DC Applying for Registration as a new graduate from a Canadian DC program

(NOTE: Applicants who have attended a Chiropractic program outside of Canada must submit an International Application.)

Pre- Registration Requirements

NSCNR invites new graduates to apply for Registration in this category once the following criteria have been met:

  • Graduation From a Canadian based, CCEC accredited Chiropractic educational program*.

Please note: Transcripts from your Doctor of Chiropractic Degree must be emailed directly to NSCNR by your educational institution. Transcripts may be emailed to Registrar@nscnr.ca.

and

  • Successful completion** of Canadian Chiropractic Examining Board entry-to-practice examinations (Written and Clinical Examinations) *

Please note: Confirmation of successful completion of the entry-to-practice CCEB examinations must be forwarded directly to the NSCNR by mail or email by CCEB.

* Substantively equivalent credentials may be considered by the Registrar and Registration and Licensing Committee on an individual basis. It is the responsibility of the applicant to demonstrate objective substantial equivalency by an acceptable review process.

** An applicant who meets all of the requirements for registration in the Chiropractor practicing register except for communication of results for the entry-to-practice examinations approved by the Board, may be issued a conditional Provisional Chiropractor licence pending the passing of the examinations for a maximum period of 90 days. Those who qualify will be identified by the Registrar prior to opting into this license class.

Application Process

A. ONLINE APPLICATION AND UPLOADED DOCUMENTATION

To become a Registrant of the Nova Scotia Chiropractic and Naturopathic Regulator, please Register Here to create a user profile and complete the online application.

The following documents must be uploaded with your application:

  1. Current Canadian First Aid Certification with a minimum requirement of Emergency First Aid/CPR C/ AED which meets the NSCNR Standard of Practice required (link).
  2. Proof of Completion of a Vulnerable Sector Check within 60 days of application date.  Vulnerable sector check must be obtained via local law enforcement (Police or RCMP, etc.).  A letter of licensing requirement can be found here: VULNERABLE SECTOR AUTHORIZATION LETTER.
  3. Current dated Government issued Photo ID. NOTE: If you are a non-Canadian citizen. A certified true copy of the supporting document must be mailed to the NSCNR.
  4. 1 passport style photo
  5. Proof of ability to work in Canada, if you are not a Canadian Citizen. NOTE: A certified true copy of the supporting document must be mailed to the NSCNR.

B. EXTERNAL DOCUMENTATION to be sent to NSCNR

  1.  Completion of a Canadian Criminal Records Check.  This may be obtained via CSI https://csiscreening.com/csi-services-personnels/ CSI will forward results directly to NSCNR.

Note:  If you have lived/worked outside of Canada in the past 2 years, an INTERNATIONAL Background check must also be completed in addition to a Canadian Criminal Record Check.(link international)

2. Educational transcripts must be sent directly to the NSCNR from the educational institution.

3. Confirmation of successful completion of the entry-to-practice CCEB examinations must be sent directly to the NSCNR from the CCEB.

>> Please note that applications will be closed if all required documentation has not been received by the Registrar within 60 days of initial application date. If an applicant requires an extension beyond 60 days, this must be requested in writing to the Registrar of the NSCNR for consideration of circumstances.

C. FEES

A one-time application fee of $200.00 is required, payable by credit card online during the application submission.

D. JURISPRUDENCE EXAMINATION

Upon receipt of a completed application form and once all required documentation has been accepted, the applicant will be required to successfully complete the Jurisprudence Examination prior to licensure.

 A Jurisprudence exam fee of $150.00 is required and can be paid online upon invitation. For more details on the Jurisprudence exam please click HERE

Registration and Licensure Decisions

Applicants will be notified in writing of their registration decision within 5 business days of completing the Jurisprudence exam.

A registration decision may reflect two possible outcomes:

  1. Registration is granted – the applicant has met the requirements for registration and is eligible to become a practicing registrant of the NSCNR. The applicant’s registration may be subject to terms, conditions, or restrictions as permitted by law and/or NSCNR Regulations.
    • If successful, confirmation of required Professional Liability/Malpractice Insurance will be required prior to issuing the license. If Reserved Practice Permits are sought, confirmation of coverage for those acts will also be required. Please refer to the Standards of Practice here for amounts of coverage required.
    • If successful, payment of applicable licensing fees are required prior to issuing the license. (These are prorated based on the month in which you are licensed by NSCNR).
  2. Conditional Registration is granted – Provisional licenses may be granted for applicants who have completed all other requirements for registration but are temporarily delayed in receiving results of entry-to-practice examination.
  3. Registration is not granted* – the applicant does not currently meet the requirements for registration and is not eligible to become a practicing registrant of the NSCNR at this time. The applicant may be eligible to become registered at a later time, after fulfilling certain requirements or addressing gaps in their training and/or competencies.

Reserved Practice Permits for Chiropractor Registrants:

In Nova Scotia, to qualify for a Reserved Practice Permit an applicant must first hold an active, good‑standing Chiropractor practicing license issued by the Nova Scotia Chiropractic and Naturopathic Regulator (NSCNR).Once licensed, you may apply for a permit by logging into your registrant profile and selecting the appropriate permit type.

Please see additional information under the Reserved Practice Permits tab in the menu above.

  • Reserved Practice Permits are required in the following practice areas:
    • Animal Chiropractic
    • DC Acupuncture
  • Please refer to the specific training and competency requirements of each Reserved Practice Permit in the corresponding Standard of Practice.
  • Disciplinary issues, conditions of licensure, or lapses in registration may disqualify you from obtaining or renewing a Reserved Practice Permit until resolved.  A suspension of license automatically suspends all Reserved Practice Permits.