Fees

Initial applicant:  Applicants are required to pay a fee pro-rated to the month of application (See chart below) and the administration fee.  

Renewal: Each year registrants are required to pay an annual fee to renew their license to practice legally as an MLT, MLA or CLXT in Nova Scotia.

Refer to policy FIN.012 NSCMLT Fee Structure.

PAYMENT OPTIONS:

Payroll Deduction With Your Employer: Some employers (CBS, IWK, NSH) offer a payroll deduction plan. Please contact your HR department to see if this option is available to you and to start the process.  A specific amount is deducted from each pay period over the year to collect the full amount for the next year's payment and submitted to NSCMLT on your behalf. 

Pay Online: Using your credit card through the application process.

E-Transfers: Send to registrar@nscmlt.org (e-transfer must include your full name and license #). Only e-transfers to registrar@nscmlt.org can be accepted. 

Cheque: Personal cheque, certified cheque, or Canadian money order are payable to the Nova Scotia College of Medical Laboratory Technologists. 

Remember your application will only be processed once all documents and payments are received. 

Additional Renewal Fees

Pro-Rated Fees

Pro-rated fees apply for first time NSCMLT  initial applicant only who are applying for a Practising license. 

Other Fees: 

*All fees are in Canadian Dollars.

Registrant Fees Non-refundable - A registrant who is registered for a day or a year, the cost for regulating that registrant is the same for the year. NSCMLT is required to provide readily available services.

Fees are set each year for licensing prior to the Annual Meeting by the Board of Directors.

The fees listed above DO NOT include your professional liability insurance (PLI) that is required each year. 

Please note fees are subject to change with 30 days notice. 

NSCMLT fees are used to support the organization’s mandate to protect the public by ensuring safe, competent, and ethical practice within the profession.

 Areas of expenditure include:

• Registration and Licensing: Processing applications, maintaining registrant databases, and ensuring only qualified individuals are licensed to practice.
• Quality Assurance and Continuing Competence: Developing and administering continuing education program to support ongoing professional competence and improvement.
• Complaints, Investigations, and Discipline: Managing complaints from the public and others, investigating concerns, and holding hearings when necessary.
• Policy and Standards Development: Creating and updating standards of practice, codes of ethics, and regulatory policies.
• Communications and Public Engagement: Informing the public and registrants about the college’s work, standards, and professional expectations.

• Governance and Operations: Supporting the board and committees, staff salaries, office operations, legal counsel, subject matter experts, and consultants, information technology systems, and any other expense deemed necessary by the Board. Government legislation support and initiatives. 

Funds are not used for profit but are reinvested into the college’s operations and regulatory activities to ensure the organization remains financially sustainable and prepared to meet its obligations. The college maintains sufficient reserves to support ongoing work and to cover unexpected or high-cost activities, such as investigations, which can have a significant financial impact on the college.

All expenditures are guided by the college’s legislated mandate and audited annually by a licensed accountant to ensure accountability and transparency.