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Release of New Practice Standards
Effective Dec 3, 2025, NSOTR has released of two new practice standards on Advertising and on the Sale of Appliances and Equipment. These practice standards do not introduce new rules. Instead, they continue rules on that existed in the former Occupational Therapy Regulations. The new practice standards explain and clarify these rules and answer frequently…
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Committee Recruitment
NSOTR is now inviting applications from registrants to serve on a committee of the Regulator. Applications will be accepted until January 16, 2025. Why apply to serve on a committee? Committees play an essential role in the regulation of occupational therapy. Serving on a committee of the Regulator is a valuable way to contribute to…
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Regional Outreach Sessions
In the coming months, NSOTR will host regional outreach and information sessions for registrants across the province. There will also be two virtual sessions for registrants who are unable to attend in person. Please see below for information on dates, locations, and times. These sessions will provide information on the new Regulated Health Professions Act, the…
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October Office Closures
Please note that the NSOTR office will be closed on Monday, October 13 for Thanksgiving. All communications will be responded to on Tuesday, October 14. In addition, the NSOTR offices will be closed to the public on Tuesday October 21 and Wednesday October 22 due to all-day staff commitments. We will still address urgent e-mails…
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Office Closure Sept 30, 2025
The Nova Scotia Occupational Therapy Regulator’s office will be closed on Tuesday, Sept 30, 2025 for the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. Services will resume as normal on Wednesday, Oct 1, 2025 at 8:30am.
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Consultation on Bylaw Amendments
Please be advised that the Nova Scotia Occupational Therapy Regulator (NSOTR) Board has proposed several amendments to its Bylaws. As required by the RHPA General Regulations, we are initiating our 30-day consultation period with NSOTR registrants and members of the Nova Scotia Regulated Health Professions Network. Key Changes: How to Participate:1. Review the Draft By-Laws [LINK]2. Submit…
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NSOTR Board Opportunities (Updated)
There are two vacancies for registrant members on the NSOTR Board of Directors. We invite all interested registrants to apply to join the Board! The NSOTR Board is responsible for strategic governance the Regulator. The Board governs and regulates in the public interest, not the interest of the profession. It is made up of volunteers:…
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Consultation on New Standards of Practice
As a part of the development process for new Standards of Practice, NSOTR invites registrants to provide feedback on two draft Standards: How to Participate: The deadline to provide feedback is end-of-day Sunday September 28, 2025. About the New Draft Standards: While these draft standards of practice are new, the expectations described within are not. The…
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Office Closure Sept 1, 2025
The NSOTR office will be closed on Sept 1, 2025 for Labour Day. Services will resume on Tuesday, Sept 2, 2025.
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2025 National eLearning Module Available
The 2025 National eLearning Module on Advancing Culture, Equity and Justice in Occupational Therapy Practice is now available in both English and French. All registrants must complete the eLearning Module as part of their Competence Maintenance requirements. The deadline for completion is December 31, 2025. Instructions on how to access the module, as well as…