Telepractice — psychology (Nova Scotia)
There is NO binding, telepractice-specific standard for Nova Scotia psychologists. NSRP adopted ACPRO’s Model Standards for Telepsychology Service as an ADVISORY only, expressly not incorporated into its Standards of Practice. As advice, registrants are directed to be licensed and in good standing in their home jurisdiction; to ensure they are legally entitled to deliver services outside it; to tell clients which regulator to complain to; to be familiar with the jurisprudence and standards where the service is received and follow the HIGHER standard where they conflict; to carry liability insurance covering out-of-jurisdiction service; to be competent in the technology; to use coded client identification where live visual verification is not possible; and to plan with clients for technology failure. NSRP’s separate ‘Use of Technology by Psychologists’ guidance (revised June 2026, adding AI guidance and RHPA alignment) is likewise guidance, and states that it applies existing standards rather than creating new ones. The generally binding Standards of Practice — competence, consent, records, confidentiality — apply regardless of the medium of delivery, and that is where enforceable obligation actually sits.
“As an Advisory these are not incorporated into NSRP’s Standards of Practice, but are provided as advice to Registrants regarding important issues to be carefully considered in offering telepsychology services.” … “As ACPRO Model Standards, they have no force unless and until they are adopted by the individual Canadian regulatory College or Board. At this time, NSRP has chosen to adopt the ACPRO Model Standards as advice to Registrants. These may be incorporated into the Standards of Practice in the future.” — NSRP, Model Standards for Telepsychology Service (Advisory for Psychological Practice)