Additional Costs
All disciplines in the Bachelor of Health Sciences program have associated additional costs. Students should prepare for and expect the following approximate expenses in addition to tuition, student fees, and textbooks. All costs are listed in CAD.
These costs are estimates and subject to change as they are set by indivudal organizations.
Basic Life Support/Standard First Aid*
| Course | Approximate cost |
|---|---|
| Initial BLS/SFA | $160 |
| Re-certification in 2nd year (BLS) | $60 |
| Re-certification in 3rd year (BLS) | $60 |
| Re-certification in 4th year (BLS/SFA) | $120 |
*RESPIRATORY THERAPY STUDENTS MUST COMPLETE THEIR CPR THROUGH THE HEART AND STROKE FOUNDATION. NO OTHER CERTIFICATION WILL BE ACCEPTED.
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Immunizations (1st year)
| Immunization | Approximate Cost |
|---|---|
Hepatitis B |
$35 at Dal Health |
| Mantoux Step 1 | $40 at Dal Health |
| Mantoux Step 2 | $80 at Dal Health |
| Rubella Titre | $0 |
| Varicella | $0 |
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Other expenses
| Expense | Approximate Cost |
|---|---|
| N95 Mask-fit testing in 1st year | $30-$35 |
| N95 Mask-fit testing in 3rd year | $30-$35 |
| Criminal Record Check/ Vulnerable Sector Survey | $25-$60 |
Program-specific expenses
Additional costs for uniforms, registration exams, and student membership in professional associations vary by program. These amounts are all approximate:
Diagnostic Medical Ultrasound
- Uniforms/lab coats/shoes/student pin: $200-$400
- Registry exam fees (3rd year): $1150 (Does not include any 4th year specialty certifications)
Nuclear Medicine Technology
- Uniforms/lab coats/student pin: $200-$400
- Membership in NSCMIRTP (1st year): $40
- Registry exam (4th year): $1150 (Does not include specialty certifications)
- Other: $40
Radiological Technology
- Uniforms/lab coats/student pin: $200-$400
- Membership in NSCMIRTP (1st year): $40
- Registry exam (4th year): $1150 (Does not include specialty certifications)
- Other: $20
Respiratory Therapy
- Uniforms/lab coats/student pin: $200-$400
- Membership in professional association (1st year): $100
- NRP Exam (2nd year): $58
- Registry exam (3rd year): $1100
- Stethoscope: $100-$200
Clinical Education
Students in all programs are responsible for living and travel costs associated with their clinical education activities throughout the program. For further information on clinical practicums, please review our Clinical Education webpage.