How To Register

Please refer to each program webpage for information on registration requirements and deadlines. Acceptance to some programs is limited due to the number of spaces available. Priority is given to NS registrants.

Please do not complete a registration form until you have received confirmation from a specialty manager that you are supported to participate in a program, UNLESS you are registering as a self-referred learner for the Family Practice Nursing Education Program.

Please complete all sections of the online registration form.

Registrations will not be processed until all supporting documents are received. They include:

1. Cover letter: one page cover letter that outlines the importance of the program to your career plan
2. Resume detailing your professional experience, education, employment and leadership activities. (see Resources page for sample resumes)
3. Reference form from a manager.
4. Registrants who are not residents of Nova Scotia must submit a photocopy of registration in another province or a letter from the professional association stating eligibility for NS registration.

It is the responsibility of the registrant to ensure that all supporting documents are received by our office.

Prior to the start of the program

Any learner who will be participating in clinical is required to submit proof of completion of the following e-Learning training modules before the start of the education program.

Select the appropriate access option from this link: Student/Learner Orientation Home | Nova Scotia Health Authority - Corporate (nshealth.ca)

Complete the modules, and follow directions provided to document completion.

Program fees

Program fees must be paid one month prior to program start date — please see specific program webpage for program fees.

Fees vary for learners from outside Nova Scotia and DND, please contact our office for applicable costs.

Program fees may be paid by:

• Credit Card (Visa or MasterCard)
  • Payments of any fee can be made by calling 1-800-461-8766 (Atlantic Canada only) or by calling the appropriate program admin found on each program information web page
• Cash / Debit: in person at our office
• Money Order/Cheque: Payable to “Nova Scotia Health Authority”

Returned cheques (NSF) are subject to a $35.00 service charge.

Click here for the Learning Institute for Health Care Providers Learner Handbook

Supporting Documents

Supporting documents can be sent to:

Admissions
Nova Scotia Health Learning Institute for Health Care Providers
Room 231, Bethune Building, 1276 South Park Street
Halifax, NS B3H 2Y9

FAX: 902-473-5105
E-mail: LearningInstitute@nshealth.ca