About the Regulator
The Nova Scotia Occupational Therapy Regulator (NSOTR) is a governing body established by the provincial government to regulate the practice of occupational therapy in our province.
The Regulator’s mandate is to protect the public’s interest by setting standards for practice, establishing programs to ensure that occupational therapists practice safely and competently, and investigating concerns raised about registrants’ practice.
Occupational Therapists
Occupational therapists generally assess a person’s functional abilities in consideration of their physical, cognitive, emotional, social, and environmental limitations and strengths. Analysis of activities and factors impacting one’s ability to perform a desired activity is a critical element of this process.
Mission
To protect the public by ensuring and advancing safe, effective, and ethical occupational therapy practice.
Vision
Public trust in quality Occupational Therapy for Nova Scotians.
Strategic Vision 2025-2027
