5. A candidate is granted a training equivalence if the candidate demonstrates a level of knowledge and skills equivalent to the level of the holder of a diploma, recognized by a regulation of the Government made under section 184 of the Code, giving access to the permit issued by the Order.
In assessing the training equivalence of a candidate, the board of directors must take into account the following factors:(1) total years of education;
(2) diplomas obtained in relevant or related fields;
(3) the type of courses taken, course content and marks obtained;
(4) training periods and other learning activities completed;
(5) the type and length of relevant clinical experience.