Cross Provincial Practice Registration

Information

In the province of New Brunswick, an individual must hold a certificate of registration with NBASLPA to perform any component of the practice of audiology or speech-language pathology. It is an offence under the Act Incorporating The New Brunswick Association of Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists (The Act) and An Act Respecting Health Professionals to practice or identify oneself as an audiologist or speech-language pathologist in New Brunswick without being registered with NBASLPA.

Several provinces have agreed to allow audiologists and speech-language pathologists to provide a limited amount of care across provincial boundaries through a Cross Provincial Practice Registration to enhance access to care for clients/patients.

To apply for a Cross Provincial Practice Registration with NBASLPA, you must be a fully practicing registrant in one of the following provinces:

Registrants must abide by rules, bylaws and legislation in primary and secondary provinces (click here to access a chart outlining notable differences in rules across provinces: Key Links document).

Applicants who hold full registration status in one of the regulated jurisdictions listed above, may be granted a Cross Provincial Practice Registration not to exceed a maximum of 200 direct client/patient care hours over a 12-month period. The care can be delivered in person or virtually. The number of direct client/patient care hours in New Brunswick must not exceed the number of direct client/patient care hours in your primary province.

A Cross Provincial Practice Registration requires you to track all direct client/patient care hours whether they are provided in person or virtually. This refers to any direct care you provide to the client/patient or to their caregiver or family. For example, assessments, treatments, care via a support personnel, advice to significant others such as the caregivers and family, consultation to other professionals regarding your client/patient. You must always be prepared to provide this completed form if requested. (download: Cross Provincial Practice Tracking Form)

Note: Patient care hours do not include consultation to other professionals regarding their clients or patients.

* Please refer to the Cross Provincial Practice Registration Guide for further details and to ensure that you meet the criteria for this registration prior to requesting an application form.

Requirements

Your application will only be considered once all documents are received. The following items are required to process your application.

A completed Cross Provincial Practice Registration Application Form (link below). All required information must be included. Email completed form to: info@nbaslpa.ca.
A “Verification of Registration for Cross Provincial Practice” form sent directly to NBASLPA from your primary province’s regulator.
Proof of identity by submitting a copy of a passport or other government-issued photo identification showing current legal name.
Permanent Residency in Canada or Canadian Work Permit if proof of Canadian Citizenship has not been provided by a copy of a valid passport.
Proof of current personal professional liability insurance (PLI) with a minimum amount of $2,000,000. The PLI certificate must contain the applicant’s name, profession, statement verifying validity in New Brunswick for in-person and/or virtual services, and coverage dates for insurance providers other than those listed on the NBASLPA website, whose compliance with these requirements have been confirmed by the Registrar. All PLI must have an extended discovery and reporting period of a minimum of two years. Refer to document: PLI requirements
A non-refundable application processing fee of $50.00. This fee must accompany your application for registration and is applicable whether your application for registration is accepted, rejected/denied or incomplete. Please send payment by e-transfer to: info@nbaslpa.ca
A non-refundable registration fee of $150.00. Please send payment by e-transfer to: info@nbaslpa.ca This fee will only be charged in the event your application for registration is approved.

Frequently Asked Questions

When my Cross Provincial Practice registration expires, do I need to re-apply?

You must re-apply for a new registration.

Why isn’t there an annual renewal?

The participating provinces designed this license to meet short term, limited needs of clients/patients. Typically, these are patients/clients who need follow-up care from their original provider in another province, or do not have access to comparable care where they live. The likelihood is most applicants will be able to provide effective care within 12 months.

If a full practicing registration would better meet the client/patient needs, that is always an option.

Can I work beyond the 12-month limit of the Cross Provincial Practice registration?

If you wish to continue to provide services to any clients/patients in the secondary province, after your 12-month registration has expired, you must re-apply to the secondary province.

Should I count by minutes to tally my direct client/patient care hours?

When you enter the time spent providing service, use 15-minute increments. There is no need to break your time down further into minutes unless you prefer to do so. The total hours cannot exceed the 200 hours of direct client/patient care.

Do I have to be working in my primary province?

Yes, not only must you be working in your primary province, the majority of your direct client/patient care must be in your primary province. The total amount of client/patient care across all the secondary provinces in which you are registered must be less than the total amount of care you provide in your primary province. For example, if your primary registration is in Ontario and you work ½ time, this can be considered approximately 672 hours of direct client/patient care (approximately 17.5 hours per week over 48 weeks and assuming 80% of your working hours are direct client/patient care). Therefore, you must keep the total direct client/patient care hours, across all provinces where you hold a secondary registration, under 672 hours.

What if I do not comply with the continuing competence/quality assurance requirements in my primary province?

If the issue becomes one for which the primary province takes formal action (such as a suspension) then that will be communicated, as outlined in the agreement. This information will be acted upon by the secondary province, in accordance with their legislation, by-laws and policies.

How do I track client/patient hours?

Please refer to the Cross Provincial Practice Registration Guide, in the documents section.

Application Form

Important Documents