Goals and Objectives

For the fourth consecutive year, funding is available through HealthForceOntario to support eligible health professionals access professional development opportunities through the Allied Health Professional Development Fund. Practising members of nine allied health professions will be able to apply for as much as $1,500 for professional development activities.

The purpose of the fund is to develop skills and enhance knowledge and leadership capacity among allied health professionals. This year, the fund will provide grants for professional development opportunities completed between April 1, 2009 and March 31, 2010. Click here for additional information regarding deadlines, the decision making process and evaluation criteria.

HealthForceOntario’s AHPDF  aims to provide professional development opportunities to an increased number of allied health professionals with objectives to:

• Enable more health care professionals to access professional development;
• Expand current skills and leadership capacity to improve healthcare service quality;
• Facilitate the retention of valued allied health professionals in Ontario,
• Assist allied health professionals to adapt to changing expectations and health care needs; and,
• Maintain and build Ontario's capacity as a competitive employer.