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Tuition Fee

USD 500

Start Date

2026-01-19

Medium of studying

Fully Online

Duration

Details

Program Details

Degree

Courses

Major

Anesthesia | Medical Technology

Area of study

Health

Education type

Fully Online

Course Language

English

Tuition Fee

Average International Tuition Fee

USD 500

Intakes

Program start date	Application deadline
2026-01-19	-

About Program

Program Overview

Oral Exam Readiness for the Anesthesia Canadian Licensing Exam Program (ORACLE)

The Oral Exam Readiness for the Anesthesia Canadian Licensing Exam Program (ORACLE) is designed to help senior residents in Canadian Anesthesia Residency training programs, internationally trained anesthesia fellows, international graduate staff anesthesiologists, and international anesthesia residents prepare for the oral component of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada examination in Anesthesiology.

Program Overview

The program aims to transform knowledge into exam success by providing participants with the skills and confidence to take on the anesthesia oral examination. It offers two formats: an online instructor-led format with live practice sessions and a flexible online asynchronous self-study format.

Program Highlights

Convenient online course available as either instructor-led with synchronous live sessions or asynchronous self-study formats.
Both formats include the opportunity to record responses to two graded practice oral examination questions with instructor feedback.
Taught by Canadian Anesthesiologists, including former Royal College examiners.
Abundant examples of oral exam questions.
Practical strategies shared with ample opportunity for reflection and practice to help learners consolidate key concepts.

What You'll Learn

Translate core knowledge of anesthesia within a clinical scenario.
Identify anesthetic conflicts and anesthetic goals for a clinical scenario.
Communicate safe anesthesia management, using cognitive strategies in response to sample exam questions.
Identify strategies for staying organized, addressing conflicting priorities, and understanding the structure of oral exam questions and answers.
List the anesthetic considerations of a clinical scenario.
Provide tailored assessments for specific patient groups.
Identify common pitfalls that may be encountered when providing an oral exam answer.

Career Opportunities

Success at the oral component of the examination is required for certification for the independent practice of Anesthesia in Canada. This course will be part of your strategy for optimizing success at the Royal College oral examination in Anesthesia.

Learning Outcomes

Identify strategies for staying organized, addressing conflicting priorities, and understanding the structure of oral exam questions and answers.
Translate core knowledge of anesthesia within a clinical scenario.
List the anesthetic considerations of a clinical scenario.
Provide tailored assessments for specific patient groups.
Identify anesthetic conflicts and anesthetic goals for a clinical scenario.
Communicate safe anesthesia management, using cognitive strategies in response to sample exam questions.
Identify common pitfalls that may be encountered when providing an oral exam answer.

Admission Requirements

This program is open enrolment, which means there is no formal application or admission procedure. To enrol in a course, simply register online. Our courses can be taken as part of a program or individually.

Requirements for Enrolment

Have an Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent OR
- Be a mature student as defined in the Undergraduate Calendar of McMaster University OR
- Be deemed an exceptional case
To ensure you are successful in your online courses, you are required to have knowledge and skills with general computer applications, such as keyboarding, file management, video conferencing, and word processing.

Language Requirements

If English is not your native language, you must meet McMaster University’s English proficiency requirements by either qualifying for an exemption or passing a McMaster-approved English test.

Certificate of Completion

Upon successful completion of the HTH 502 Online Instructor-Led format, you will receive a digital certificate of completion recognizing your learning achievement. Complete with details of the skills and specialized knowledge you have acquired, your credential is digitally shareable, making it easy to add to your resume, LinkedIn profile, and to share with current or prospective employers. Please note that the HTH 503 Self-Study format is not eligible for a certificate of completion.

Schedule

Oral Exam Readiness for the Anesthesia Canadian Licensing Exam schedule:

Oral Exam Readiness for the Anesthesia Canadian Licensing Exam Online Instructor-Led (HTH 502): Currently Not Available
Oral Exam Readiness for the Anesthesia Canadian Licensing Exam Self-Study (HTH 503): $500.00, available from Jan 19 - Apr 30, Format: Online (Self Study)

Payment Options

Payment must be made in full at the time of enrolment
Online credit card or debit payments are preferred
Accepted credit cards: Visa, MasterCard, and American Express
Accepted debit cards: Visa Debit and Debit Mastercard
Google Pay is available for faster checkout
Payments can be made from a Canadian Financial Institution and can take 2 to 4 business days to arrive in your McMaster student account. Once payment has arrived, you can register for your course. Please note that if the amount of the course fees owing is more than what was transferred to your student account, you will be dropped from the course.

Registration Process

Visit continuing.mcmaster.ca/programs to find your program of choice
Click on each tab on the program page to learn about credential options and requirements, schedule and fees, and a list of all courses in the program
Select a course and then select an available offering, noting important information such as cost, delivery format, and start/end dates; then click ‘add to cart’
Once you have added your courses, click the shopping cart icon at the top right-hand corner of the page (bottom of the browser screen on mobile)
Review your cart and, once you’re ready to proceed with enrolment, click ‘proceed to checkout’
As the next step, you will be redirected to Mosaic – McMaster’s Administrative Information and Enrolment system
Once you are in Mosaic, select ‘new to McMaster’ or log in with your existing MacID and password (if applicable)
Complete all required fields and select a program of study when prompted (i.e., a specific program or open studies for standalone courses)
Finally, payment is required in full to secure a spot in your course(s)

A payment receipt email will be issued to you immediately after registering, and a course confirmation email will be sent to you overnight. Within approximately 24 hours of registering, you will also receive an important email containing credentials used to activate your MacID, which you must do before you can access courses in Avenue to Learn. Please review our Getting Started page to learn more about the next steps for beginning your studies after registration, and our Help Centre for our Refund Policy and other frequently asked questions. Please note that on average, each course requires 6-8 hours of study per week, per course (sometimes more) and some courses may have listed prerequisites. Please plan your schedule accordingly. Most students take 1-2 courses per term across a few different terms and a full-time equivalent course load is typically 3-4 courses per term.

For more information and a walkthrough on how to register, please check out this video.

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