Podiatrist Licence: Moving from British Columbia to Ontario
The short answer
Direct transfer
Under As of Right legislation, chiropodists and podiatrists registered and in good standing in another Canadian province can begin practising in Ontario for up to six months while completing registration, which requires an attestation form, a registration application and the Jurisprudence Exam, but no entry-to-practice exam or competence assessment. Source
“This change supports labour mobility by allowing health professionals who are registered and in good standing with their home regulatory authority to begin practising in Ontario for up to six months while they complete their registration with COCOO.”
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Both provinces
| Licensed in British Columbia | Moving to Ontario | |
|---|---|---|
| Licence status | Licence required | Licence required |
| Regulator | College of Physicians and Surgeons of BC | College of Chiropodists of Ontario |
| Guide | Podiatrist in British Columbia | Podiatrist in Ontario |
Steps to transfer
Submit attestation form
Source
“Complete and submit the Attestation Form confirming your good standing with your local regulatory body.”
cocoo.on.ca/registration/apply-college-chiropodists/application-pro...Complete registration application
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“Complete your online registration application with the College of Chiropodists of Ontario.”
cocoo.on.ca/registration/apply-college-chiropodists/application-pro...Pass jurisprudence exam
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“Write and pass the Jurisprudence Exam.”
cocoo.on.ca/registration/apply-college-chiropodists/application-pro...
Processing time: Not stated by the regulator Check with College of Chiropodists of Ontario
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