Student placements

NLHS (Eastern Zones) offers an accredited post-degree Dietetic Internship Program recognized by the Partnership for Dietetic Education and Practice.

These placement experiences help students learn the necessary skills, attitudes and knowledge required to practice effectively in their field. Preparing students to become qualified, skilled health care and service providers sets the foundation for creating a sustainable workforce, which in turns supports the overall health of the people in our communities.

For information on student placements, please contact student.services@easternhealth.ca .

NL Health Services Dietetic Internship Program

NL Health Services offers an accredited post-degree Dietetic Internship Program recognized by EQual, Accreditation Canada.

It has been designed to develop the competencies required of an entry-level dietitian and prepares interns to write the Canadian Dietetic Registration Exam and be eligible for registration with a provincial dietetics regulatory body. For more information about this program, explore the below links or email dietetic.internship@easternhealth.ca:

• NLHS Dietetic Internship Program and MUNL Master of Public Health Nutrition Program (Video Information Session)
• About the Dietetic Internship Program (PDF)
• Dietetic Internship Program Application and Instruction package 2025 (PDF)
• Dietetic Internship Program Confidential Reference Contact Form Fillable– to be completed by the applicant.
• NLHS Dietetic Internship Program Confidential Reference Form – to be completed by the applicant’s references.
• Memorial University of Newfoundland and Labrador dietetics academic education options – B.Sc. in Nutrition (dietetics option) and Master of Public Health (nutrition and dietetics stream).
• Memorial University of Newfoundland and Labrador Faculty of Science – bursaries, scholarships and awards.
• Knowledge and Competence Assessment Tool (KCAT) – a KCAT level 1 result is required for applicants who have completed their academic nutrition education outside of Canada or who have completed a Canadian accredited undergraduate nutrition degree more than three years ago. Visit the College of Dietitians of Ontario and/or NL College of Dietitians to learn more.

NL Health Services Pre-Doctoral Residency in Clinical Psychology 2024-25

NL Health Services offers a one-year Clinical Psychology Residency Program accredited by the Canadian Psychological Association (CPA). This program was accredited for a period of 4-years (2021-2025) following its most recent site-visit in May 2021. We will be accepting two residents for the 2024-2025 residency year, and more information can be found in our brochure at the link below.

Our Program is currently works through the Association of Psychology Postdoctoral and Internship Centers (APPIC) Match Process. For more information, please explore the following links or email the Training Director at: alysha.renouf@easternhealth.ca.

• 2025-2026 NL Health Services Pre Doctoral Residency in Clinical Psychology Brochure (PDF)
• Public Disclosure Table 2024-2025 (JPG)
• CCPPP Membership Profile
• APPIC Membership Profile