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Optician Licence: Moving from Alberta to Newfoundland and Labrador

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The short answer

Not stated

The pages list an out-of-province NL license application but do not state whether a current licence in another province is accepted without extra assessments or exams.

Source
“### Out of Province ![ NL License Application](https://opticiansnl.ca/out-of-province-candidates-for-license-as-dispensing-optician-and-or-contact-lens-fitter-in-the-province-of-newfoundland-and-labrador/)”
opticiansnl.ca/applications

Both provinces

Licensed in AlbertaMoving to Newfoundland and Labrador
Licence status Licence required Licence required
Regulator College of Opticians of Alberta Dispensing Opticians Board of Newfoundland and Labrador
Guide Optician in Alberta Optician in Newfoundland and Labrador

Steps to transfer

Not stated by the regulator Check with Dispensing Opticians Board of Newfoundland and Labrador

Processing time: Not stated by the regulator Check with Dispensing Opticians Board of Newfoundland and Labrador

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