Respiratory Therapist Licence: Moving from British Columbia to Nova Scotia
The short answer
Not stated
The pages do not state whether applicants from other Canadian provinces can register based on their current licence without retaking the entry-to-practice exam or a competence assessment. Source
“This section is intended for Canadian educated applicants who have never been registered/licensed with the NSRRT but have been practicing as a respiratory therapist in another Canadian jurisdiction.”
nscrt.com/registration/new-registrations/respiratory-therapists-fro...
Both provinces
| Licensed in British Columbia | Moving to Nova Scotia | |
|---|---|---|
| Licence status | Voluntary certification | Licence required |
| Regulator | — | Nova Scotia Regulator of Respiratory Therapy |
| Guide | Respiratory therapist in British Columbia | Respiratory therapist in Nova Scotia |
Steps to transfer
Not stated by the regulator Check with Nova Scotia Regulator of Respiratory Therapy
Processing time: Not stated by the regulator Check with Nova Scotia Regulator of Respiratory Therapy
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