Temporary Licenses
Who This Pathway Is For
Temporary registration is for physiotherapists who are licensed in another Canadian province or territory and want to practise in Nova Scotia for a short, specific purpose.
Examples include:
- Cross-border practice: Providing short-term care to Nova Scotia patients, in person or by tele-rehab, while based in another province or territory.
- Special events: Providing physiotherapy services at tournaments, competitions, or public events.
- Course participation or instruction: Teaching or taking a course that includes a clinical component.
- Emergency staffing: Providing services during a declared state of emergency.
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At a glance – Temporary Registration
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Registration Category
Temporary registrants are placed on the Conditional Register and issued a temporary licence.
- Licence conditions are set based on the approved purpose and dates.
- The licence is valid only for the approved purpose and timeframe.
Eligibility
You must:
- Hold a current, unrestricted physiotherapy licence in another Canadian province or territory.
- Be in good standing, with no suspension or open investigation.
- Have a Regulatory History Form sent directly to NSRPT from your home regulator.
- Provide proof of professional liability insurance.
- Provide government-issued photo ID.
- Clearly state the reason for your request, including dates and details.
- Complete all required declarations.
- Pay applicable fees (temporary and cross-border fees are non-refundable).
Additional Details (Based on Your Situation)
- Cross-border practice: patient group, service location(s), and dates.
- Special events: event name, dates, location(s), and your role.
- Course participation or instruction: course name, provider, dates, and details of any clinical component.
- Emergency staffing: nature of the emergency and expected dates of practice.
How to Apply:
The application is completed through the NSRPT Portal, where an account profile will need to be created.
To apply, please complete the NSRPT Initial Registration Application and select Path 5 – Temporary Licence Applicant. You will be asked to provide the dates you require the Temporary Licence, the reason you will be practising in Nova Scotia, and supporting documentation.
Please note: When NSRPT moved to the Regulated Health Professions Act (RHPA), the Initial Registration Application was not updated to reflect the new legislation and registration requirements. Some wording and document requirements may therefore relate to the previous registration framework. Please continue to select Path 5 – Temporary Licence Applicant.
Required Supporting Documents
Please provide the following documents with your Temporary Licence application:
- Completed Regulatory History Form;
- Proof of professional liability insurance of at least $5 million;
- Government-issued identification; and
- Proof that you are legally entitled to work in Canada.
Uploading Documents That Do Not Apply
The online application may require you to upload documents that are not required for a Temporary Licence application.
If the application will not allow you to continue without uploading a document that does not apply, please create a blank Word document, save it with a clear file name such as “Not Applicable – Temporary Licence” and upload it in that field.
You may use the same process for any other mandatory upload fields that do not apply to your application. These documents are only placeholders to allow you to complete and submit the application.
Fees
See the Fee Schedule for current rates.