Optometrist Licence: Moving from British Columbia to Quebec
The short answer
Extra steps
Optometrists authorized to practice in another Canadian province or American state must apply for a permit on the basis of their legal authorization, submit the required documents and fees, have completed the OEBC or NBEO examination, and attend the information session on ethical aspects of practicing optometry in Quebec. Source
“Issuance of a license based on the holding of an authorization to practice in a Canadian province or an American state”
ooq.org/en/graduates-canada-and-abroad/graduates-canada-and-united-...
Both provinces
| Licensed in British Columbia | Moving to Quebec | |
|---|---|---|
| Licence status | Licence required | Licence required |
| Regulator | College of Health and Care Professionals of BC | Ordre des optométristes du Québec |
| Guide | Optometrist in British Columbia | Optometrist in Quebec |
Steps to transfer
Submit permit application
Source
“Fill out and submit the following form to the Order with a cheque and the required documents: Application for the issue of a permit to practice optometry on the basis of a legal authorization to practice outside Quebec or an equivalence of diploma or training.”
ooq.org/en/graduates-canada-and-abroad/graduates-canada-and-united-...Attend ethics information session
Source
“The information session on ethical aspects of practicing optometry in Quebec must be attended.”
ooq.org/en/graduates-canada-and-abroad/graduates-canada-and-united-...
Processing time: Not stated by the regulator Check with Ordre des optométristes du Québec
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