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Speech-language Pathologist Licence: Moving from British Columbia to Nova Scotia

Updated

The short answer

Direct transfer

Applicants currently licensed and in good standing in another Canadian province are granted registration and licensure by providing a letter of verification from their current regulatory body, applying on the member portal, confirming identification by video call, and uploading proof of liability insurance and a criminal record and vulnerable sector check, with no entry-to-practice exam or competence assessment mentioned for this route.

Source
“Applicants currently licensed and in good standing in another Canadian province will be granted registration and licensure as follows:”
nsraslp.ca/site/Apply-to-Become-Registered%20test

Both provinces

Licensed in British ColumbiaMoving to Nova Scotia
Licence status Licence required Licence required
Regulator College of Health and Care Professionals of BC Nova Scotia Regulator of Audiology & Speech-Language Pathology
Guide Speech-language pathologist in British Columbia Speech-language pathologist in Nova Scotia

Steps to transfer

  1. Obtain verification letter

    Source
    “Letter of Verification from your current regulatory body to be emailed directly to NSRASLP”
    nsraslp.ca/site/Apply-to-Become-Registered%20test

  2. Apply on member portal

    Source
    “Apply on Member Portal under “Currently licensed in another Canadian province””
    nsraslp.ca/site/Apply-to-Become-Registered%20test

  3. Upload documents

    Source
    “Upload Professional Liability Insurance (minimum $2 million) - Upload valid Criminal Record and Vulnerable Sector Check (within 6 months)”
    nsraslp.ca/site/Apply-to-Become-Registered%20test

Processing time: Not stated by the regulator Check with Nova Scotia Regulator of Audiology & Speech-Language Pathology

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