Dietitian Licence: Moving from British Columbia to Newfoundland and Labrador
The short answer
Direct transfer
A dietitian registered in another Canadian province is issued active registration with NLCD once they meet the registration requirements and the College receives a completed Labour Mobility Registration Verification Form from their current regulatory body, with no retake of the entry-to-practice exam or competence assessment mentioned. Source
“Upon meeting the NLCD registration requirements and receiving a completed Labour Mobility Registration Verification Form from your current Regulatory Body, you will be issued active registration with NLCD,”
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Both provinces
| Licensed in British Columbia | Moving to Newfoundland and Labrador | |
|---|---|---|
| Licence status | Licence required | Licence required |
| Regulator | College of Health and Care Professionals of BC | Newfoundland and Labrador College of Dietitians |
| Guide | Dietitian in British Columbia | Dietitian in Newfoundland and Labrador |
Steps to transfer
Contact NLCD first
Source
“Contact NLCD before resigning from your current regulatory body,”
nlcd.ca/hrf_faq/what-if-i-am-a-dietitian-from-another-province-movi...Submit application package
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“Complete NLCD application package and submit, along with any required documentation and fee (NLCD will verify your registration/membership status with the current, and possibly prior, regulatory bodies),”
nlcd.ca/hrf_faq/what-if-i-am-a-dietitian-from-another-province-movi...Receive active registration
Source
“Upon meeting the NLCD registration requirements and receiving a completed Labour Mobility Registration Verification Form from your current Regulatory Body, you will be issued active registration with NLCD,”
nlcd.ca/hrf_faq/what-if-i-am-a-dietitian-from-another-province-movi...
Processing time: Not stated by the regulator Check with Newfoundland and Labrador College of Dietitians
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