White Belt for Nursing
Lean Healthcare White Belt for Ontario Nurses
Live virtual Lean certification designed for RNs, NPs, and RPNs. Eligible for Ontario Nursing Education Initiative (NEI) reimbursement. Effective cost: $0 for eligible Ontario nurses.
effective cost for eligible Ontario nurses
Ontario RNs, NPs, and RPNs are eligible for up to $1,500/year in tuition reimbursement through the Nursing Education Initiative (NEI). At $495, this program is fully reimbursable.
- 1 Register and complete the Lean Healthcare White Belt program ($495 + HST).
- 2 Submit your NEI reimbursement application within 90 days of the course end date.
- 3 Receive up to $495 reimbursement by cheque or direct deposit.
At $495, this program sits just below the $500 CRA taxable income threshold. No T4A is required for reimbursement.
Who Qualifies
The Program
What Nurses Will Learn
This instructor-led cohort delivers the Lean Healthcare White Belt in a live virtual format designed around nursing professionals. Facilitated by experienced clinical Lean practitioners, the program uses healthcare-specific case studies directly applicable to clinical and patient care environments. Delivered in partnership with Ontario Tech University (OTU), qualifying for Tier 1 NEI processing with faster, more certain reimbursement timelines.
Lean Thinking in Clinical Settings
- Lean principles applied to patient care and clinical workflows
- The 8 types of waste in healthcare (DOWNTIME)
- Value vs. non-value-adding activity in nursing practice
- How Lean differs from audit-based quality approaches
Lean Tools for Nursing Practice
- 5S applied to medication rooms, supply carts, and patient areas
- Standard work and handover improvement
- Visual management in nursing units
- Identifying quick wins in daily workflows
Contributing to a QI Culture
- Your role in the improvement team
- How to surface and communicate process problems effectively
- Connecting Lean work to patient safety and experience outcomes
- Sustaining improvements over time
Eligibility
Who This Program Is For
Registered Nurses (RNs)
Frontline RNs in acute care, LTC, community, and public health settings.
Apply via RNAO
Nurse Practitioners (NPs)
NPs leading improvement in primary care or specialty settings.
Apply via RNAO
Registered Practical Nurses (RPNs)
RPNs in LTC, community, and hospital settings eligible for NEI funding via WeRPN.
Apply via WeRPN
Fall 2026 Cohort
Register Your Interest — Fall 2026 Cohort
No payment required to express interest. We will contact you with confirmed dates and registration details for the Fall 2026 cohort.
Lean Healthcare White Belt (Nursing)
NEI-eligible. OTU partnership being finalized. No payment required to express interest.
Ready to go further? Next: Healthcare Yellow Belt (OTU) →
FAQ
Common questions
The Nursing Education Initiative (NEI) provides up to $1,500/year in tuition reimbursement for Ontario nurses. You pay upfront, complete the program, and submit a reimbursement claim within 90 days. RNs and NPs apply through RNAO at myrnao.ca. RPNs apply through WeRPN at werpn.com.
OTU is a Tier 1 NEI provider. Applications for OTU-partnered programs are processed within approximately 15 business days. Independent training providers are Tier 2, processed at fiscal year end with no funding guarantee. OTU partnership means faster, more certain reimbursement.
We are finalizing the OTU partnership and scheduling for Fall 2026. Register your interest now and we will confirm details directly. No commitment or payment is required at this stage.
Yes. Many organizations supplement NEI reimbursement with employer professional development budgets. ONA members and CUPE health sector members may also have union professional development benefits. At $495, it is typically fully covered by NEI alone.
Refund and cancellation policies will be confirmed in registration materials when the cohort is finalized. Expressions of interest at this stage involve no payment or commitment.
Register Your Interest — Fall 2026 Cohort
No payment required. We will contact you with confirmed dates and registration details for the Fall 2026 cohort.