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Occupational Therapist Licence: Moving from Northwest Territories to British Columbia

Updated

The short answer

Direct transfer

Applicants currently licensed in another Canadian province with a licence equivalent to a Full licence are eligible for a streamlined licensing process under the Labour Mobility Support Agreement.

Source
“If you meet the two criteria listed below, you are eligible for a streamlined licensing process using the Labour Mobility Support Agreement (LMSA)”
chcpbc.org/applicants/occupational-therapy

Both provinces

Licensed in Northwest TerritoriesMoving to British Columbia
Licence status Licence required Licence required
Regulator — College of Health and Care Professionals of BC
Guide Occupational therapist in Northwest Territories Occupational therapist in British Columbia

Steps to transfer

Not stated by the regulator Check with CHCPBC

Processing time: Not stated by the regulator Check with CHCPBC

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