Stream A: Graduation from a two-year Diploma program (e.g. health information management, practical nursing, nutrition and food services management) or a three-year Advanced Diploma program in applied health sciences (e.g. nursing, medical laboratory technology, chiropody, radiology) from a public Ontario College (or the equivalent), with a grade average of 'B' or higher. The diploma must include at least two introductory, university-level humanities courses or equivalent; At least two years of cumulative, current professional experience in the health services field.

Stream B: Completion of at least two years of study in a health-related undergraduate degree program with acceptable academic standing, or completion of a degree in another field, from an accredited university; At least two years of cumulative, current professional experience in the health services field.