Psychologist Licence: Moving from Nova Scotia to Quebec
The short answer
Extra steps
A psychologist licensed in another Canadian province or territory can obtain a Quebec permit, but must take and pass an ethics course and meet the requirements of the Office québécois de la langue française. Source
“Certaines conditions s’appliquent, notamment l’obligation de suivre et réussir un cours portant sur la déontologie ainsi que les exigences de l’Office québécois de la langue française.”
ordrepsy.qc.ca/permis-psychologue-canadien-hors-quebec
Both provinces
| Licensed in Nova Scotia | Moving to Quebec | |
|---|---|---|
| Licence status | Licence required | Licence required |
| Regulator | Nova Scotia Regulator of Psychology | Ordre des psychologues du Québec |
| Guide | Psychologist in Nova Scotia | Psychologist in Quebec |
Steps to transfer
Réussir un cours de déontologie
Source
“Certaines conditions s’appliquent, notamment l’obligation de suivre et réussir un cours portant sur la déontologie ainsi que les exigences de l’Office québécois de la langue française.”
ordrepsy.qc.ca/permis-psychologue-canadien-hors-quebec
Processing time: Not stated by the regulator Check with Ordre des psychologues du Québec
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