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Audiologist Licence: Moving from Newfoundland and Labrador to Nova Scotia

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The short answer

Direct transfer

Applicants currently licensed and in good standing in another Canadian province are granted registration and licensure by providing a letter of verification, applying on the member portal, confirming identification, and uploading insurance and a criminal record check, with no entry-to-practice exam or competence assessment required.

Source
“Applicants currently licensed and in good standing in another Canadian province will be granted registration and licensure as follows:”
nsraslp.ca/site/Apply-to-Become-Registered%20test

Both provinces

Licensed in Newfoundland and LabradorMoving to Nova Scotia
Licence status Licence required Licence required
Regulator Newfoundland and Labrador Council of Health Professionals Nova Scotia Regulator of Audiology & Speech-Language Pathology
Guide Audiologist in Newfoundland and Labrador Audiologist in Nova Scotia

Steps to transfer

  1. Obtain letter of verification

    Source
    “- Letter of Verification from your current regulatory body to be emailed directly to NSRASLP”
    nsraslp.ca/site/Apply-to-Become-Registered%20test

  2. Apply on the member portal

    Source
    “- Apply on Member Portal under “Currently licensed in another Canadian province””
    nsraslp.ca/site/Apply-to-Become-Registered%20test

  3. Confirm identification and upload documents

    Source
    “- Confirmation of Identification via video call - Upload Professional Liability Insurance (minimum $2 million) - Upload valid Criminal Record and Vulnerable Sector Check (within 6 months)”
    nsraslp.ca/site/Apply-to-Become-Registered%20test

  4. Pay fee and receive licence

    Source
    “Once all documents are received and verified by the Registrar, you’ll be notified to pay your licence fee and your licence will be issued.”
    nsraslp.ca/site/Apply-to-Become-Registered%20test

Processing time: Not stated by the regulator Check with Nova Scotia Regulator of Audiology & Speech-Language Pathology

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