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Occupational Therapist Licence: Moving from Alberta to Nova Scotia

Updated

The short answer

Direct transfer

Applicants currently licensed in another Canadian province apply under the Labour Mobility Support Agreement by having their current regulator confirm their eligibility to transfer, without being required to retake the entry-to-practice exam or a competence assessment.

Source
“NSOTR must receive a document from your current professional regulator that confirms: - your eligibility to transfer to Nova Scotia under the Labour Mobility Support Agreement (LMSA)”
nsotr.ca/licensed-in-another-province

Both provinces

Licensed in AlbertaMoving to Nova Scotia
Licence status Licence required Licence required
Regulator Alberta College of Occupational Therapists Nova Scotia Occupational Therapy Regulator
Guide Occupational therapist in Alberta Occupational therapist in Nova Scotia

Steps to transfer

  1. Obtain LMSA confirmation form

    Source
    “1. Ask your current regulatory organization to complete the Labour Mobility Support Agreement Confirmation Form.”
    nsotr.ca/licensed-in-another-province

  2. Create applicant profile

    Source
    “2. Create an applicant profile on the NSOTR Online Portal.”
    nsotr.ca/licensed-in-another-province

  3. Create new application

    Source
    “3. Create a new application for registration and licensure”
    nsotr.ca/licensed-in-another-province

  4. Complete application form

    Source
    “4. Complete the application form in full.”
    nsotr.ca/licensed-in-another-province

  5. Upload supporting documents

    Source
    “5. Upload all supporting documents required by the form.”
    nsotr.ca/licensed-in-another-province

  6. Provide other documents

    Source
    “6. Provide any other required supporting documents to NSOTR.”
    nsotr.ca/licensed-in-another-province

Processing time: Not stated by the regulator Check with Nova Scotia Occupational Therapy Regulator

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