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Acupuncturist Licence: Moving from British Columbia to Alberta

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The short answer

Direct transfer

A registered acupuncturist from British Columbia, Ontario, Quebec, PEI, or Newfoundland can apply for registration in Alberta under the Labour Mobility Act, with requirements including a jurisprudence examination but no retake of the entry-to-practice exam or competence assessment.

Source
“If you are currently a registered acupuncturist in British Colombia, Ontario, Quebec, PEI, or Newfoundland, you can apply for registration in Alberta under Alberta's Labour Mobility Act (LMA).”
acupuncturealberta.ca/applicants/applications

Both provinces

Licensed in British ColumbiaMoving to Alberta
Licence status Licence required Licence required
Regulator College of Complementary Health Professionals of BC College of Acupuncturists of Alberta
Guide Acupuncturist in British Columbia Acupuncturist in Alberta

Steps to transfer

  1. Submit LMA application

    Source
    “Submit an LMA Registration Application.”
    acupuncturealberta.ca/applicants/applications

  2. Pay registration fee

    Source
    “After evaluation and approval, pay a pro-rated registration fee based on the quarter you are registering in. The College's registration cycle is April 1–March 31.”
    acupuncturealberta.ca/applicants/applications

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