About Us

The Nova Scotia Regulator of Physiotherapy (NSRPT) is the not-for-profit regulatory authority for physiotherapy in Nova Scotia. We protect the public by regulating the profession under the Regulated Health Professions Act (RHPA). We set and enforce standards so Nova Scotians can have confidence in the physiotherapists who care for them, their families, and their communities. All physiotherapists practising in Nova Scotia must be registered with NSRPT.

Our Vision

A profession that consistently safeguards the public through high-quality, ethical, and competent physiotherapy practice.

Our Mission

To uphold the public interest by regulating physiotherapy in Nova Scotia—establishing standards, registering qualified practitioners and corporations, promoting quality improvement, and enforcing accountability—under the RHPA.

What We Do (Our Core Activities)

1. Setting Standards - establishing, maintaining, and enforcing clear, evidence-informed requirements for the profession, including ethics, professional practice, competence, and education & training.
2. Registration & Licensing - setting fair, transparent registration requirements; processing applications; and maintaining the public register of qualified physiotherapists and approved professional corporations.
3. Quality Assurance & Improvement - operating continuing competence programs and proportionate practice reviews to verify standards are met and to drive ongoing improvement in care and regulatory performance.
4. Compliance - administering fair and timely fitness to practise, conduct, and discipline processes to uphold accountability and protect the public interest.

Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, Reconciliation, and Accessibility (EDIRA)

The Nova Scotia Regulator of Physiotherapy is committed to maintaining an environment where fairness, respect, and accessibility guide our work and our decisions.

We recognize that diversity of experience and perspective strengthens the profession and contributes to safer, more effective care for the public. We work to identify and remove any and all barriers so that our programs, processes, and communications are equitable and accessible to all.

We approach inclusion, reconciliation, and accessibility as ongoing responsibilities—expressed through learning, listening, and practical action. This includes considering accessibility and equity in every policy, process, and interaction, and reflecting on how our work affects those we serve.

Our goal is a regulatory system that is fair, responsive, and trusted by all members of the public and profession.