Entrance Requirements

HCA Entrance Requirements

Be at least 18 years of age.
Have completed grade 12 High School or GED or Mature Student Status (defined as at least 19 years of age and one year out of high school).
Provide evidence of current immunization (prior to practicum).
Must provide both a clear Criminal Records and Child Abuse Registry search.
Must have basic oral and written English communication skills.
Applicants with EAL must submit Canadian Language Benchmark scores indicating minimum scores of level 7 in speaking, listening and reading tests, and level 6 in the writing test.
Applicants may be asked to attend a pre-admission interview to assess eligibility and suitability for the program.

Prior to the start of clinical practice, evidence of up-to-date immunizations must be provided to MSL. For further information regarding immunizations for health care professionals, please refer to: www.gov.mb.ca/health/publichealth/cdc/div/info.html#ip

Certificate Challenge Entrance Requirements

*At the application stage of the following must be provided to MSL*

Current employer letter indicating a minimum of 1200 hours worked within the past 24 months and a position or job description; if working for multiple employers, the total hours must be at least 1200 hours.
For foreign-trained nurses, copy of a degree in nursing. Degree Programs will be evaluated for acceptance to the program.
Current Resume.
Photo I.D. (e.g. birth certificate, passport, valid drivers license.)
Social Insurance Number.
Original copies of the Child Abuse Registry Check, Adult Abuse Registry Check and Criminal Records Check (current within 6 months).
ESL applicants must submit the Canadian Language Benchmark Scores indicating test scores of level 7 in speaking, listening, and reading and writing. Winnipeg English Language Assessment and Referral Centre at (204) 943-5387 or refer to website at: www.welarc.net/index.html
Applicants may be asked to attend a pre-admission interview to assess eligibility and suitability for the program.