Medical Laboratory Technologists
Application Form
To practice in NL, you must apply for and have confirmation that your registration is approved before commencing employment, which includes orientation.
Individuals who practice without a valid practicing license will be subject to a penalty of $100/per day worked and where the period of practice exceeds three days from and including the 1st day will be subject to discipline in accordance with Part V of the Health Professions Act (2010). Please refer to the NLCHP policy Unauthorized Practice.
We are currently transitioning to a new registrant management system. Not all modules are fully available at this time. Therefore, between December 8th 2025 and March 31st, 2026, new applicants should complete an Application for Initial Registration (pdf form) and submit the requisite documentation via email. Further details regarding submission can be found in the pdf application form. Please submit the form along with the following:
The ID must not be expired, and the photo/scan that is submitted must be clearly legible.
The Certificate of Conduct and Vulnerable Sector Check must be dated within 6 months of your application date. The NLCHP requires the original document(s) be forwarded to the NLCHP office via mail or drop off following submission of your application via email.
You must submit proof that you have successfully passed the national certification examination.
Proof of professional liability insurance (PLI) must show your name, dates of coverage, and amount of coverage. MLTs must have a minimum of $ 2,000,000 PLI
Certificates of completion are required for the following online courses. Courses must be completed within 3 months of the date your application is submitted.
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You must have official transcripts/proof of education program completion sent directly from your educational institution to the NLCHP. You must also submit a government issued document to verify the transcript if your name has changed since the completion of your program.
Proof of practice hours can come in the form of a letter from your employer confirming that you have practiced 960 hours in the previous four years.
Individuals currently or previously registered to practice in another jurisdiction must provide a Verification of Registration/Letter of Good Standing (s): These letters must be sent directly to NLCHP from the Regulatory Body. For more information please see the Policy – Letter of Good Standing. Please provide the jurisdiction (s) with NLCHP’s Request Form: Letter of Good Standing.
Please allow four to six weeks to process your application once all your required documentation has been submitted to the NLCHP.
NLCHP will notify you by email once your application is approved and your name has been added to the List of Registered Health Professionals. You are then eligible to practice in Newfoundland and Labrador. You are not able to commence employment, which includes orientation until your name has been added to the NLCHP List of Registered Health Professionals.