Registering,
regulating and setting quality standards
Promoting fairness and respect
Our role is to ensure that the public receives safe, ethical, effective, and high-quality occupational therapy services. We strive to maintain and build your confidence in the Regulator and the profession of Occupational Therapy.
Clients of OTs
When looking for an occupational therapist, it is important to check that they are registered and licensed with the Nova Scotia Occupational Therapy Regulator.
Internationally trained OTs
Internationally-trained applicants must demonstrate that their education, training, and competence are substantially equivalent to that of an occupational therapist educated in Canada.
Submit a complaint
If you have a concern about an occupational therapist, determine whether filing a complaint with the Regulator is the best way to address your concern and to learn how to begin this process.
Announcements
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Spring 2026 Newsletter
The Spring 2026 NSOTR newsletter is now available. This edition includes important information for all occupational therapists, including: We are also introducing a new “Ask the Regulator” section to the… Read more
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Licence Renewal Period Starts April 1, 2026
The renewal period will begin on April 1, 2026. Renewal applications are completed entirely through NSOTR’s Online Portal. The deadline to submit a completed renewal request is May 31, 2026.… Read more
