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.
A CNA certification is required for admission into the CCMA training. CCMA students will spend the first 9 weeks in PCT class to do CPT, CET and CPCT. Prior PCTs are eligible for accelerated CCMA bridge of 5 weeks training. Must have a clean criminal record, TB skin test or CXR.