Who asks for an assessment

Credential assessments listed in licensing guides, by occupation and province
OccupationWhere Assessment WhySource
Agrologist Alberta International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS) Internationally educated applicants
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“you must provide a course-by-course or specialized assessment by either WES (World Education Services) or IQAS (International Qualifications Assessment Service)”
albertaagrologists.ca/site/registration/internationallyeducatedappl...
Agrologist Alberta World Education Services (WES) Internationally educated applicants
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“you must provide a course-by-course or specialized assessment by either WES (World Education Services) or IQAS (International Qualifications Assessment Service)”
albertaagrologists.ca/site/registration/internationallyeducatedappl...
Agrology technologist Alberta International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS) Assessment of international diplomas or degrees for internationally educated applicants
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“A Course-by-Course WES (World Education Services) assessment OR Specialized IQAS (International Qualifications Assessment Service) assessment of international diploma(s) or degree(s).”
albertaagrologists.ca/site/membership/apply/application
Agrology technologist Alberta World Education Services (WES) Assessment of international diplomas or degrees for internationally educated applicants
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“A Course-by-Course WES (World Education Services) assessment OR Specialized IQAS (International Qualifications Assessment Service) assessment of international diploma(s) or degree(s).”
albertaagrologists.ca/site/membership/apply/application
Biologist Alberta International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS) Required for all education undertaken outside Canada.
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“All education undertaken outside Canada must have a Specialized IQAS Assessment completed OR Comprehensive Course-by-Course Report from World Education Services (WES).”
aspb.ab.ca/general-application-info-2
Biologist Alberta World Education Services (WES) Alternative to the IQAS Specialized Assessment for education completed outside Canada.
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“All education undertaken outside Canada must have a Specialized IQAS Assessment completed OR Comprehensive Course-by-Course Report from World Education Services (WES).”
aspb.ab.ca/general-application-info-2
Chemist Alberta International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS) Education
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“A transcript assessment completed by IQAS or WES must be submitted along with a copy of your transcripts.”
pchem.ca/resources/becoming-a-professional-chemist
Chemist Alberta World Education Services (WES) Education
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“A transcript assessment completed by IQAS or WES must be submitted along with a copy of your transcripts.”
pchem.ca/resources/becoming-a-professional-chemist
Dental hygienist Alberta International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS) Equivalency assessment of international education
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“You can obtain an assessment though: - World Education Services - International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS)”
acdh.ca/registering-as-a-dental-hygienist/internationally-trained-d...
Dentist Alberta National Dental Examining Board of Canada (NDEB) Pass the NDEB Written Examination
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“You can get certified by taking the NDEB® Written Examination and OSCE.”
ndeb-bned.ca/2022/06/02/obtenir-votre-certification-et-votre-permis
Engineering technologist Alberta International Credential Assessment Service (ICAS) Get credential assessment
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“For credential assessments for ASET, acceptable assessment services include one of the members of the Alliance of Credential Evaluation Services of Canada (IQAS, WES*, ICAS, ICES, CES, MIDI).”
aset.ab.ca/ASET/ASET/_CONTENT/Registration/Resources/International-...
Hearing aid practitioner Alberta International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS) Determine how internationally educated applicants' education compares to CHAPA's domestic requirements
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“The applicant at their own expense, will be required to provide an International Assessment of Credentials (IQAS). This agency will help determine how your education compares to our requirements.”
chapa.ca/become-a-member
Licensed practical nurse Alberta National Nursing Assessment Service (NNAS) Get an NNAS assessment
Source
“Education credential assessment or report from the National Nursing Assessment Service.”
clha.com/lpn/apply-to-be-an-lpn/applicants/internationally-educated...
Midwife Alberta World Education Services (WES) Required for internationally educated midwife registration
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“Education Credential Assessment (WES/IQAS)”
albertamidwives.org/copy-of-interprovincial-applicants
Nurse practitioner Alberta National Nursing Assessment Service (NNAS) Credential assessment of nursing education for internationally educated applicants
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“The NNAS Advisory Report includes all the documents that have been submitted and verified by NNAS and any correspondence you have had with NNAS.”
nnas.ca/application-process-timeline
Optician Alberta International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS) An IQAS assessment compares educational credentials from other countries to educational standards in Canada and can be used to support a professional licensure application.
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“The International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS) is an Alberta government service. It completes assessments and issues certificates that compare educational credentials from other countries to educational standards in Canada. ... You can use an IQAS assessment to support your: ... professional licensure application”
alberta.ca/iqas-employment-education-licensure
Pharmacist Alberta National Nursing Assessment Service (NNAS) Join Pharmacists' Gateway Canada
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“1. Join Pharmacists’ Gateway Canada - Sign up with the National Association of Pharmacy Regulatory Authorities (NAPRA) through Pharmacists’ Gateway Canada.”
abpharmacy.ca/regulated-members/registration/pharmacists/initial-re...
Pharmacist Alberta Pharmacy Examining Board of Canada (PEBC) Complete ID and Education Verification
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“You are required to first complete ID and Education Verification by submitting the completed application and ID documents if you graduated in Canada from a CCAPP accredited pharmacy program and intend to apply for the Pharmacist Qualifying Examination for the first time or if your ID and Education Verification expires.”
pebc.ca/pharmacists/qualifying-examination/application-for-part-i-a...
Pharmacy technician Alberta Pharmacy Examining Board of Canada (PEBC) Complete PEBC Qualifying Exam Part 1
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“Complete the Pharmacy Examining Board of Canada (PEBC) Qualifying Exam Part 1 (MCQ).”
abpharmacy.ca/regulated-members/registration/pharmacy-technicians/i...
Physician Alberta Medical Council of Canada (MCC) Submit qualifications review
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“Create your physiciansapply.ca account and submit your qualifications review: CPSA will confirm if you meet eligibility requirements to join the Provisional Register and send an Eligibility Letter *(steps 1 & 2)*.”
cpsa.ca/physicians/registration/apply-to-practise/independent-pract...
School business official Alberta International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS) Have credentials assessed
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“providing clear, accurate and reliable assessment certificates for potential candidates who have international education credentials. Professional regulatory organizations can advise individuals of the type of IQAS assessment required for their purposes.”
alberta.ca/iqas-for-organizations

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