Overview

Health and social services professions in the Northwest Territories may be regulated under the Health and Social Services Professions Act (HSSPA). This page explains how to apply for designation, who can apply, and which professions are currently regulated or being considered. 

How to apply

To apply for regulation under the HSSPA:

What would you like to do?

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• Apply for a Naturopathic Licence
• Renew your Naturopathic Licence

Other

• Apply for a Certificate of Good Standing

Legislation

What would you like to do?

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• Apply for a psychologist licence
• Apply for a Provisional Psychologist Licence
• Apply for a Courtesy (Temporary or Emergency) Psychologist Licence

What would you like to do?

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• Apply for a Veterinary Licence

• Renew Your Veterinary Licence

What would you like to do?

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• Apply for an Optometrist Licence
• Renew Your Optometrist Licence

Other

• Apply for a Certificate of Good Standing

What would you like to do?

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• Apply for an Ophthalmic Licence
• Renew Your Ophthalmic Licence

Other

• Apply for a Certificate of Good Standing

As of November 1, 2023, Licensed Practical Nurses are regulated by the Registered Nurses Association of the NWT and Nunavut. Please click here to access RNANT/NU. If you have any questions regarding your previous registrant file with the Professional Licensing Office please email professional_licensing@gov.nt.ca.

What would you like to do?

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• Apply for a Medical Licence for the first time in the NWT 
  • First-time applicants must apply through physiciansapply.ca
  • If you are a new graduate and not yet registered or licensed in another Canadian jurisdiction, follow these steps:

What would you like to do?

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• Apply for a Social Work Licence
• Renew Your Social Work Licence

Other

• Apply for a Certificate of Good Standing

What would you like to do?

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• Register as a Midwife
• Renew Your Midwifery Registration

Other

• Apply for a Certificate of Good Standing