada and looking for work until you get a work Visa.

This position has many different job titles. Check them all out.


certified dental assistant
certified intra-oral dental assistant
chair-side assistant – dental
dental aide
dental assistant
dental clinical assistant
intra-oral dental assistant
licensed dental assistant
preventive dental assistant
registered dental assistant

Also
Dental hygienists and dental therapists (3222)
Dental technologists, technicians and laboratory assistants (3223)
http://www5.hrsdc.gc.ca/NOC/English/NOC/2011/Profile.aspx?val=3&val1=3411


For a Visa start here.
http://can-am.gc.ca/can-am/visa.aspx?lang=eng
About 100,000 apply each year about 10,0000 get one.
You need to be better than the other 90,000 from the USA and the millions of others from the rest of the world.

There is not much demand for the purpose of immigration.
http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/express-entry/criteria-crs.asp

Suggest you look here for any provincial needs.
http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/immigrate/provincial/apply-who.asp

DO NOT expect to go to the Big City at the Best place for your start in Canada. Look into the Rural parts of the Land. Where they have less applicants for positions.

http://www.jobbank.gc.ca/LMI_report_bynoc.do?&noc=3411&reportOption=outlook

Xavier2017-04-19T20:41:11Z

Only way to know for sure is to contact the Canadian Embassy and have them put You into contact with the proper authorities.

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