Preamble The Medical Practitioners Regulations1 require all registrants have the current capacity, competence and character to safely and ethically practise. This is relevant at the time of initial registration or licensing, while licensed and at the time of annual licensing renewal.
Preamble The American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS)1 was established in 1933 and its board certification process requires an ongoing independent evaluation to ensure clinical competence and continuing professional development. Additionally, its process ensures the board-certified physician meets the standard of practice established by their peers. Physicians holding certification with one of the Member Boards of the American Board of Medical Specialties may qualify for a Full licence.
Preamble Pursuant to amendments to the Medical Practitioner’s Regulations1 effective April 1, 2024, the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Nova Scotia (the College) has the authority to regulate podiatrists in Nova Scotia. Section 63(g) of the Regulations requires the Council to establish the scope of practice for podiatry.
Preamble The Registrar of the College has the discretion to authorize a Comprehensive Clinical Assessment of Practice (CCAP) for the purpose of ongoing licensure in Nova Scotia in accordance with policy. 1 Governing Policy: Comprehensive Clinical Assessment of Practice: Criteria and Outcomes 1
Preamble At the Registrar’s discretion, physicians meeting certain criteria may request authorization to undergo a Comprehensive Clinical Assessment of Practice (CCAP) for the purpose of attaining long-term, renewable licensure in Nova Scotia. Depending on the licence type prior to the assessment, successful completion of a CCAP leads to a Full or Restricted licence. Purpose This policy describes the eligibility criteria and possible outcomes for a CCAP.
Preamble Section 19 of the Medical Practitioners Regulations states that one of the requirements for registration is "a licentiate of the Medical Council of Canada, or an acceptable alternative as determined by resolution of Council." Purpose This policy sets out the acceptable alternatives to the [...]
Preamble The Medical Practitioners Regulations1 requires that the Council of the College, by way of policy, determine the examinations and assessments required to be on the Education Register. There are three licence types that fall under the Education Register, specifically: A&[...]
Preamble Under the Medical Act (2011)1 and Medical Practitioners Regulations2, physicians granted a Defined licence (DL) under the Conditional Register are required to have a Sponsor and Supervisor for the duration of that licence. Physicians issued a Defined licence or an Academic licence prior to the enactment of the Medical Act (2011) on January 1, 2015, may have been permitted, in some circumstances, to practice under Sponsor-only Oversight in accordance with the College-Directed Supervision Framework – Responsibilities and Outline by Level 3. [...]
Preamble Associate Physicians on a Clinical Assistant licence are registrants under the Conditional Register with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Nova Scotia (College). The application criteria and permitted activities for a Clinical Assistant licence are laid out in sections 49-54 of the Medical Practitioners Regulations1. Associate Physicians on a Clinical Assistant licence are never the most responsible physician (MRP) but may engage in designated aspects of the practice of medicine in the [...]
Preamble All physician extender programs in Nova Scotia are accredited by the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Nova Scotia (the College). Section 8 (1)(f) of the Medical Act1 gives the College authority to oversee and approve programs which permit others to engage in designated aspects of the practice of medicine, including provisions for supervision or other forms of accountability.
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