I’m hoping you could provide me with some direction regarding an application. I’m currently registered in Alberta. I am from Nova Scotia and have been considering the idea of a return for some time. I think COVID has given me a bit more of a push to seriously start an inquiry.
I had in the past thought it not possible to transfer a license from Alberta to NS, given the exception to the CFTA that NS was granted specifically for Alberta. I was aware that a candidate from Alberta could transfer with a period of supervision, but was not willing to undergo that. I’ve read the update from 2020, in which this restriction was lessened.
My first point of clarification is – based on my understanding, if a candidate from Alberta has competency in psychometric assessment and diagnosis, and can prove this, there may not need to be a period of supervision – is this correct?That is correct.
Additionally, what would constitute proof of this competency? I currently practice administering formal assessments across forensic, clinical and I suppose school psychology to a limited scope. I would be able to provide clear documentation of my additional training, as well as hours of consultation with a licensed doctoral level psychologist who is a faculty member at a University here.
Yes, that approach would be acceptable.
For my next point, I wanted to see if you could provide some clarity regarding domains of practice. As you are likely aware, in Alberta, our college does not keep additional designations on file regarding areas of practice. I primarily work clinical and forensic. What would constitute sufficient experience, training, etc. for a candidate to declare their scope of practice, if the candidate’s regulatory body does not keep records of areas of practice?Given you have noted that you complete formal assessment work, the materials you have offer to provide seem like they would contain sufficient evidence for consideration, along with this activity being noted on the form completed by CAP. Usually under service populations, CAP will note on the NSRP Confirmation of Registration form (this form is filled out as part of the CFTA transfer process) whether one has formal or general assessment as part of their practice.
I do recognize it is difficult to comment generally on the application process, before an application is made. However, I wanted to get some clarity on these two specific items so I am able to submit all of the information you may require in my initial application.
