Internationally Educated Applicants
Internationally Educated Health Professionals (IEHP) Candidate Manual
Please click below to access the candidate manual which outlines the licensure process, eligibility for license, an outline of time and cost and well as details on the assessment process.
Candidate Manual
Click here to view the Internationally Educated Health Professional Access Hub from the University of Manitoba
Interprofessional Collaborative Practice Learning Modules
An essential feature of the Canadian healthcare system is the expectation that all health professionals will have the knowledge and skills needed to function in a dynamic team-based environment. The Interprofessional Collaborative Practice Learning Modules (now available on UM Learn, University of Manitoba) offer valuable online training about interprofessional collaborative practice which is key for delivering safe and effective patient-centered care.
Assess your learning needs by completing the pre-assessment (Section 1) before moving on to the core modules. In the core modules (Section 2 and Section 3) learn about interprofessional collaboration, including each of the required competencies for interprofessional practice. Listen to internationally educated health professionals as they talk about their experiences and consider your role in different patient scenarios. Complete the post-assessment (Section 4) to determine how confident you feel about your understanding of interprofessional collaborative practice. The conclusion (Section 5) contains additional information about this learning experience and next steps as well as a list of additional resources.
To register and receive additional instructions, please contact the IEHPAccess@umanitoba.ca
Manitoba Careers for Internationally Educated Professionals Program
This program supports internationally educated professionals (IEPs) towards their goal of working in their professional fields in Manitoba. It provides non-repayable financial assistance to help IEPs with assessment and training costs while pursuing registration. To be eligible, individuals must have started the registration process with a Manitoba regulator, and be motivated and able to complete the process in a timely, efficient and continuous manner. For more information and to apply, visit their website.
Recognition Counts
This program provides supports to skilled immigrants wishing to work in their field of expertise or an alternative career in Manitoba. The program offers financial counselling, as well as the opportunity to apply for a loan of up to $30,000 with Assiniboine Credit Union to help with the cost of having qualifications recognized in Manitoba and obtaining related employment. To learn more, visit their website.
Manitoba Student Aid
This is a supplemental financial assistance program for Manitobans who do not have enough resources to pay for post-secondary education (university or college) on their own. This program provides various types of funding through the Manitoba Student Aid Program and the Canada Student Loans and Grants Programs. Funding includes repayable government student loans and non-repayable grants and/or bursaries. For more information, visit their website.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this is possible. As part of the application process to obtain your license to practice as a registered respiratory therapist in Manitoba, the MARRT will review your credentials and you will need to go through a detailed assessment process to determine whether you meet the requirements or need more education and training. If you need more education, we will guide you through that process.
Can I work as a respiratory therapist without a license?
No, you cannot practice or call yourself a Respiratory Therapist without a license in Manitoba.
If I need to go to school for more RT training to get my license, where do I go?
In Manitoba, you would attend the Respiratory Therapy program at the University of Manitoba. Here is a list of approved respiratory therapy programs.
English is not my first language. Does that matter?
It is important that your English is proficient in all areas. The MARRT has a Language Proficiency Policy that lists the various tests that are eligible to submit to MARRT to show your English is proficient and at the level required to provide care safely to the public.
I have not moved to Canada yet. Can I start the application process from my home country?
Yes, however, you will need to provide documentation to show you are legally entitled to work in Canada.
How much is a MARRT license?
The license fee for 2024 – 2025 is $803.00 and your license is valid for one year. You need to renew your license every year and pay a license fee each year. The fee is reviewed annually.
I’m trying to budget for my move to Canada to become an RRT. About how much will it cost to go through the licensing process?
This will depend on your current education, knowledge, skills, and experience and the amount of gap training required to ensure your knowledge and skills are at the required level will be different for everyone. Not including your tuition costs for the gap training, the other requirements will cost approximately $10,000.00. Please refer to the Schedule of Fees in the Application Guide for Applicants Educated Outside of Canada. For now, let’s just link it to the old international applicant guide.
If I am licensed by MARRT, can I only practice in Manitoba?
Yes. Your MARRT license only allows you to practice in Manitoba. If you wish to practice as a respiratory therapist in another province, the process to become licensed in another province is fairly simple and smooth. The provinces work closely with one another to support smooth transitions from one province to another.
How many RRTs are there in Manitoba?
There are currently about 350 registered respiratory therapists in Manitoba.
Where do RRTs work?
In Manitoba, respiratory therapists work in hospitals, clinics, and in the community.
Are there jobs for RRTs in Manitoba?
Yes, there are jobs for respiratory therapists in Manitoba.
Can I apply for a job before I get my license?
You can apply for a job as a respiratory therapist however, you cannot be hired until you have received your license from the MARRT.
I am currently a Refugee and do not have all my documents to show my education. Can I still apply for a license?
Yes, please apply. We understand that there are situations you cannot control and that you may not be able to provide or do not have access to all your education documents and credentials. World Education Services may also be able to assist you with this situation.
Is there a special application for international applicants?
No, there is not. All applicants to the MARRT complete the same application for a respiratory therapy license.
