Optometrist Licence: Moving from British Columbia to Nova Scotia
The short answer
Not stated
The pages state that an applicant who has practised optometry in another jurisdiction must produce a letter of good standing, but they do not say whether the entry-to-practice exam or a competence assessment can be skipped. Source
“(b) produces a letter of good standing from the jurisdiction in which the person has practised optometry before applying pursuant to this Section;”
nsco.ca/site/regulations/optometryact
Both provinces
| Licensed in British Columbia | Moving to Nova Scotia | |
|---|---|---|
| Licence status | Licence required | Licence required |
| Regulator | College of Health and Care Professionals of BC | Nova Scotia College of Optometrists |
| Guide | Optometrist in British Columbia | Optometrist in Nova Scotia |
Steps to transfer
Not stated by the regulator Check with Nova Scotia College of Optometrists
Processing time: Not stated by the regulator Check with Nova Scotia College of Optometrists
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