How to Become an Occupational Therapist in New Brunswick

• 6 steps without a listed fee

1. Register for the NOTCE

   Provide proof that you are registered for the next available examination at the time of application.

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   “They must provide proof that they are registered for the next available examination at time of application.”

   nbaot.org/register/new-graduates
2. Apply for provisional registration

   Apply to the Association in the provisional category if you have been offered employment in New Brunswick.

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   “New Canadian graduates who have not yet completed the National Occupational Therapy Certification Examination (NOTCE- click here for more information) are eligible to apply for registration with the Association in the “provisional” category if they have been offered employment in New Brunswick.”

   nbaot.org/register/new-graduates
3. Arrange supervision

   Have the supervising occupational therapist complete the Supervisor Acknowledgement Form and return the signed original to the Association.

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   “Provisional registrants must ensure that the supervising OT complete the “Supervisor Acknowledgement Form” and return the signed original to the Association.”

   nbaot.org/register/new-graduates
4. Wait for committee approval

   The Registration Committee meets once a month to approve complete applications for registration.

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   “The Registration Committee must meet to approve all applications for registration. The committee meets once a month (generally the second Tuesday) to approve applications.”

   nbaot.org/register/new-graduates
5. Pass the NOTCE

   Successfully complete the National Occupational Therapy Certification Examination.

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   “Once you have successfully completed the NOTCE, you must submit verification of successful completion to the Registrar of NBAOT.”

   nbaot.org/register/new-graduates
6. Submit verification to Registrar

   Submit verification of successful completion of the NOTCE to the Registrar so your membership status changes to individual membership.

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   “Once you have successfully completed the NOTCE, you must submit verification of successful completion to the Registrar of NBAOT. Upon providing this documentation, your membership status will be changed to “individual” membership with no conditions.”

   nbaot.org/register/new-graduates

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• 3 steps without a listed fee

1. Complete the LMSA form

   Fill in the Authorization for Release of Information portion of the LMSA Form and send it to the regulatory organization in the province from which you are applying.

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   “First, fill in the Authorization for Release of Information portion of the LMSA Form and then send it to the regulatory organization in the province from which you are applying.”

   nbaot.org/register/other-canadian-jurisdictions
2. Complete the NBAOT Registration Form

   Complete all sections of the New Brunswick Association of Occupational Therapists Registration Form.

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   “You must still complete all sections of the New Brunswick Association of Occupational Therapists Registration Form.”

   nbaot.org/register/other-canadian-jurisdictions
3. Submit the Regulatory History Form

   Complete the Authorization for Release of Information portion of the Regulatory History Form and instruct your current regulatory organization to return the completed form directly to NBAOT.

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   “A Regulatory History Form confirming your current regulatory history is also required. Complete the Authorization for Release of Information portion of the form, send it to your current regulatory organization(s) and instruct them to return the completed form(s) directly to NBAOT.”

   nbaot.org/register/other-canadian-jurisdictions

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• 4 steps without a listed fee

1. Apply to ACOTRO for SEAS

   Apply to the Association of Canadian Occupational Therapy Regulatory Organizations to complete the Substantial Equivalency Assessment System process.

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   “Applicants who want to register for practice anywhere in Canada must first apply to the Association of Canadian Occupational Therapy Regulatory Organizations (ACOTRO) to complete a new assessment process called the Substantial Equivalency Assessment System (SEAS) process.”

   nbaot.org/register/internationally-educated-ots
2. Demonstrate language proficiency

   Demonstrate a minimum level of language proficiency.

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   “All internationally educated OTs will also be required to demonstrate a minimum level of language proficiency.”

   nbaot.org/register/internationally-educated-ots
3. Complete the SEAS assessment

   Complete the assessment process before applying for membership in NBAOT.

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   “This assessment process must be completed prior to applying for membership in NBAOT.”

   nbaot.org/register/internationally-educated-ots
4. Apply for NBAOT membership

   Apply for membership with NBAOT after completing the assessment process.

   Source

   “This assessment process must be completed prior to applying for membership in NBAOT.”

   nbaot.org/register/internationally-educated-ots

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