The clinical assistant licence in Manitoba

In Manitoba, clinical assistants are health care professionals with a medical background who provide medical services under the supervision of a licensed physician.

• Satisfactory completion of one of the following approved assessments:

• Pass result on the National Assessment Collaboration (NAC) Examination

• Be enrolled in the Canadian Medical Register as a Licentiate of the Medical Council of Canada (LMCC), which requires a pass result on the Medical Council of Canada Qualifying Examination (MCCQE)

• Acceptable proof of English language proficiency

• One of the following: 

• Hold a degree in medicine from a nationally approved faculty of medicine or a doctor of osteopathic medicine degree from a school in the United States accredited by the American Osteopathic Association Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation

• Be a graduate of an approved and accredited physician assistant or clinical assistant training program that is restricted to a field of practice

• Be a member in good standing of a regulated health profession in Manitoba

• Hold certification at the highest level of emergency medical attendant certification

Once you have met the eligibility requirements, you can proceed with the registration process through the CPSM (CPSM). An offer of employment is not required to apply, but registration cannot be granted without one, and applications are valid for six months. Once employment is offered, the employer submits a practice description for CPSM approval, followed by a contract of supervision. Visit CPSM Registration for more information.