Newfoundland and Labrador Occupational Therapy Board

Instructions

In order for this application to be processed you must:

Complete this application in full.
Upload all required documents (see document list below).
Ensure that official evidence of successful completion of your educational program (your transcripts) has been sent directly to the Board from the educational institution. Unofficial evidence of successful completion of an educational program (e.g. a letter from the program director) is acceptable until convocation; however, official evidence (i.e. transcripts) must be received within 30 days of convocation.

For an application in the Full Registration class, ensure that official evidence of successful completion of an examination approved by the NLOTB has been sent directly to the Board from the examination body.

Please note that you may not hold yourself out as a "Occupational Therapist" in the province of Newfoundland and Labrador until after your application for registration has been approved by the Board (i.e. you have been issued a licence to practice). This includes clinical orientation, supervised work (clinical and non-clinical), and volunteer work.

Applicants educated outside of Canada need to apply to the Substantial Equivalency Assessment System (SEAS) before applying with the Board. See www.icomphost.com/seas for more information.

Incomplete applications will be denied. Applicants should note that approval of a completed application, including all required documents, may take up to ten business days. If your application is denied, your registration fee will be returned and you will be advised of the reason(s) for the decision and the appeal process.

Documents

If you will be uploading your documents with this application, please make sure you have the following scanned in PDF or JPG format before you begin:

Alternatively, you can send your documents by regular mail but this will lengthen the time for processing considerably.

Required Documents

These documents are required in order to complete the application. Please make sure they are complete and scanned so they can be attached to this application below.

A copy of your professional liability insurance certificate. If you have not received your certificate, a copy of a receipt for purchasing insurance will be accepted. A copy of the certificate must be forwarded to the Board once you receive it.
CAOT Membership Verification.
Documentation to verify Canadian Citizenship, permanent residency, landed immigrant status or employment authorization (e.g. work permit) under the Immigration Refugee Protection Act or a Birth Certificate.
Documentation of successful completion of the NOTCE exam
OR
Verification that you are registered to sit the next NOTCE exam and a Sponsorship Form.
A copy of your passport or government issued photo ID.
Official transcripts (ordered and sent directly to the Board from the educational institution).

Situation Specific Documents

These documents may be required, depending on your situation. If any of the following apply to you, you will need the associated documents completed and scanned so they can be attached to this application below.

Documentation of English language fluency (if first language AND language of OT instruction is not English).
A regulatory history form from each jurisdiction of practice sent directly to the Board. You must complete the authorization and send it to each jurisdiction to complete and send back to the Board.
A completed LMSA Confirmation Form completed by your current jurisdiction and sent directly to the Board. You must complete the authorization and send it to your current jurisdiction to complete and send back to the Board.

I have all needed documents and am ready to complete my application.

Create Your Account

Password

Your password must be at least 8 characters long and contain 3 of the following 4 criteria:
an upper-case letter, a lower-case letter, a number, a symbol.

Confirm Password

Confirm Password must match Password exactly.

Class of Registration

Full Registration: Has met basic requirements of the profession and is able to practise in the profession in NL.

Temporary Registration: Registered in another jurisdiction and temporarily working in NL.

Date Licence is Needed

Application Category

Canadian: The applicant has graduated with a Canadian Occupational Therapy Degree and has not previously registered for practice in NL.

International: The applicant has graduated with an Occupational Therapy Degree in another country (i.e. outside Canada).

Reinstatement: The applicant does NOT have a member account in the system, but has previously been registered for practice in NL.

IMPORTANT: Only use this form to apply for license reinstatement if you do not already have a user account in the system. Applicants who have a user account should login to access the existing user reinstatement form. If you do not know if you have a user account, please contact NLOTB for further instructions. If you are an existing user and do not know your password, please click here to reset your password.

Member Information

Personal & Contact

Given Name(s)

Surname

Previous Name

if applicable.

Country

Province

Postal Code

City

Address Line 1

Address Line 2

Secondary Email

Phone

Fax

DOB

Gender

Other

Previous OT Registration Country

Previous OT Registration Province

CAOT Number

Citizenship Status
Documentation verifying your citizenship status must accompany this application form.

Citizenship

Canadian Citizen: Has Canadian Citizenship Status

Permanent Resident/Landed Immigrant: Has been given permanent resident/landed immigrant status by immigrating to Canada but is still not a Canadian Citizen.

Work Permit: Has a valid work permit issued by Citizenship & Immigration Canada allowing work in the profession in Canada.

Requirements Not Yet Met: Does not yet meet the requirements for eligibility to work in Canada.

Language Proficiency
If your first language and your language of OT instruction is not English, documentation of fluency is required.

First Language

Language of OT Training

Will you be able to provide professional services in (Check all that apply)

English

French

Other

Other language

National Occupational Therapy Certification Exam (NOTCE)
Formerly CAOT Exam

Exam Status

Passed: The applicant passed the exam.

Failed: The applicant was not successful writing the exam.

Registered: The applicant is registered to write the exam.

Exam Date

Occupational Therapy Education

I am declaring education outside of Canada

Yes No

Name of Institution

Program Type

Year Completed

City

Province

Postal Code

Country

Other Education

I am declaring education outside of Canada

Yes No

Name of Institution

Field of Study

Program Type

Year Completed

City

Province

Postal Code

Country

Currency Hours
Applicants who do not meet currency requirements must complete an approved re-entry program in order to be eligible to practice Occupational Therapy in Newfoundland and Labrador.

Professional Currency

I have graduated from an OT program in the past 18 months.

I have worked at least 600 hours in the past 3 years.

I have completed a re-entry program in the past 18 months.

I do not meet currency requirements.

Please enter the number of hours you worked each year in the fields below. Enter 0 for any years you did not work.

March 1, 2023 - February 29, 2024:

March 1, 2022 - February 28, 2023:

March 1, 2021 - February 28, 2022:

Total Hours:

Proposed Re-Entry Program Start Date

Professional Liability Insurance

Plan Held Through

CAOT: Insurance held through the Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists

Employer: Insurance held through the applicant's employer

Private Insurer: Insurance held through a private insurer

Policy Number

Expiry Date

Occupational Therapy Professional Registration
Are you or have you ever been registered/licensed to practice as an occupational therapist in other provinces/states/countries? If YES, provide the information for EACH registration or license below.

I am declaring OT registration outside of Canada

Regulatory/Licensing Body

Province/State

Country

Reg./License No.

Date Registration Held From

Date Registration Held To

Other Professional Registration
Are you or have you ever been registered/licensed to practice in another regulated profession in Newfoundland and Labrador or elsewhere? If YES, provide the information for EACH registration or license below.

Name of Profession

Regulatory/Licensing Body

Province/State

Country

Reg./License No.

Date Registration Held From

Date Registration Held To

Employment

What is your current employment status?

Current Employment
Please provide details of your current Occupational Therapy employment or volunteering positions.

I am declaring self-employment

From Date

Employer

Country

Province

Postal Code

Does the postal code provided reflect the site where you are engaged in practice?

Yes

City

Address

Phone

Fax

Employer Type

Employment Time Status

Employment Category

Job Title

Position Type

Division/Site/Campus

Department

Name of Manager/Supervisor

Title of Manager/Supervisor

Manager/Supervisor Phone

Manager/Supervisor Email

Have you recently been offered a position as an Occupational Therapist in Newfoundland and Labrador? If your answer is “YES”, please complete the following Proposed Employment section:

Yes No

Proposed Employment

I am declaring self-employment

Proposed Start Date

Employer

Country

Province

Postal Code

Does the postal code provided reflect the site where you are engaged in practice?

Yes

City

Address

Phone

Fax

Employer Type

Clientele

Employment Time Status

Hours/Week

Employment Category

Funding Source

Job Title

Position Type

Area of Practice

Division/Site/Campus

Department

Name of Manager/Supervisor

Title of Manager/Supervisor

Manager/Supervisor Phone

Manager/Supervisor Email

Supporting Documents

I will be uploading scanned documents with this application:

Yes No

Upload documents

Proof of Citizenship

Professional Liability Insurance Certificate

CAOT Membership Verification

NOTCE Completion/Registration Verification

Passport/Government-issued photo ID

Payment of Fees

Registration Fees:

Full Registration: $410.00
Temporary Registration: $137.00

NLAOT Fees* (select one):

Full-Time (801+ working hours/year): $118.00
Part-Time (800 or fewer working hours/year): $77.00
Non-Practising: $15.50

* Membership with NLAOT is a licensing requirement. NLOTB collects membership fees on behalf of NLAOT.

Other Fees (if applicable):

LMSA Applicants: $40.00

Choose Your Method of Payment

Credit Card

Send a cheque or bank draft by mail

Upon submission, you will be asked to provide credit card information. On approval of your application by the Newfoundland and Labrador Occupational Therapy Board the registration and/or application fee(s) will be charged to the credit card provided.

Upon submission, you will be given mailing details.

Acknowledgements

I hereby authorize NLOTB to obtain information from other regulatory bodies, educational institutions, present and former employers, and any other sources for purposes related to my license/renewal/reactivation. Submission of this application form grants my sufficient and irrevocable authority for these persons or entities to release this information to NLOTB.

I will maintain professional liability insurance throughout my registration for all places of employment.

I am aware that NLOTB maintains a public register. My name, license number, license status and conditions of licensing will be posted on the NLOTB website. My name, license number and employer contact information may be provided upon request.

I hereby certify that the statements made by me on this application are complete and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief. I understand that the Board reserves the right to verify any information I provide. I understand that a false or misleading statement may disqualify me from registration or may be cause for revocation of registration.

I agree to abide by all governing legislation, including but not limited to, the Occupational Therapists Act, Regulations, By-laws, Standards of Practice, Essential Competencies of Practice, Personal Health Information Act (PHIA) and all applicable public health orders.

NLOTB collects membership fees on behalf of the NL Association of Occupational Therapists (NLAOT). I hereby authorize NLOTB to release my contact information to the NLAOT.

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