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.
The length of time it takes depends on what kind of course you decide to take. There are a couple of online courses that only take 4 weeks. Most workshops take about 6 weeks but can last up to a year. Many certification programs take 6 months to one year to complete with courses and the required test. Degreed courses, naturally, take 2 to 4 years depending on the type of degree you are trying to get. In terms of the basic certification, which is called the CPT (Certified Personal Trainer), you have 3 hours to complete the test.