The thyroid drug Synthroid (levothyroxine sodium), as the name implies, is anything but natural. It is not bio-equivalent to the natural hormone thyroxine, but is instead a synthetic, hormone-like substance with very different properties.
Time Required: 12 to 18 months. Here's How: 1  Be a Canadian citizen, be of good character, be proficient in either English or French, and be at least 18 years old when you apply. 2  Get a Grade 12 diploma or equivalent, a valid Canadian driver's licence, and be ready to meet RCMP physical and medical requirements.
This usually takes another two years of studying. Hence, to become an registered nurse, a student could spend as much as five years (one year for MA, two years for LPN and two years for RN) to end up with a bachelorâs degree in nursing. Luckily, there are other options besides going straight for the bachelorâs degree.As hold a diploma with which they can become certified medical assistants (CMAs) in the states where this is required. In some states, the position is known as Registered Medical Assistant (RMA), which is the same thing.