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Massage Therapist Licence: Moving from British Columbia to Newfoundland and Labrador

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The short answer

Direct transfer

RMTs transferring from other regulated provinces (British Columbia, Ontario, New Brunswick or Prince Edward Island) complete a transfer registration application, jurisprudence self study exam, first aid certification, vulnerable sector and criminal record checks, a letter of good standing, graduation documentation, NLMTA membership and the pro-rated fee, without retaking the entry-to-practice examination.

Source
“RMT’s transferring from other regulated provinces (British Columbia, Ontario, New Brunswick or Prince Edward Island) must complete the following steps to achieve registration in Newfoundland and Labrador.”
cmtnl.ca/registration/rmts-transferring-from-regulated-provinces

Both provinces

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Regulator College of Complementary Health Professionals of BC College of Massage Therapists of Newfoundland and Labrador
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Steps to transfer

  1. Fill out registration application

    Source
    “Fill out the registration application Transfer Registration 2025-26”
    cmtnl.ca/registration/rmts-transferring-from-regulated-provinces

  2. Complete jurisprudence self study exam

    Source
    “Download and complete the Newfoundland and Labrador’s Jurisprudence Self Study Exam”
    cmtnl.ca/registration/rmts-transferring-from-regulated-provinces

  3. Provide first aid certification

    Source
    “Provide a valid First Aid certification”
    cmtnl.ca/registration/rmts-transferring-from-regulated-provinces

  4. Provide criminal record checks

    Source
    “Provide a valid vulnerable sector check and criminal record check dated within 6 months”
    cmtnl.ca/registration/rmts-transferring-from-regulated-provinces

  5. Obtain letter of good standing

    Source
    “Have letter of good standing from current/previous College (CMTBC, CMTO, CMTNB, CMTPEI)”
    cmtnl.ca/registration/rmts-transferring-from-regulated-provinces

  6. Provide graduation documentation

    Source
    “Have documentation of graduation from an approved Massage Therapy program”
    cmtnl.ca/registration/rmts-transferring-from-regulated-provinces

  7. Maintain NLMTA membership

    Source
    “Have current membership with the Newfoundland and Labrador Massage Therapist Association, ensuring your professional liability insurance is up to date.”
    cmtnl.ca/registration/rmts-transferring-from-regulated-provinces

  8. Pay required fee

    Source
    “Pay the required fee based on the pro-rated fee schedule.”
    cmtnl.ca/registration/rmts-transferring-from-regulated-provinces

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