Speech-language Pathologist Licence: Moving from Nova Scotia to Alberta
The short answer
Direct transfer
Applicants registered with a practice permit on the equivalent of ACSLPA's General Register in another province apply through the Canadian Labour Mobility stream by providing verification of registration, an application form, a police information check, liability insurance and fees, with no entry-to-practice exam or competence assessment listed. Source
“An applicant registered with a practice permit on the equivalent of ACSLPA’s General Register in another province (e.g., not provisionally registered).”
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Both provinces
| Licensed in Nova Scotia | Moving to Alberta | |
|---|---|---|
| Licence status | Licence required | Licence required |
| Regulator | Nova Scotia Regulator of Audiology & Speech-Language Pathology | Alberta College of Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists |
| Guide | Speech-language pathologist in Nova Scotia | Speech-language pathologist in Alberta |
Steps to transfer
Provide registration verification
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“Provide a letter verifying your regulatory history from each regulator with which you have been registered.”
acslpa.ca/apply-to-become-registered/registration-stream-canadian-l...Complete application form
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“Complete the online application form and declarations.”
acslpa.ca/apply-to-become-registered/registration-stream-canadian-l...Provide police information check
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“To show evidence of good character and reputation, have an original Police Information Check (PIC) digitally shared with ACSLPA by your local police service or, if your local police service is not setup to share digital PICs with ACSLPA, have your original PIC mailed to ACSLPA.”
acslpa.ca/apply-to-become-registered/registration-stream-canadian-l...Provide liability insurance
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“When completing the online application form, provide information about your Professional Liability Insurance that meets ACSLPA’s requirements.”
acslpa.ca/apply-to-become-registered/registration-stream-canadian-l...Pay required fees
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“Applicable application and credential assessment fees must be paid before your application will be reviewed:”
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Processing time: Not stated by the regulator Check with ACSLPA
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