Canadian Healthcare Education Network Inc.

Name

Canadian Healthcare Education Network Inc.

Legal name

Canadian Healthcare Education Network Inc.

Website

https://chenetwork.ca

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Canadian Healthcare Education Network (CHEN) is a Canadian-owned continuing education provider offering micro-credentialed online and hybrid healthcare certificate programs for nurses, allied health professionals, and healthcare organizations across Canada.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Healthcare Continuing Education

NAICS

Educational Services (611), Professional and Management Development Training (611430), Educational Support Services (61171)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Health Services (8000)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYEDAAALAC

Healthcare Clinical Professions (CME/CE for Nurses, Allied Health, Pharmacy)

Education/Adult & Continuing Education/Professional Licensure & Continuing Professional Education (CE/CPE)

SECONDARYEDAAAPAA

Healthcare & Life Sciences

Education/Adult & Continuing Education/Industry-Specific Training (Healthcare, Tech, etc.)

SECONDARYEDAGANAJ

Healthcare & Clinical Professional Development (CME/CE)

Education/Educational Publishing & Learning Content/Professional Development & Training Materials

Keywords

• Healthcare continuing education
• Micro-credential certificate programs
• Online nursing education
• Wound care training
• Patient navigation certification

Headquarters

HQ city

Toronto (GTHA)

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Others

Revenue model

1. Continuing Education Course Fees: One-time program fees charged per course or certificate program. Individual courses range from $700 to $1,175 CAD; bundled professional certificates range from $2,500 to $3,400 CAD. Provincial nursing association members receive a 20% discount on most programs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Canadian Healthcare Education Network (CHEN) delivers micro-credentialed, evidence-informed healthcare continuing education programs and certificate courses to working healthcare professionals across Canada. Programs are offered primarily as live instructor-led online courses and hybrid formats combining virtual learning with in-person skills labs in Mississauga, Ontario. The portfolio spans wound care, IV and infusion therapy, patient navigation, death doula services, healthcare AI, harm reduction, leadership, and communication, with individual courses priced between $700 and $1,175 CAD and comprehensive professional certificate bundles between $2,500 and $3,400 CAD.

Product overview

The Canadian Healthcare Education Network (CHEN) is a modular education platform offering micro-credentialed healthcare continuing education programs and certificates rooted in York University's Health Leadership & Learning Network. The portfolio is organized into specialized institutes (Wound Care Institute, IV and Infusion Therapy & Phlebotomy Institute, Patient Navigation & Advocacy Institute) and the Centre for Communication & Leadership, with individual certificate programs at foundational and advanced levels. Programs include Wound Care (Level 1/Foundations and Level 2/Advanced), Lower Limb Assessment Masterclass, IV & Infusion Therapy Certificate, Patient Navigation (Level 1, Level 2, and comprehensive Professional Patient Navigator Certificate), Death Doula Professional Certificate, Certificate in Artificial Intelligence for Healthcare, LPN Leadership & Communication Skills, Communication and Motivational Interviewing, Challenging People, and Culture and Diversity in a Binary World. All programs are non-degree, non-credit offerings delivered primarily online with live instructor-led sessions and optional in-person skills labs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Wound Care Institute: Evidence-informed wound care certificate programs for nurses and healthcare professionals, including Level 1, Level 2, and Lower Limb Assessment.
• IV Infusion Therapy Institute
• Patient Navigation Institute
• Centre for Communication & Leadership

Products and services

• Wound Care Certificate Level 1 (Foundations) Foundational micro-credentialed course covering wound assessment, classification, and basic management strategies using evidence-informed approaches; combines self-directed learning with live virtual sessions and hands-on practice with real wound care supplies; targeted at nurses and healthcare professionals.
• Wound Care Certificate Level 2 (Advanced) Advanced wound care training building on Level 1, focusing on complex clinical scenarios, multifactorial wound etiology, infection management, and interdisciplinary collaboration; targeted at nurses seeking advanced wound care competency.
• Lower Limb Assessment Masterclass Hybrid micro-credential combining venous leg ulcer and diabetic foot ulcer assessment and treatment training with a full-day hands-on lab covering Doppler, ABPI, TBPI, compression therapy, and offloading techniques; in-person lab held in Mississauga, Ontario.
• IV & Infusion Therapy Certificate 20-hour hybrid program teaching vascular access device insertion, central vascular access device maintenance, and infusion therapy management using evidence-based practices with simulated skills labs; targeted at nurses and allied healthcare professionals.
• Patient Navigation Certificate Level 1 (Foundations) Micro-credentialed introduction to patient navigation covering the navigator role, patient journey barriers, communication skills, care coordination, advocacy, and cultural competence with emphasis on trauma-informed practices.
• Patient Navigation Certificate Level 2 (Advanced) Advanced patient navigation training focusing on managing multifaceted healthcare cases, interdisciplinary collaboration, systemic advocacy, and culturally informed strategies for diverse patient populations.
• Professional Patient Navigator Certificate (PPNC) Comprehensive micro-credentialed program providing full training pathway for healthcare professionals working as Patient Navigators, bundling Level 1, Level 2, Communication and Motivational Interviewing, Culture and Diversity, and summative assessment.
• Death Doula Professional Certificate (DDPC) Comprehensive end-of-life doula training program covering three progressive modules: Foundations, Advanced Care & Simulation, and Business Development with capstone business plan; recognized by EOLDAC for pathway to Registered Membership.
• Certificate in Artificial Intelligence for Healthcare Healthcare-specific AI implementation program teaching AI governance, deployment, optimization, and enterprise-level AI transformation, including embedded preparation for PeopleCert AIOps Foundation certification examination.
• LPN Leadership & Communication Skills for Practice Leadership development program for LPNs/RPNs covering communication skills, conflict management, clinical judgment within scope of practice, delegation, and building trust across care teams.
• Communication and Motivational Interviewing Certificate Communication skills program teaching motivational interviewing, active listening, de-escalation techniques, and strategies for navigating difficult conversations in healthcare, community, and advocacy settings.
• Challenging People Program helping healthcare professionals understand root causes of challenging behaviors, develop de-escalation strategies, improve communication, and maintain professionalism in high-pressure environments.
• Culture and Diversity in a Binary World Program exploring cultural diversity, neurodiversity, and gender identity intersections in healthcare, examining systemic bias, social determinants of health, and strategies for promoting inclusivity and equity in care delivery.

Quantifiable outcome

• The ABCD-EE wound care model developed by CHEN is adopted in Corrections Canada (Ontario Region) wound care formularies.
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered foundational, core and minor.

• York University Health Leadership & Learning NetworkfoundationalStrategic or Co-development PartnerCHEN originated from York University's Health Leadership & Learning Network, which transitioned and CHEN assumed leadership, continuing its trusted programs and high standards. This foundation provides institutional credibility and academic rigor to CHEN's program design.
• Alberta Association of Nurses (AAN)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAAN provides its members with 20% discount on CHEN courses through a dedicated enrollment page. ARNET (Alberta Registered Nurses Educational Trust) offers tuition grants for Alberta RNs and NPs enrolling in CHEN programs.
• Association of Regulated Nurses of Manitoba (ARNM)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorARNM members receive 20% discount on CHEN courses through dedicated member enrollment pages. Manitoba nurses can also access funding through the Manitoba Nurses' Solidarity School scholarships and Healthcare Careers Manitoba grants.
• Association of Registered Nurses of Nova Scotia (APNS)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAPNS members receive 20% discount on CHEN courses through dedicated member enrollment pages. Saskatchewan healthcare professionals can access provincial funding through healthcareersinsask.ca.
• Nurses and Nurse Practitioners of British Columbia (NNPBC)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNNPBC members receive 20% discount on CHEN courses through dedicated member enrollment pages. BC nurses can access BCNU bursaries and the Debra McPherson Member Education Bursary.
• Community Health Nurses of Ontario (CHNIG / RNAO)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCHNIG (RNAO) members receive 20% discount on CHEN courses through dedicated enrollment pages. Ontario RNs and NPs can apply for up to $1,500 tuition grant through RNAO's Nursing Education Initiative (NEI).
• End of Life Doula Association of Canada (EOLDAC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Death Doula Professional Certificate (DDPC) is recognized by EOLDAC, providing graduates with a clear pathway to Registered Membership, inclusion in the Hire a Doula directory, access to professional development, and association with the national organization.
• PeopleCertcoreTechnology or IntegrationCHEN's Certificate in Artificial Intelligence for Healthcare includes embedded preparation for and an examination voucher for the PeopleCert AIOps Foundation certification. PeopleCert administers the certification examination exclusively.
• Ontario Health at HomeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCHEN's Lower Limb Assessment Masterclass is aligned with products used in Ontario Health at Home and local care settings, and the program curriculum is formulary-aligned.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Wounds Canada: National wound care organization that delivers wound care education, resources, and training to Canadian healthcare professionals — directly overlaps CHEN's Wound Care Institute in subject matter and target learner.
• de Souza Institute: Canadian continuing education provider offering specialized certificate programs for nurses, with deep focus on oncology, palliative care, and other clinical specialties — a directly comparable Canadian nurse CE model with similar channel and pricing structure.
• Canadian College of Health Leaders (CCHL): National professional body offering credentialed leadership education and certification for healthcare leaders — overlaps with CHEN's Centre for Communication & Leadership programming and similar association-based distribution model.
• CAN-Sim (Canadian Alliance of Nurse Educators using Simulation): Canadian network providing simulation-based continuing education and faculty development for nurses — closely comparable in combining online delivery with practical skills components for the same Canadian nurse audience.
• CHA Learning: Continuing education arm of HealthCareCAN providing certificate and diploma programs for health professionals across Canada — directly comparable in modality (online CE certificates) and buyer (healthcare workforce).

Broad incumbents

• Coursera: Global online learning platform with a large catalog of healthcare and nursing courses from universities and industry partners — a broad incumbent with substantially larger reach that competes for self-directed nurse CE learners in Canada.
• Canadian Nurses Association (CNA): National professional association representing regulated nurses in Canada and offering its own continuing competence programming — broad incumbent with overlapping audience and the ability to either partner or compete with CHEN for nurse CE spend.
• Mohawk College Continuing Education: Ontario public college offering health-focused continuing education and micro-credentials — broad incumbent with similar GTHA base and overlapping target of working healthcare professionals seeking flexible CE.
• Centennial College Continuing Education: Ontario public college with an extensive continuing education healthcare portfolio including certificates and micro-credentials — broad incumbent with institutional reach competing for similar learner demographics and employer-funded training budgets.

Regional players

• Trent University School of Nursing: Canadian university nursing school offering professional development and continuing education — comparable academic-anchored CE delivery model, with an advisory board member (Professor Emeritus Kirsten Woodend) also advising CHEN.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• Facebookfacebook.com/profile.php?id=61560914559688
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/in/chen-rces
• Instagraminstagram.com/CHEN_RCES

Compliance2 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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M&A

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