MMBP Academic Program

Pre- requisite Courses - Online and In Person
Offered through Mount Royal University

To facilitate student success, the Multi-jurisdictional Midwifery Bridging Program (MMBP) stipulates that MMBP participants meet the following requirements before beginning the MMBP core midwifery phase :

• Demonstrate basic computer skills, and have access to a computer and personal email address.

• Provide evidence of knowledge of the Canadian health care system.

• Meet the minimum required English language test score, or qualify for exemption from language testing, as outlined in English Language Requirements.

Pre-requisites can be completed before applying to the MMBP, or after being assessed. Pre-requisites must be completed before starting the MMBP core midwifery phase.

 

Basic Computer Skills and Equipment

Online learning and communication is an important component of the MMBP that requires students to have basic computer skills and access to the internet and to computer equipment. To determine their readiness for online learning, participants will complete a short online assessment of basic computer skills. This will be submitted electronically to the MMBP Pre-requisite Course Advisor at Mount Royal University using the participants personal e-mail address. If remedial learning is necessary, the advisor will direct the participant to one or more online tutorials that will assist in filling individual computer skill gaps. Evidence of tutorial completion is required. These requirements must be satisfied prior to the start of the MMBP core midwifery phase.

Cost: Range between $60 - $200 (depending on requirements).

Users require at minimum Windows 98, 1.5 ghz processor, 256MB RAM, 100 MB of free disk space, 56k modem or greater, most current web browser (Internet Explorer or Firefox), 800 x 600 monitor screen resolution.  These are minimum requirements, as a higher spec computer is recommended.

If a participant is purchasing new computer equipment, a lap top is recommended. 

High speed internet is not required for pre-requisite courses.  High speed is required for all other courses. 

Orientation to Canadian Health Care System, Culture and Context - Course for Internationally Educated Health Care Professionals

The Orientation to the Canadian Health Care System, Culture and Context is designed for internationally educated health professionals who are in the process of becoming licensed in Canada. This 30-hour course will provide learners with a deepened understanding of the Canadian health care system, describe what Canadian patients expect from their health care providers, and discuss how to communicate with patients and caregivers. Participants will have an opportunity to meet other newly arrived health care professionals in a supportive learning environment in either a classroom or online format.

This pan-Canadian course is centrally administered by the University of Toronto and in: St. John’s, Newfoundland; Toronto, Ontario; Ottawa, Ontario, Regina, Saskatchewan; Saskatoon, Saskatchewan; Calgary, Alberta; Edmonton, Alberta; and Vancouver, British Columbia. An interactive online learning format is available for those unable to attend classroom sessions.

Contact iehp.canada@utoronto.ca to request a course overview and application form, or for information on admission requirements, course content, frequently asked questions, locations and times.

 

Evidence Required for Exemption

You do not have to take Orientation to Canadian Health Care if you:

• Passed a similar course within the last five years that was Canadian in scope, and covered at a minimum: federal and provincial roles in healthcare, roles and collaboration of different healthcare professionals, patient/client expectations, work safety, privacy, and other relevant legislation and expectations. A course transcript direct from your institution is required as evidence.

  OR

• Successfully completed a Canadian education program for a regulated health profession in Canada within the last five years. A course transcript direct from your institution is required as evidence.

  OR

• Worked as a regulated health professional within Canada for at least 8 months of full-time practice, or equivalent part-time work, within the last ten years. A letter from your employer or equivalent, stating dates of employment, full-time or part-time status, profession and role for this employer is required as evidence.

 

English for the Health Sector

Students may be required to complete a health-sector specific English language course to improve their English language test scores in order to meet the MMBP English Language Requirements and midwifery licensing requirements.  There are limited English language courses offered across Canada to help  internationally educated health professionals advance their level of health profession English (test scores)  sufficiently  over a short period of time.  While not specifically developed for midwives, the following courses are available and recognized by the MMBP.

Professional Communication and English for the Health Sector Course Offerings

1. Professional Communication for Internationally Educated Health Professionals- Course offerings:

          A. Mount Royal University, International Education

This interdisciplinary course is being offered for the first time in the Spring and Fall terms 2010 on the Mount Royal University campus. Funded by Alberta Employment and Immigration, the course was originally developed and piloted through a partnership of several colleges, health regions and immigrant serving agencies from British Columbia.

Click here to find course information and how to apply. A program brochure is available at the Mount Royal University website.

The course is being offered 5 days a week, 8:30-13:00- April 6-June 29 (orientation week March 29-April 1) and September 7-November 30 (orientation week August 31-September 3).

For additional information about this course, contact the PC-IEHP Program Coordinator at 403.440.5152 or via email: iehp@mtroyal.ca

        B. Kwantlen Polytechnic University, Surrey Campus, Vancouver, BC

Kwantlen Polytechnic University is also offering  this course. There are 2 offerings - March 1-June 11 (application deadline January 22 **Deadlines have been extended, please email for more information**)  and March 29-July 16 (application deadline February 26).

For more information contact PC-IEHP via e-mail: iehp@kwantlen.ca

 

2. English for Nursing - Level I of the Bridge to Canadian Nursing (BCN) Program (Alberta North, in Edmonton and Alberta South, in Calgary sites)

This is a series of four in-class courses offered in one semester to Internationally educated nurses (IENs) at the Mount Royal University in Calgary and Edmonton. To assist  MMBP students to enhance their language skills in the health sector and prepare them for the MMBP Intensive I, MMBP students may enroll in Level I BCN courses offered in the fall and winter semesters.

The four courses are offered in-class, 12 hours/ week over 14 weeks to internationally educated nurses to improve workplace communication through interactive in-class format. Emphasis is on the enhancement of reading, writing and speaking skills, using nursing and Canadian health-sector language. To take these courses students must have a Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) of 6, and be educated outside Canada as a registered nurse.  Internationally educated midwives will receive special permission to register in these courses when accepted into the MMBP.

Click here for more information on the Bridge to Canadian Nursing English courses.

3. English for Health Tutorials- Online

Internationally educated health professionals now have access to an online, independent learning system to strengthen their health-sector English language skills. There are three health-specifc tutorials to choose from: English for Nursing, English for Health, and Nursing Picture Dictionary. Demonstration exercises are available on the website.

Go to www.englishforhealth.com to register. Continuous intake.

Fee: $80 + GST for 30-day access or $175 + GST for 90-day access to each tutorial.

4. English for Nursing Purposes- Red River College, Winnipeg, MB

This course develops specific language skills for training in the nursing field. This advanced level program will target the vocabulary, listening, speaking, reading and writing competencies that are commonly required in nurse-training programs.

This course is full-time, Monday-Friday from 9:00-14:50 and will be offered Fbruary 8-June 25, 2010.

There are no tuition costs for landed immigrants (permanent residents, convention refugees and new Canadian citizens).

For more information email: sbates@rrc.mb.ca

 

MMBP Core Midwifery Phase offered by University of British Columbia

Pre-requisites to Core Midwifery Phase

1. Students must complete the following before entry into MMBP Core Midwifery Phase:

• Meet the MMBP requirements for English language fluency, Orientation to Canadian Health Care and basic computer skills training.

2. Students must complete the following before starting a clinical placement:

• Obtain certification in adult and infant Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and Neonatal Resuscitation (NRP) from acceptable certification programs.  MMBP candidates that reside in Canada should be able to obtain certification close to their home city.  MMBP candidates that reside outside of Canada may contact the UBC MMBP Student Advisor at bridging@midwifery.ubc.ca for assistance in arranging certification during their time in Canada.

• Obtain a student membership with the midwifery regulatory body for the province or territory of your assigned clinical placement if required.

• Requirements vary by location.  There may be other requirements that students are responsible for such as a criminal records check or immunizations. There are fees associated with all of the above which are not included in UBC MMBP tuition fees.  More information will be provided when students are admitted into the program.

   

MMBP Core Midwifery Phase Content

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for information about the theoretical and clinical programming that will be offered to MMBP participants.

 

Tuition

The MMBP course fee for the Pilot offering was $ 4,335.00 (Canadian Funds). Fees for future offerings are being evaluated.

The Fee for Accelerated Option participants in the Pilot offering was $2,255.00 (Canadian funds).  Fees for future offerings are being evaluated.

Please see above for additional costs for Pre-requisite Courses.

Tuition includes: 

In-class instruction, materials, lab supplies

Distance education and on-line instruction

Tutor support

Assessments

Clinical placement

Tuition does not include: 

Textbooks (if required)

Computer skills and English literacy courses

High speed Internet access

Telephone charges

Personal computer or MAC

NRP certification

Assessment re-takes

Liability insurance

Membership with jurisdictional regulatory body (ie CMBC)

Transportation or accommodation to intensives or jurisdictional placements

Relocation costs