Preamble An assessor or a supervisor is a physician that assesses another physician’s performance in practice by way of a Practice Ready Assessment (PRA), College-directed supervision, or a College-directed practice assessment. In accordance with the Medical Act Regulations (the Regulations), all physicians on a Clinical Assessment licence or a Defined licence are permitted to practise medicine under a supervisor approved by the Registrar. Additionally, supervision may be imposed on physicians holding a Restricted licence.
Preamble A Full licence in Nova Scotia is an annually renewable licence for independent practice without terms, conditions or restrictions. Historically, a Full licence in Canada had strict, rigid prerequisites. In addition to requirements of good capacity, competence, and character, to be granted a Full Licence, the physician was required to hold a recognized medical degree, be a Licentiate of the Medical Council of Canada and hold certification with either the College of Family Physicians of [...]
Preamble The purpose and duties of the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Nova Scotia (the College) are: To serve and protect the public interest in the practice of medicine, and To preserve the integrity of medical professions and maintain confidence of the public and the professions in the ability of the College to regulate the practice of medicine.
Preamble In accordance with the Medical Act Regulations1, all applicants for registration with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Nova Scotia (the College) are required to be a graduate from a university or school that meets the criteria approved by Council. Purpose This policy describes the universities, schools, and programs accepted for all licence types. Scope
Preamble A physician extender is a healthcare provider who is never the most responsible practitioner providing patient care. Physician extenders must always practise under the supervision of a licensed physician within an approved physician extender program. Physician extender program goals and objectives include: ensuring a standardized accountability framework for the conduct of the physician extender;
Preamble Registrants must remain qualified, competent and fit to always practise within their scope of practice. There are several ways a registrant can maintain the necessary knowledge, skills, and experience to practise safely and ethically. This policy addresses one of those ways: the currency of a registrant’s practice experience related to a defined scope of practice.
Preamble Amendments to the Medical Act’s Regulations1 have given the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Nova Scotia (the College) the authority to regulate podiatrists in Nova Scotia, effective April 1, 2024. Pursuant to these amendments, a Podiatrist Licence will only be registered on the Conditional Register maintained by the College. Section 39 of the Medical Act Regulations (the Regulations) describes the criteria for registration [...]
Preamble The purpose and duties of the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Nova Scotia (the College) are: To serve and protect the public interest in the practice of medicine, and To preserve the integrity of medical professions and maintain confidence of the public and the professions in the ability of the College to regulate the practice of medicine.
Preamble The Medical Act Regulations1 require all registrants to have the current capacity, competence and character for safe and ethical practise. This is relevant at the time of initial registration or licensing, while licensed and at the time of annual licensing renewal. As such, the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Nova Scotia (the College) requires criminal record screening to assist in its mandate to protect the public interest.
PREAMBLE All registrants must hold a licence to practise in Nova Scotia. The College of Physicians and Surgeons of Nova Scotia (the College) recognizes there are varying circumstances that may cause a registrant’s licence to become inactive such as voluntary relinquishment or revocation. PURPOSE This policy describes the various circumstances and due processes a registrant must undertake when applying to the College to restore or reactivate a licence.
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