Naturopathic Doctor Licence: Moving from Nova Scotia to British Columbia
The short answer
Direct transfer
Applicants already practising naturopathic medicine in another regulated Canadian jurisdiction are only required to take the College's Jurisprudence Examination and do not need to retake the entry-to-practice examinations or a clinical competency assessment. Source
“Practising naturopathic physicians in other regulated Canadian jurisdictions seeking registration with the College are only required to take the Jurisprudence Examination.”
cchpbc.ca/for-professionals/naturopathic-doctors/applicants
Both provinces
| Licensed in Nova Scotia | Moving to British Columbia | |
|---|---|---|
| Licence status | Licence required | Licence required |
| Regulator | Nova Scotia Chiropractic and Naturopathic Regulator | College of Complementary Health Professionals of BC |
| Guide | Naturopathic doctor in Nova Scotia | Naturopathic doctor in British Columbia |
Steps to transfer
Not stated by the regulator Check with CCHPBC
Processing time: Not stated by the regulator Check with CCHPBC
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