In Nova Scotia, anyone who uses the title ‘occupational therapist' must be registered with the College. Search our public register below to find out if someone is registered to practice and if there are any restrictions or conditions on their practice.

Please note:
  • “Registrant” refers to a person who is registered as a member of the College of Occupational Therapist of Nova Scotia.
  • The public register is an evolving (or live) document that is continuously being updated. There are many reasons that a registrant’s status may change throughout the year. COTNS recommends searching the register at the time information is required to ensure that up-to-date information is obtained.
  • For further information on the listed conditions, please contact the College at 902-455-0556.

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Registrant Registration

It is each registrant’s responsibility to ensure their information is accurate. Registrants can update their information through the profile update located on the registrant portal.

This service is provided to registrants and the public to search for individual professionals they may wish to contact on a professional basis or to verify their status. The information is not to be used for any commercial, marketing, or fundraising purposes. It is optional for registrants to list their area of practice and contact information.