The Nova Scotia College of Physiotherapists (NSCP) is seeking volunteers for our Credentials Committee. The Credentials Committee considers applications for registration and licensure as a Physiotherapist in Nova Scotia.
Postponements and cancellation of the National Physiotherapy Competency Exam due to the COVID-19 pandemic have caused significant ambiguity for Nova Scotia Resident Physiotherapists on their next steps to fully entering the profession.
The NSCP has adopted an interim policy to provide an alternative credentialing process to be in effect while the PCE clinical component is not available. This interim process will be conducted by the credentials committee (Download Terms of Reference).
Who can volunteer?
There are 3 required roles on the Credentials Committee (Follow the links for more details on what we are looking for with each role):
For those considering applying please note that applications will be accepted until Feb 7th, 2022.
Please also note that for those that may not fit the 3 defined categories (Public, Current/Former Board Member, Current/Former Sponsor) there is space for you on the committee and your applications are welcome. Please submit use the application form and include a copy of your CV with your application.
Posted Dec 3, 2021
NSCP has committed to providing an alternative credentialing process to be in effect while the PCE clinical component is not available. The target was to have an interim policy approved in early November with more details on timelines provided in late November. Your patience is appreciated as we worked through the policy development and planning for implementation of the interim process. The policy development phase was extended to review the policy in context with emerging information from other jurisdictions, but has now been completed.
The approved Interim Competency Evaluation Policy is now available for download here. The policy describes the overall process and requirements. There are still resources to develop and they will be made available when completed.
Following is a summary of high level key activities and tentative target timelines. Timelines will be adjusted as required and communicated when changes (increased specificity on anticipated dates, delays or early completion of milestones) are indentified.
| Activity |
Target Completion Date |
| Recruit/Appoint Credential Committee |
Jan/Feb 2022 |
| Create/Compile Resources (for Applicants, Sponsors, and Committee Members) |
Jan/Feb 2022 |
| Create Training for Committee members |
Feb 2022 |
| Deliver CommitteeTraining |
Feb/March 2022 |
| Committee Begins Reviewing Applications |
March 2022 |
Credentials Committee
The Credentials Committee will be comprised of a minimum of 3 members, as follows:
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1 public member;
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1 registered Physiotherapist that meets the criteria as a sponsor. Sponsors will not review applications for their own residents (current or past); and
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1 Physiotherapist who is a former or current member of the Board.
The intent is to recruit enough members to have 2 committees operating concurrently to minimize delays once applications are received.
If you would like further information on the appointment process when it is available email office@nsphysio.com expressing which role you are interested in.
In the interest of allowing staff to focus on the implementation individual requests for further information/questions related to the process will be accepted and incorporated into future communications, however, we will not be able to respond on an individual basis.
