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The Nova Scotia Board of Examiners in
Psychology reviews the completed application and makes a decision based
on evaluation of the information provided. In some cases, the Board may
request additional information. If the applicant is not approved, the
applicant will be informed in writing. Psychologists already registered
in other jurisdictions may have some of these requirements waived if
adequate documentation is released to NSBEP from that regulatory body.
Completed
applications must be received two weeks prior to the Board’s monthly
meeting. For information
on Board meeting dates, click here.
Please note: The
application process is fairly detailed and applicants are encouraged to
begin the application process in advance thereby allowing themselves
sufficient time to complete all requirements. For example, it
can take up to 6-8 weeks for a Child Abuse Registry Check to be
processed. Also it can take a considerable amount of time for
applicants to have their reference forms completed and sent to NSBEP.
Fees
The application fee is
$250.00 and must be submitted before an application will be reviewed.
Applicants submitting
their application or supporting documentation in a language other than
English must have the application and supporting documentation
translated by a certified translator.
Registration
Once applicants are
approved for placement on either the Candidate Register or Register of Psychologists,
they are required to pay the registration fee for the current year
within 30 days. The entire fee for the year is payable (unless
registering after June 30th, in which case the fee is pro-rated by the amount of months remaining). Registration then expires on
December 31st of the same calendar year and the full registration fee is due
for the following year.
For a list of the NSBEP fees,
please visit the
Information for Registrants section of the site.
The following items are required to be filed with NSBEP for a completed
application:
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Identification (photo
ID) |
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Both a Criminal Record Check and a Child Abuse Registry
Check.
Please note: these checks do not come from the same
destination.
Current or
former
Nova Scotia residents
1) Please contact the
Board office for the Child Abuse Registry form by .
Please provide your mailing
address as an original copy of the form must be sent to you.
2) Contact your local police for a
Criminal Record Check.
Applicants from outside Nova Scotia
You must ensure a Criminal Record and Child Abuse Check are obtained
from the appropriate authorities in your jurisdiction. In many
jurisdictions, while the police may provide the Criminal Record
Check, another organization (for example, Community Services, Family
Services, Children's Services, etc.) provide the Child Abuse Check
or equivalent (for example,
Intervention Record Check).
The onus is on the applicant to contact the appropriate authorities
in his/her jurisdiction and obtain the required checks, and if applying from a
jurisdiction that does
not maintain a Child Abuse Registry or equivalent, note on the
application documentation that such a check is not available.
All
applicants please note: Both the
Criminal Record and Child Abuse Registry Check must be received before an application will be
approved. In
Nova Scotia, processing time for the Child Abuse Check can average 6 weeks.
Applicants are advised to allow sufficient processing time,
concerning the required checks, when submitting their application. |
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The fully completed Application Form and the Foundational Knowledge
Form. |
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Current Curriculum Vitae of applicant |
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Documentation of
completed education and training, including: |
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(1) |
Official transcripts of all relevant
degrees sent directly from the awarding university or institute.
Photocopied or faxed transcripts are not acceptable. Transcripts
must indicate the date in which the degree has been
conferred/awarded. Your degree must be conferred before
your application can be approved. If your
degree is from outside Canada or the U.S.A., you must have it evaluated
through the Comparative Education Service, University of Toronto,
214 College Street, Room 202, Toronto, Ontario M5T 2Z9 (telephone
416-978-2185). |
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(2) |
Completed Internship,
Practicum and Supervised Work Experience form's, signed by
professor / supervisor.
(If acquired outside of graduate program requirements, please
supply detailed information). |
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Please note: Qualifications for registration are
based on the course of study including theory and practice in
psychology. Additional supporting information may be required,
such as course outlines or descriptions, credits earned in other
settings, and accreditation status of the program. Since
additional information may be required, applicants are advised
to provide course descriptions along with their initial
application, unless they are graduates of a program within Nova
Scotia or graduates of an APA or CPA approved program. |
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References from three
persons familiar with the applicant’s psychology qualifications, at
least two of whom are registered psychologists, and all of whom have
been asked to comment on the completed Declaration of Intended
Psychological Practice form. (If a psychologist is not registered
with NSBEP, verification of status is required from the respective
licensing body). |
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Plans for supervision if
applicant is approved: |
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(1) |
A signed consent form
(and current CV) from a registered psychologist agreeing to provide
supervision as required by the Board |
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(2) |
A statement by the
applicant of the collegial support/consultation/supervision
available in the workplace (and/or similar settings), indicating
psychologists who are willing to be of assistance. (This is a
requirement in addition to the supervision for the Board in (1)
above). |
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Application Fee ($250.00) |
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APPLICATIONS FOR TRANSFER
Psychologists registered for autonomous
practice in another jurisdiction may qualify for transfer.
Please refer to the below application forms and use these, if
applicable. All other applicants must use the above forms.
MRA TRANSFER APPLICATION FORM FOR REGISTRATION UNDER THE
PSYCHOLOGISTS ACT (2000) C.32, OF NOVA SCOTIA
Please note: Applicants seeking transfer
under the Mutual Recognition Agreement (MRA) are encouraged to review
the MRA before submitting an application to ensure they meet the
criteria. This document is
available from the website of the Canadian Psychological Association (www.cpa.ca)
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TRANSFER
APPLICATION FORM UNDER THE PSYCHOLOGISTS ACT (2000)
C.32, OF NOVA SCOTIA FOR APPLICANTS HOLDING: A CPA/APA APPROVED DEGREE
(must be fully licensed for autonomous practice);
A CPQ; REGISTRATION WITH CRHSPP; REGISTRATION WITH THE National
Register of Health Service Providers in Psychology
The following fees apply to transfers:
1. Application Fee $250.00 (Due at the time
of application)
2. Transfer Interview Fee $500.00 (Due one
week prior to the Interview)
3. Registration Fee (Due at time of
registration) - Click here
for applicable fee.
A Note About Transfers
Applications must be received two weeks in
advance of the meeting.
For information on Board meeting dates,
click here.
Transfer Applications are reviewed at the
Board's monthly meeting and a Transfer Interview is typically scheduled
on the same date as the next meeting in the adjacent month (pending
Board/Applicant availability). In other words, if an application
is reviewed at the August meeting, then the Transfer Interview will be
scheduled on the same day as the September meeting. Following the
Board's review and approval of the application, applicants will be
notified in writing of the Board's decision and receive confirmation of
the time and date of their Transfer Interview.
Applicants for transfer can request
temporary registration while waiting for the application process to be
completed. For more information
click here.
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