Notice of Proposed Bylaw Amendment — Bylaw 21.1.3, Currency of Practice Hours
The NSRP is proposing to amend Bylaw 21.1.3 to reduce the minimum currency of practice hours requirement from 1,500 to 450 hours over a three-year period. The 30-day feedback period runs from March 31 to April 30, 2026. [Download the full notice (PDF)]
Office Notice & Document Submission Update
Please be advised that the office formerly located in the Professional Centre on Spring Garden Road is now closed. Electronic Submissions (Preferred)To ensure the fastest and most efficient processing, electronic submission is preferred whenever possible. Please visit our Contact Us page for information on how to submit documents digitally. Physical CorrespondenceAll physical correspondence (including mail […]
Welcome to the Nova Scotia Regulator of Psychology (NSRP)
As of November 24, 2025, the Nova Scotia Board of Examiners in Psychology (NSBEP) has transitioned to the Regulated Health Professions Act (RHPA). This change modernizes the regulation of psychology in Nova Scotia and brings us under the same legislative umbrella as most other regulated health professions in the province. It strengthens public protection through […]
New Policy: Documenting Professional Psychology Training Hours (Effective September 2025)
Starting September 2025, students beginning professional psychology training programs must document their training hours and experiences as per the NSRP Guidelines for Documenting Professional Psychology Training Hours and Experiences. This pilot program supports supervisors in creating consistent supervision plans and ensures standardized documentation for Candidate Register applications. Students may use Time2Track, the NSRP-provided Excel spreadsheet […]
Sexual Abuse and Sexual Misconduct Standard
Through the link below, you will find a new NSRP Standard. Under the Regulated Health Professions Act (RHPA, 2023) all regulated health professions in Nova Scotia were mandated to develop and implement a Sexual Abuse and Sexual Misconduct Standard by December 3, 2025. A grace period, until January 8, 2025, was later granted for the Sexual Abuse […]
Telepsychology from other Jurisdictions into NS
For Psychologists in NB, PE and NL: The NSRP has temporarily suspended some conditions for the provision of telehealth services into Nova Scotia by psychologists registered in the Atlantic provinces covered by the MOU. For the provision of services via telepsychology to a client located in Nova Scotia, please continue to send an email to […]
Attestation of Review of Jurisprudence
Effective January 1, 2020, all applicants for registration, including Courtesy Registration, are required to complete an Attestation confirming they have reviewed applicable jurisprudence in Nova Scotia. For more information concerning the Attestation, click here.
Position Statement on Release of File Materials
In September 2014, the NSRP published its revised position statement concerning the release of file materials and raw data. The revised position statement has been added to the “Standards” section of the website and can also be accessed by clicking here.
