Optician Licence: Moving from British Columbia to Alberta
The short answer
Extra steps
Opticians registered in another Canadian province can practice temporarily in Alberta through a courtesy permit, but must meet Alberta registration requirements including a criminal record check, declaration of good character, liability insurance, a jurisprudence examination and a sexual abuse prevention course. Source
“In Alberta, the Health Professions Act allows qualified opticians with valid practice permits from other Canadian jurisdictions to practice temporarily in the province through a courtesy permit.”
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Both provinces
| Licensed in British Columbia | Moving to Alberta | |
|---|---|---|
| Licence status | Licence required | Licence required |
| Regulator | College of Health and Care Professionals of BC | College of Opticians of Alberta |
| Guide | Optician in British Columbia | Optician in Alberta |
Steps to transfer
Gather required documents
Source
“Gather required documents: Submit reasons for requesting courtesy permit and registration, Submit timeframes for courtesy permit and registration, Request letter of good standing from the regulatory college in the province where you are currently registered.”
albertaopticians.ca/registrants-applicants-students/applicants/cour...Complete the application form
Source
“Complete the application form: Contact information, Registration information, Criminal record check, Declaration of good character, Provide evidence of Professional Liability Insurance, Complete jurisprudence examination, Complete Preventing Sexual Abuse and Sexual Misconduct course”
albertaopticians.ca/registrants-applicants-students/applicants/cour...Submit application and fees
Source
“Submit your application and fees (application fee and permit fee)”
albertaopticians.ca/registrants-applicants-students/applicants/cour...Receive notification
Processing time: Not stated by the regulator Check with College of Opticians of Alberta
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