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INTERNATIONAL APPLICANTS

An international applicant is an individual who is a graduate of an accredited non-Canadian program who has has not held a license in a Canadian province.


 The registration requirements are the same for all applicants – whether educated domestically or internationally. 

  • Proof of completion from a chiropractic program that meets at least one of the following criteria: 

  • Successful Completion of Canadian Chiropractic Examining Board Knowledge-Based and Clinical Competency Examinations (CCEB)  NOTE:  CCEB results must be received prior to application for licensing.  


If you are a citizen of a country other than Canada, but completed an accredited Canadian Chiropractic program, see the information on New Graduates of Canadian Chiropractic Institutions


INTERNATIONAL APPLICANTS, please  Register Here to create a user profile and complete the online application.  A one time application fee of $150.00 is required, payable by credit card during the application submission.


The following documents must be uploaded onto your application:

  1. Current First Aid Certification card
  2. Government issued Photo ID with proof of Age
  3. 1 passport style photo 
  4. Proof of ability to work in Canada (non-Canadian Citizens)

Transcripts from your Chiropractic Degree must be emailed to NSCC by your educational institution. Inquiries@chiropractors.ns.ca 


Experienced Chiropractors licensed in another jurisdiction outside of Canada:


NSCC must receive final results from Canadian Chiropractic Examining Board Knowledge-Based and Clinical Competency Examinations (CCEB). A Practitioner who has met the definition of “Experienced Practitioner” may be exempt from writing Written Component A, but they must write Written Component B and Clinical Component C, as determined in writing by the Canadian chiropractic regulatory body https://cceb.ca/eligibility/.  Applicants must request the exemption in writing directly from their provincial licensing Boards.  


Letter(s) of good standing must be provided to NSCC from all jurisdictions where a license has been held.

The criteria for good standing is defined as:

(a) is not subject to any complaints or disciplinary proceedings,
(b) has no conditions or restrictions on or pending on their license or registration, and
(c) has been assessed by the authority to have the capacity, competence and character to safely and ethically practice Regulation 



International background check

All international applicants must complete an International background check through CLICK HERE FOR CSI International/ US


All applications are required to be  Notarized. The original notarized form must be mailed to NSCC.  Emailed/scanned copies will not be accepted.


In the Member Portal, your completed application can be printed using the  Print Your Application button. 

Upon receipt of the notarized application form and when all required documentation has been accepted, a Jurisprudence Exam will be scheduled. A JE exam fee of $150.00 is required.  For more details on the exam please click  HERE.


Decision timeline: Applicants will be notified in writing within 5 business days of completing the JE exam.  If successful, payment of applicable licensing fee's are required (prorated based on the month in which you are joining NSCC). 

A registration decision may reflect two possible outcomes:

  • Registration is granted – the applicant has met the requirements for registration and is eligible to become a practicing member of the NSCC.  The applicant’s registration may be subject to terms, conditions, or restrictions as permitted by law and/or NSCC Regulations.
  • Registration is not granted – the applicant does not currently meet the requirements for registration and is not eligible to become a practicing member of the NSCC at this time.  The applicant may be eligible to become registered at a later time, after fulfilling certain requirements or addressing gaps in their training and/or skills.  


NOTE: Successful applicants will be granted conditional registration pending a Peer Assessment evaluation during their initial 12 months of practice. Full registration will be subject to successful completion of the Peer Assessment Evaluation. 



Professional Liability Insurance

All registered members must maintain professional liability insurance with a minimum coverage of five million dollars ($5,000,000) per year and five million dollars ($5,000,000) per incident. Certificate of license will be withheld until proof of liability is received by NSCC. If Dry Needling/Acupuncture certification has been completed - coverage must be noted in your liability insurance.

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FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT US

Nova Scotia College of Chiropractors
5657 - 604  Spring Garden Road
Lobby Box 142
Halifax, NS   B3J 3R4

Email:  inquiries@chiropractors.ns.ca 
Phone: 902-407-4255