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Registration
Requirements All Psychologists in Nova Scotia must be registered with the Nova Scotia Board of Examiners in Psychology. Professional practice in psychology is limited to those who are so registered. Degrees in Psychology Acceptable to the
Board ii) The program must have required an
undergraduate degree in psychology (or equivalent courses in psychology)
as part of the entrance requirement. Course/University Information: To be registered as a psychologist in NS you must have a graduate degree in psychology from a program that meets the above requirements. Currently on-line graduate programs are not acceptable for registration. The MASP (School Psychology) program at the Mount meets the requirements noted above; the Education Psychology (M.Ed) does not. At Acadia, the counseling M.Ed is not accepted, but the clinical/counseling psychology (M.Sc) is an acceptable program for registration as a Psychologist. The educational programs at either of these universities may lead to qualifications as a guidance counselor or school counselor but do not lead to psychology registration or prepare you to take the prerequisite examination for Professional Practice in Psychology. NSBEP does not evaluate individual programs until an application for registration is completed. If investigating other programs, however, it may be helpful for you to find out whether graduates of the program are actually registered as psychologists in other jurisdictions; if so, there is a good chance that NS would also accept that program, and if not, there is very little chance that NS would register graduates of the program. If accepted on the Candidate Register the applicant has a period of time which to fulfill any conditions set out by the Board, to acquire a specified amount of supervised experience and to pass the Examination for Professional Practice in Psychology (EPPP) and the Oral Examination required for acceptance on the Register of Psychologists. The EPPP must be successfully completed, on or before, the end of the candidates second year of candidacy. An applicant who is currently registered and practicing as a psychologist in another jurisdiction in Canada and whose registration was prior to July 31st 2003 may apply for a transfer under the Mutual Recognition Agreement (MRA) of the Agreement on Internal Trade (AIT) if he/she has been practicing autonomously and continuously for at least five years prior to the date of application. An applicant who is currently registered and practicing in another Canadian jurisdiction after July 31st 2003 and who was assessed with respect to the core competencies and foundational knowledge may also apply for a transfer under the MRA. Please note whereas the MRA does not modify the authority of each regulatory body to set standards and requirements, transfer is not guaranteed and each transfer application is carefully assessed on an individual basis. An applicant who is currently registered as a psychologist in another jurisdiction in Canada who does not meet the terms of the MRA and an applicant who is currently registered in any country other than Canada must provide all the documentation requested in the application kit, in order to be accepted on the Candidate Register, and when the respective licensing board submits confirmation of registration, examination results and evidence of adequate supervision, if available, progress toward the Register of Psychologists may be expedited. A requirement under the Psychologists Act is that all registrants must carry adequate professional liability insurance. Once registered, proof of liability insurance must be provided to the Board within 30 days of registration. Persons who possess the qualifications for registration may apply to be registered in Nova Scotia. To acquire the application forms and more information about the application process, please visit the Application Forms section of the website.
Courtesy RegisterPOLICY STATEMENT: NSBEP extends temporary registration to colleagues from other jurisdictions as a courtesy. Psychologists registered and in good standing in other jurisdictions may apply for temporary registration in Nova Scotia. Temporary registration is available to psychologists: (a) once per calendar year (b) for a maximum of 40 working days or 300 practice hours. All placements on the Courtesy Registrar must be approved by the Registrar. PROCEDURE: 1. For placement on the Courtesy Register, a Psychologist from another jurisdiction must provide: (1) proof of registration/licensure and good standing in another jurisdiction (2) proof there are no outstanding complaints against them (3) proof there are no conditions on their registration / licensure (4) a list of the dates they will be working in Nova Scotia and the nature of their work. Psychologists requesting courtesy registration for 40 days or 300 practice hours, who are unable to provide a list of all dates in advance, are issued a certificate stating an expiry date of 40 working days from the date of issue. 2. Psychologists wishing to practice for a period greater than 21 days must pay a $200.00 registration fee. Psychologists approved for 21 days or less may request additional days up to a total of 40 days in one calendar year, provided they pay the $200.00 registration fee. 3. Calculation of the number of practice days involved shall be based on direct client contact as well as all hours related to the direct client contact such as the analysis/interpretation of the data, written and spoken communications regarding the case, and report preparation time. 4. The Registrar on reviewing the information provided may: (1) approve the placement (2) request additional information or (3) refuse the placement. 5. The Registrar or Assistant to the Registrar informs the psychologist of the decision. 6. Psychologists approved for a period of greater than 21 days are issued an official letter containing the Board seal which confirms their Courtesy Registration Status. 7. Psychologists approved for a period of 21 days may also request an official letter confirming their Courtesy Registration status. This will be provided following payment of a $15.00 processing fee.
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