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Optician Licence: Moving from Quebec to British Columbia
The short answer
Direct transfer
An optician licensed in another Canadian province can apply as a labour mobility applicant and is not required to complete any additional training or examinations before becoming registered. Source
“You won’t be required to complete any additional training or examinations before becoming registered—you’ll just need to complete and submit an application, then await further instruction.”
chcpbc.org/applicants/opticianry
Both provinces
| Licensed in Quebec | Moving to British Columbia | |
|---|---|---|
| Licence status | Licence required | Licence required |
| Regulator | Ordre des opticiens d'ordonnances du Québec | College of Health and Care Professionals of BC |
| Guide | Optician in Quebec | Optician 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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