Occupational Therapist Licence: Moving from Newfoundland and Labrador to New Brunswick
The short answer
Direct transfer
Applicants currently registered in another Canadian province can apply under the Labour Mobility Support Agreement by having their education, regulatory history and examination documents forwarded to NBAOT by their current regulator. Source
“The documents regarding your education, past regulatory history and examination will be forwarded to the NBAOT; your current regulator as part of the LMSA.”
nbaot.org/register/other-canadian-jurisdictions
Both provinces
| Licensed in Newfoundland and Labrador | Moving to New Brunswick | |
|---|---|---|
| Licence status | Licence required | Licence required |
| Regulator | Newfoundland and Labrador Occupational Therapy Board | New Brunswick Association of Occupational Therapists |
| Guide | Occupational therapist in Newfoundland and Labrador | Occupational therapist in New Brunswick |
Steps to transfer
Arrange LMSA Confirmation Form
Source
“If you wish to apply under the Labour Mobility Support Agreement, you must arrange for completion of the Labour Mobility Support Agreement Confirmation Form by the regulatory organization with which you are currently regulated.”
nbaot.org/register/other-canadian-jurisdictionsComplete NBAOT Registration Form
Source
“You must still complete all sections of the New Brunswick Association of Occupational Therapists Registration Form.”
nbaot.org/register/other-canadian-jurisdictionsProvide Regulatory History Form
Source
“A Regulatory History Form confirming your current regulatory history is also required.”
nbaot.org/register/other-canadian-jurisdictions
Processing time: Not stated by the regulator Check with New Brunswick Association of Occupational Therapists
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