Optometrist Licence: Moving from Northwest Territories to Manitoba
The short answer
Direct transfer
Applicants who are currently registered and in good standing in another Canadian jurisdiction are eligible for registration in Manitoba. Source
“Applicants are eligible for registration if they have graduated from an Accreditation Council on Optometric Education (ACOE) accredited school or college of optometry in North America, and/or are currently registered and in good standing in another Canadian jurisdiction.”
optometrists.mb.ca/regulatory/new-member-registration
Both provinces
| Licensed in Northwest Territories | Moving to Manitoba | |
|---|---|---|
| Licence status | Licence required | Licence required |
| Regulator | Professional Licensing Office, NWT Health and Social Services | Manitoba Association of Optometrists |
| Guide | Optometrist in Northwest Territories | Optometrist in Manitoba |
Steps to transfer
Not stated by the regulator Check with MAO
Processing time: Not stated by the regulator Check with MAO
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