The Registration Process

The Registration Process

On successful completion of all examination requirements, candidates will receive a registration form
and may apply for registration. The non-refundable application and registration fees of $60 should
be submitted with your registration form.

The cost of registration for the first year of practice is the $500 for the board exam plus $60(application fee)
by certified cheque, money order, a business or personal cheque. This registration is valid until the same date
of the following year. Registration renewals and annual fees of $400 are due. A Registration Renewal Form is
mailed to members one month before. This is the only notice members will receive. It is the member's
responsibility to contact ONNL if he/she has not received a form.

Once an application for registration is received by ONNL, The Registrar will either:

• Register the applicant.


• Refer the application to the Registration Committee.

The registration application process can take as little as five to seven business days once an applicant has
submitted all supporting documentation. However, a referral to the Registration Committee could typically
lengthen the process.

Candidates are encouraged to apply for registration upon receipt of successful completion of the
examination requirements.

Referral to the Registration Committee

An application for registration will be referred to the Registration Committee if there are concerns
as to whether the applicant has satisfied the requirements for registration or if there may be a reason
to impose terms, conditions or limitations on the certificate of registration. Examples of applicants
who are referred to the Registration Committee are:

• First-time applicants where there is a question that they have satisfied the requirements for
  registration.
• Experienced applicants from other jurisdictions who may not have satisfied all of the requirements for
  registration.
• Applicants who have been in the Inactive or Retired class, or who have had their license revoked or
  resigned, who wish to re-enter the General class of registration.
• Applicants with previous offences, discipline decisions or other findings that are relevant to their
  suitability to practice manual osteopathy.

The Registration Committee will typically review an application referral and may require the applicant to
submit additional documentation or be interviewed before rendering a decision.

In rendering a decision, the Registration
Committee may:

• Register the applicant.


• Register the applicant with terms, conditions or limitations.


• Exempt the applicant from certain exemptible requirements of the registration requirements if the
  applicant demonstrates that he/she is competent to practice manual osteopathy in NL.


• Direct the applicant to submit additional information or fulfill additional requirements.

Additional information that is typically requested
may include:

• A completed professional portfolio.


• A letter of good standing from jurisdictions in which the applicant has practiced manual osteopathy.


• A transcript or other proof of graduation from an accredited osteopathic educational program.


• A copy of any past discipline, professional negligence, malpractice or criminal decisions involving
  the applicant.

The Registration Committee may require the
applicant to complete requirements for registration
if not already completed, which may include:

• Successfully completing ONNL' legislation and ethics board examination.


• Successfully completing certain components of the ONNL clinical competency board examination.


• Undergoing a peer and practice assessment within a period of time.


• Attending ONNL' Record Keeping Workshop, once registered.


• Otherwise satisfying the Registration Committee that the applicant is competent to practice osteopathy
  in Newfoundland and Labrador.

Please click below to download the application form...