Courtesy Registration

Courtesy Registration with RCASLPNB

In the province of New Brunswick, an individual must hold a certificate of registration with RCASLPNB to perform any component of the practice of audiology or speech-language pathology.

It is an offence under the Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology Act to practice or identify oneself as an audiologist or speech-language pathologist in New Brunswick without being registered with RCASLPNB.

RCASLPNB offers three (3) types of Courtesy Registration for short-term, limited hours, or clearly defined professional activities. See the table below for a detailed comparison of each option.

1. Cross-Provincial Practice – for short-term practice with limited hours (up to 200 hrs within twelve (12) months) from select provinces.

Purpose of a Cross-Provincial Practice Registration

Applicants may seek registration for a variety of short-term practice needs, including but not limited to:

Providing short-term virtual services to New Brunswick patients/clients from Ontario, Alberta, Manitoba, or Saskatchewan (e.g., telepractice to support waitlists, follow-up care, progress monitoring).
Offering temporary in-person clinical services in New Brunswick for a defined period (e.g., filling a staffing gap, covering a leave, supporting clinic services such as vestibular assessments, AAC evaluations, or fluency intensives).
Delivering time-limited consultation services to patients/clients, families, or organizations in New Brunswick (e.g., case consultations, professional recommendations, communication assessments, or second opinions).
Participating in short-term outreach or mobile service initiatives within New Brunswick (e.g., rural hearing screenings, temporary school-based service blocks).
Supporting a New Brunswick patient/client intermittently over several months while they are engaged in a program primarily based in another province.
Providing cross-jurisdictional follow-up care for a patient/client who started services in the clinician’s home province but has since moved to New Brunswick and requires continuity for a limited period.

These examples are not exhaustive. Individuals may apply for a Cross Provincial Practice registration in other circumstances involving short-term, clearly-defined service provision.

Who Can Apply

You may apply if you hold a full practising registration in one of the following provinces:

Registrants must abide by the bylaws, rules, and legislation in both their primary province and New Brunswick. For reference, a chart of notable differences across provinces is available here: Key Links Document.

Registration Limits

Maximum of 200 direct patient/client care hours over a 12-month period.
Care can be delivered in person or virtually.
Direct patient/client care hours in New Brunswick must not exceed hours in your primary province.
All hours must be tracked and may include:
- Assessments
- Treatments
- Care provided via support personnel
- Advice to caregivers or family
- Consultation with other professionals regarding your patient/client

Note: Hours spent consulting with other professionals about their patients/clients do not count as direct care. Please maintain records using the Cross Provincial Practice Tracking Form.

How to Apply

Your application will only be considered once all documents are received. Required documents include:

Completed Cross Provincial Practice Registration Application Form (link to apply: https://rcaslpnb-oaonb.alinityapp.com/)
Verification of Registration for Cross Provincial Practice
Sent directly from your primary province’s regulator to RCASLPNB: info@rcaslpnb.ca
Proof of Identity
Copy of a passport or other government-issued photo ID showing your current legal name.
Proof of eligibility to work in Canada
Permanent residency or work permit if Canadian passport was not provided as proof of identity.
Proof of personal professional liability insurance (PLI) with minimum $2,000,000 coverage, valid for New Brunswick The PLI certificate must state your name, profession, validity in New Brunswick for in-person and/or virtual services, and coverage dates for insurance providers other than those listed on the RCASLPNB website, whose compliance with these requirements have been confirmed by the Registrar. All PLI must have an extended discovery and reporting period of a minimum of two years. Refer to document: PLI requirements
Application Fee – $50 (non-refundable)
Pay via credit card, or e-transfer to: info@rcaslpnb.ca
Registration Fee – $150 (non-refundable, only if application approved)
Pay via credit card, or e-transfer to: info@rcaslpnb.ca

Please refer to the Cross Provincial Practice Registration Guide for additional details and to confirm you meet eligibility criteria before requesting an application form.

Updated April 2026

Frequently Asked Questions

When my Cross Provincial Practice registration expires, do I need to re-apply?

Yes. You need to re-apply for a new registration.

Why isn’t there an annual renewal?

The participating provinces designed this license to meet short term, limited needs of patients/clients. Typically, these are patients/clients who need follow-up care from their original provider in another province, or do not have access to comparable care where they live. The likelihood is most applicants will be able to provide effective care within 12 months.

If a full practicing registration would better meet the patient/client needs, that is always an option.

Can I work beyond the 12-month limit of the Cross Provincial Practice registration?

If you wish to continue to provide services to any patients/clients in the secondary province, after your 12-month registration has expired, you must re-apply to the secondary province.

Should I count by minutes to tally my direct patient/client care hours?

When you enter the time spent providing service, use 15-minute increments. There is no need to break your time down further into minutes unless you prefer to do so. The total hours cannot exceed the 200 hours of direct patient/client care.

Do I have to be working in my primary province?

Yes. Not only must you be working in your primary province, the majority of your direct patient/client care must be in your primary province. The total amount of patient/client care across all the secondary provinces in which you are registered must be less than the total amount of care you provide in your primary province. For example, if your primary registration is in Ontario and you work ½ time, this can be considered approximately 672 hours of direct patient/client care (approximately 17.5 hours per week over 48 weeks and assuming 80% of your working hours are direct patient/client care). Therefore, you must keep the total direct patient/client care hours, across all provinces where you hold a secondary registration, under 672 hours.

What if I do not comply with the continuing competence/quality assurance requirements in my primary province?

If the issue becomes one for which the primary province takes formal action (such as a suspension) then that will be communicated, as outlined in the agreement. This information will be acted upon by the secondary province, in accordance with their legislation, bylaws, rules, and policies.

How do I track patient/client hours?

Please refer to the Cross Provincial Practice Registration Guide.

2. Visiting Clinician – for short-term practice (up to 3 months in any twelve (12) month period) from any regulated Canadian jurisdiction.

Definition of Visiting Clinician Registration

A Visiting Clinician Registration is a type of courtesy registration that may be granted to applicants who are currently registered to practise audiology or speech-language pathology in another province, who intend to practise audiology or speech-language pathology in New Brunswick for no more than three (3) months in any twelve (12) month period.

Eligibility to Apply

Audiologists or speech-language pathologists from other regulated Canadian jurisdictions wanting to provide in-person or virtual services in New Brunswick may apply for a Visiting Clinician registration under the Courtesy Registration application stream:

Applicants must hold a full practising registration in another Canadian regulated jurisdiction.
Visiting Clinician Registration is granted for no more than three (3) months in any twelve (12) month period.

Application Requirements

Complete and submit your Visiting Clinician Application for approval. Your application will be processed only once all required documents are received:

Completed application form (link to apply: https://rcaslpnb-oaonb.alinityapp.com/)
Verification of registration in good standing from your primary regulator for the duration of the visiting clinician status (sent directly from the regulator to info@rcaslpnb.ca)
Proof of identity (passport or government-issued photo ID) showing current legal name.
Proof of eligibility to work in Canada - Permanent residency or work permit if Canadian passport was not provided as proof of identity
Proof of personal professional liability insurance (PLI) with minimum $2,000,000 coverage, valid for New Brunswick The PLI certificate must state your name, profession, validity in New Brunswick for in-person and/or virtual services, and coverage dates for insurance providers other than those listed on the RCASLPNB website, whose compliance with these requirements have been confirmed by the RCASLPNB Registrar. All PLI must have an extended discovery and reporting period of a minimum of two years. Refer to document: PLI requirements.
Non-refundable monthly registration fee: $90.00 per month for the registration duration (e-transfer to info@rcaslpnb.ca)

Updated April 2026

3. General Courtesy – for short-term professional activities such as training, education, or product/technique demonstration.

Definition of General Courtesy Registration

A General Courtesy Registration may be granted to applicants who intend to practise audiology or speech-language pathology in New Brunswick for a specific and limited purpose approved by the Registrar.

This registration is intended for short-term, clearly defined professional activities such as education, training, research, or demonstration.

Fee: None

Eligibility to Apply

Applicants must be qualified professionals in audiology or speech-language pathology. The proposed activity must be:

Short-term
Clearly defined
Approved by the RCASLPNB Registrar

Personal professional liability insurance (PLI) may be required if the activity involves live interaction with patients or clients in New Brunswick. See document: PLI Requirements.

Application Requirements

Complete and submit your General Courtesy Registration Application. Your application will be processed only once all required documents are received:

Completed application form (link to apply: https://rcaslpnb-oaonb.alinityapp.com/)
Proof of identity (passport or government-issued photo ID showing current legal name)
Proof of eligibility to work in Canada - Permanent residency or work permit if Canadian passport was not provided as proof of identity
Description of presentation or demonstration
- Provide the title and a brief description of your presentation or demonstration.
- If your session includes a live demonstration involving a patient or client in New Brunswick, indicate this clearly. Proof of personal professional liability insurance (PLI) will be required in such cases. See document: PLI Requirements.
Relevant professional affiliation (if applicable):
- Faculty member at a University (include name of university)
- Registrant of a Regulatory Body (include name of regulatory body)
- Member of a Professional Association (include name of association)

We may require verification of registration from your regulatory body in your primary jurisdiction or a letter of good standing from your professional association if we are unable to verify your registration or standing online.

Updated: April 2026

Feature / Requirement	Cross-Provincial Practice	Visiting Clinician	General Courtesy
Description	Short-term practice with limited hours (≤ 200 hours within 12 consecutive months), in person or virtual, from Alberta, Manitoba, Ontario, or Saskatchewan.	Short-term practice (≤3 months within any 12 consecutive months), in-person or virtual, from any regulated Canadian jurisdiction.	Short-term professional activities such as training, education, or product/technique demonstration.
Examples of Activities	• Providing virtual follow-up and progress monitoring for NB patients/clients • Delivering temporary in-person clinical services for staffing gaps or specialized clinics • Conducting consultations, case conferences, or second opinions with patient/client present • Providing cross-jurisdictional follow-up for patients/clients new to NB	• Providing continuity of care for travelling patients/clients • Maintaining continuity in multi-jurisdictional service models • Providing short-term specialized services not available locally	• Delivering workshops, training sessions, or clinical presentations at an approved site • Demonstrating clinical equipment, technology, or therapeutic techniques • Conducting other short-term, clearly defined professional activities approved by the RCASLPNB Registrar
Fees	$50 application + $150 registration	$90 per month	None

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