Allied Health Workers play a critical role in maintaining and advancing public health in Canada. With the country’s healthcare sector facing increasing demand, skilled professionals across a wide range of allied health disciplines are being welcomed through various immigration pathways. Whether you're a lab technician, physiotherapist, or nurse, your expertise is not only valued—but urgently needed in Canada.

The term “Allied Health” covers a broad spectrum of roles that support diagnosis, treatment, rehabilitation, and patient care. Canada recognizes a variety of professions under this category, and many are listed as in-demand under federal and provincial immigration programs.

We assist professionals in the following areas (but not limited to):

Medical & Clinical Specialists

• Specialists in Clinical and Laboratory Medicine
• General Practitioners and Family Physicians
• Specialists in Surgery
• Medical Laboratory Technologists
• Medical Sonographers
• Medical Radiation Technologists
• Respiratory Therapists
• Cardiopulmonary Technologists

Therapists & Technicians

• Physiotherapists
• Occupational Therapists
• Chiropractors
• Massage Therapists
• Kinesiologists
• Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioners & Acupuncturists
• Other Natural Healing Practitioners

Mental Health & Counselling

• Psychologists
• Therapists in Counselling and Related Therapies
• Education Counsellors
• Instructors for Persons with Disabilities

Nursing Professionals

• Registered Nurses and Psychiatric Nurses
• Nurse Practitioners
• Nursing Coordinators and Supervisors
• Licensed Practical Nurses
• Nurse Aides, Orderlies, and Patient Service Associates

Support & Emergency Care

• Physician Assistants, Midwives, and Allied Health Professionals
• Paramedics and Emergency Medical Technicians
• Medical Laboratory Assistants
• Other Technical and Health Service Support Roles

How Smitherland Can Help?

As experts in Canadian immigration, Smitherland Immigration Consultancy helps Allied Health Workers:

• Understand eligibility and choose the right immigration program
• Prepare accurate and complete Express Entry or PNP profiles
• Get credential assessments through approved Canadian bodies (e.g., WES, CAPR, NNAS)
• Navigate licensing and regulatory body requirements
• Maximize CRS scores and improve profile competitiveness
• Settle successfully in Canada with support on arrival

If you're an Allied Health professional ready to explore a future in Canada, we're here to support your journey. Book a consultation with Smitherland Immigration Consultancy and start building your Canadian dream today.