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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Office Closure Feb 23, 2026
The NSOTR offices will be closed on February 23, 2026 due to inclement weather. However, staff are still working and providing services remotely via phone and e-mail. Read more
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Psychotherapy Reserved Practice Consultation
In December 2025, the Board of the Regulator designated Psychotherapy as a “Reserved Practice” and approved the draft Standards for Psychotherapy. Since that date, NSOTR has completed additional consultation to ensure… Read more
