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Optician Licence: Moving from British Columbia to Saskatchewan

Updated

The short answer

Direct transfer

Opticians licensed in another Canadian province or territory who are in good standing can register with the SCO under the Mutual Recognition Agreement without retaking the entry-to-practice exam.

Source
“Applicants licensed in another province or territory in Canada who are in good standing with their current provincial regulatory college can apply for registration with the SCO under the Mutual Recognition Agreement (MRA).”
scoptic.ca/new-member-registration

Both provinces

Licensed in British ColumbiaMoving to Saskatchewan
Licence status Licence required Licence required
Regulator College of Health and Care Professionals of BC Saskatchewan College of Opticians
Guide Optician in British Columbia Optician in Saskatchewan

Steps to transfer

  1. Apply under the MRA

    Source
    “The MRA allows opticians from participating provinces to easily move across the country, as the opticians all meet the same standards.”
    scoptic.ca/new-member-registration

Processing time: Not stated by the regulator Check with Saskatchewan College of Opticians

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