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.
 

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