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Professional Licensing

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The Office of the Registrar, Professional Licensing is responsible for ensuring that the licensing of health professionals is carried out in accordance with legislation and best practices.

This licensing process helps to ensure the public is protected and that qualified professionals are licensed to practice. The Registrar’s Office ensures quality control by reviewing the credentials and documents of applications, as required by legislation.

The Department of Health and Social Services has responsibility for legislation governing 12 health professions covered by 11 different Acts.

• Dental Therapists

• Dental Hygienists

• Dental Mechanics (Denturists)

• Dentists

• Licensed Practical Nurses

• Midwives

• Ophthalmic Medical Assistants

• Optometrists

• Pharmacists

• Physicians

• Psychologists

• Social Workers

• Veterinarians

It is mandated by legislation that individuals wishing to work as, or call themselves one of the above professions, must be registered and licensed to do so.

Registered Nurses in the NWT are self-regulating, as set in the Nursing Profession Act. For information on registering registered nurses (RN's) and nurse practitioners (NP's), visit the Registered Nurses of the Northwest Territories and Nunavut (RNANT/NU) website.

 

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Last Updated: November 14, 2006

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