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Physiotherapist Licence: Moving from Newfoundland and Labrador to Quebec

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The short answer

Direct transfer

A physiotherapist with a regular license issued in another Canadian province or territory can apply for an OPPQ license and first-time registration based on that license, with no additional exam or competence assessment described.

Source
“If you hold a regular physiotherapy license issued in Canada (outside Quebec), you must apply for an OPPQ license and for first-time registration as an OPPQ member.”
oppq.qc.ca/en/become-a-member/quebec-canada-candidates

Both provinces

Licensed in Newfoundland and LabradorMoving to Quebec
Licence status Licence required Licence required
Regulator Newfoundland and Labrador College of Physiotherapists Ordre professionnel de la physiothérapie du Québec
Guide Physiotherapist in Newfoundland and Labrador Physiotherapist in Quebec

Steps to transfer

  1. Submit online application

    Source
    “Submit application using the online form.”
    oppq.qc.ca/en/become-a-member/quebec-canada-candidates

  2. Pay required fees

    Source
    “Pay the registration fee, annual membership fee, and professional liability insurance premium.”
    oppq.qc.ca/en/become-a-member/quebec-canada-candidates

Processing time: Not stated by the regulator Check with OPPQ

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