Program Overview

Program Description

A Medical Certificate of Death is the permanent legal record of death and its cause and manner. In Nova Scotia, only a physician or nurse practitioner who is responsible for the treatment and care of a patient may legally complete and submit a Medical Certificate of Death to the funeral director.

Course Details

Completion of this module will prepare nurse practitioners to complete a Medical Certificate of Death. It will assist the nurse practitioner to identify instances when completion of the certificate falls under the jurisdiction of the Medical Examiners Office. Upon completion of the module, a notice of completion will be provided for records.

Enrollment and Fees

• The course fee is $105.
• Following submission of the fee, applicants will be provided with the URL at which the module is found.
• Enrollment is available online.

Course Structure

• The course is delivered online and is self-paced.
• The total learning hours for the course are 3.0 hours.
• Instruction delivery methods include online self-paced learning.
• Assessments and assignments may have deadlines within the posted course offering schedule, but learners can choose when to work on their assignments and participate in online discussion.

Course Schedule

• The course is available from April 1, 2025, to March 31, 2026.
• There are no pre-scheduled live sessions.

Program Requirements

• Applicants must have been approved to register.
• Completion of the application process is required before enrollment.