Professional Licensing

The Professional Licensing Office is the regulatory authority for health and social service professionals that are regulated by the Department of Health and Social Services in the NWT. The purpose of regulation is to ensure public safety in the provision of health and social services. Only those professionals that are qualified, competent, and safe are licensed to practice in the NWT.

The Professional Licensing Office develops, implements, and enforces supporting regulatory programming and instruments such as, but not limited to, continuing competence programs and practice standards. Further, the office is responsible for handling complaints regarding alleged unprofessional conduct by health and social services professionals that are regulated by the Department of Health and Social Services.

Dental Hygienist Licence

Medical Licence

Pharmacist Licence

Dental Licence

Midwifery Licence

Professional Corporation Licence

Dental Mechanic (Denturist) Licence

Naturopathic Practitioner Licence

Psychologist Licence

Dental Therapist Licence

Ophthalmic Medical Professional License

Social Worker Licence

Licensed Practical Nurse Licence

Optometrist Licence

Veterinary Licence

Do you have a complaint against a regulated health care professional?

If you have a complaint or concern against a regulated health professional, please see: