If you have not completed a Recognized Education Program, as listed in Schedule 5 of the CHCPBC Bylaws, you may be required to complete an equivalency determination before applying for licensure with CHCPBC.

For internationally educated occupational therapists, the equivalency determination process is the Substantial Equivalency Assessment System (SEAS), managed by the Association of Canadian Occupational Therapy Regulatory Organizations (ACOTRO). You must apply directly through ACOTRO and complete SEAS before before you proceed to the next stage of the licensure application process.

Upon completion of SEAS, request that ACOTRO send your SEAS Certificate of Completion and SEAS Determination Report directly to CHCPBC.

Good to know:

The Province of British Columbia administers a bursary to support internationally educated allied health professionals (including occupational therapists) who want to work in the BC healthcare system. To learn more about the bursary, including detailed eligibility criteria and application procedures, refer to Allied Health Jobs BC.