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Getting Licensed

Read the stories of four internationally educated health professionals and their experiences getting licensed in Saskatchewan.


Saskatchewan has many self-regulated health care professions.  A self-regulated profession is one that is governed by an organization of people in the profession.  The provincial government gives the organization legal authority to govern that occupation.  These regulatory bodies are established by law to protect public safety by setting standards of practice and licensing or certifying qualified professionals.

The process of getting a licence to practice in Canada can vary depending on where you were educated.  You may also find some differences in the rules for each of the provinces in Canada.  Check with the regulatory body in Saskatchewan. 

In the table below you will find a list of all the self-regulated health professions in Saskatchewan.  Select an occupation to find a description of the occupation, contact information for the regulatory body and a detailed process map that explains the licensing process. 

Audiologists Naturopathic Doctors
Chiropodists (Podiatrists) Nurses - Licensed Practical Nurses
Chiropractors Nurses - Registered Nurses
Dental Assistants Nurses - Registered Psychiatric Nurses
Dental Hygienists Occupational Therapists
Dental Technicians Ophthalmic Dispensers (Opticians)
Dental Therapists Optometrists
Dentists (Dental Surgeons) Paramedics (Emergency Medical Professionals)
Denturists Pharmacists
Dietitians Physiotherapists (Physical Therapists)
Doctors (Family Physicians or Specialists) Podiatrists (Chiropodists)
Emergency Medical Professionals (Paramedics) Psychologists
Medical Laboratory Technologists Respiratory Therapists
Medical Radiation Technologists Social Workers
Midwives Speech-Language Pathologists

  • A Guide for Researching the Licensing Process

    This Guide outlines five general types of activities that you may need to do in order to obain a licence in a regulated health occupation.  The description and the questions provided in each group of activities will give you an idea of what to look for as you do your research.  You can download this Guide to record the information you collect through your research.
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