Dental Technician Licence: Moving from Saskatchewan to British Columbia
The short answer
Direct transfer
BCCOHP will register dental technicians who are currently registered in another Canadian jurisdiction in accordance with the Canadian Free Trade Agreement and TILMA, requiring a Certificate of Standing but no retake of an entry-to-practice exam or competence assessment. Source
“Consistent with the terms of the Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA) and the BC/AB Trade, Investment and Labour Mobility Agreement (TILMA), the British Columbia College of Oral Health Professionals will continue to register dental technicians who are currently registered in another jurisdiction in Canada, in accordance with the provisions of these Agreements.”
oralhealthbc.ca/licensure/dental-technician-licensure/dental-techni...
Both provinces
| Licensed in Saskatchewan | Moving to British Columbia | |
|---|---|---|
| Licence status | Licence required | Licence required |
| Regulator | Dental Technicians Association of Saskatchewan | BC College of Oral Health Professionals of BC |
| Guide | Dental technician in Saskatchewan | Dental technician in British Columbia |
Steps to transfer
Apply for BCCOHP licence
Source
“the British Columbia College of Oral Health Professionals will continue to register dental technicians who are currently registered in another jurisdiction in Canada, in accordance with the provisions of these Agreements.”
oralhealthbc.ca/licensure/dental-technician-licensure/dental-techni...Provide Certificate of Standing
Source
“If you are currently or have previously been licensed or registered in another Canadian jurisdiction, BCCOHP requires a Certificate of Standing from that jurisdiction for your application for dental technican licence.”
oralhealthbc.ca/licensure/dental-technician-licensure/dental-techni...
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