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BAHAMAS
GUIDELINES FOR REGISTRATION
AMOUNT RECEIPT No. FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY
REGISTRATION FEE

Please attach the following documents to the application form
1. Mission Statement (clearly articulated)
Goals/Objectives
2. Teaching and Training Certifications
(a) List and attach curricula and programs for which registration and approval is sought
(b) List and attach all externship/internship agreements with health care facilities
(c) List and attach all affiliation agreements and authorizations to use curricula and programs (as applicable).
3. Background (History/Ownership)
Verification of ownership - (copy of business license and copy of VAT registration - TIN)
  • Name of principal/owner/shareholder
  • N.I.B. # or card
  • First four (4) pages of passport
Business (operations) address
Years in operation
List and attach copies of all licenses/permits (e.g. Work Permits (as applicable) and Ministry of Education registration).
4. Operations
  • Location (detailed address) Teaching/Training classroom locations if different from (3) above
  • Hours of Operation
  • Organizational/Administrative Structure
  • Chief Executive Officer
  • Director of Student Affairs
  • Administrative Officer
5. Physical Infrastructure
Physical Structure:
Inspection Certificate/Licence (from the relevant agencies, i.e. Ministry of Works, Environmental Health)
6. Human Resources
  • Dean of Studies or Curriculum Director (professional with at least ten (10) years of experience in a health profession and currently licensed with the appropriate Board or Council *
  • Faculty Head (credentials in teaching (eg. Diploma in Education) and/or Curriculum Design*
  • Qualified Professional Faculty*
  • Teacher/Student Ratio per curriculum and/or program
  • Administration/Administrative Staff
    Areas of qualification (where relevant) Registration - submit student application form Oversight - submit policy/process for monitoring student compliance with attendance, assignments, exam performance and internship and externship requirements Confidentiality - submit copies of confidentiality agreements
  • Accounts Annual financial audit/report on operations from an accountant licensed with the Bahamas Institute of Chartered Accountants (B.I.C.A.)
7. Accreditation/Monitoring with Oversight
  • Documented evidence of recognition with any/all local and international accredited bodies/agencies
  • Documented evidence of reciprocity with any/all local and international accredited bodies/agencies
  • Documented evidence that imported curricula and programs adopted have accreditation in the environment from which it is sourced
  • Documented evidence of license and/or authority to use imported curricula and programs from the source institution
  • Documented changes/amendments or additions to imported curricula
NB. All documents to be current and all copies notarized
*Submit list and credentials
8. Quality Assurancet
  • Documented results of faculty effectiveness/evaluation by students
  • Results of intern/extern evaluation of students by participating institutions
  • Letter authorizing the Registrar or any Health Professions Council person to access student files and to interview students with little but reasonable notice e.g. 3 days
9. Grievances and Appeals
Clearly established and delineated appeals process for students Submit copy of policy/process
10. Annual Reporting
Annual Reporting to include percentage of class/cohort graduating
PLEASE NOTE:
No application will be processed until the above requirements are received, along with an evaluation fee of
FORM TO BE COMPLETED AND RETURNED TO:
THE REGISTRAR
Health Professions Council
P.O. Box N-7528
Nassau, The Bahamas
Office hours: Monday to Friday 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Telephone: (242) 326-7740  (242) 326-0566
Telefax: (242) 326-0537
For Office Use Only
REGISTRATION NUMBER
REGISTRATION DATE

NB. All documents to be current and all copies notarized