Change-in-scope assessments
If you are already practising medicine in Alberta and would like to add a new medical service to your practice, you may need an assessment.
Change-in-scope assessments make sure you have the training, experience and competence to offer this service to Albertans.
Unsure if you may need an assessment?
Review these scenarios and actions for you to consider.
You are registered with CPSA and have new certification from either the Royal College of Physicians & Surgeons of Canada (RCPSC) or the College of Family Physicians of Canada (CFPC).
Please email Registration@cpsa.ab.ca to inform our office of your recent additional certification, and we will be in contact with you.
Your current license was issued based on the credentials you presented at registration.
If no new credentials (Royal College, College of Family Physicians of Canada or an equivalent deemed by CPSA) have been acquired, there is nothing to update on your practice permit.
You have concerns with your billing codes.
Please contact Alberta Health. Billing and associated rules do not fall under CPSA’s jurisdiction.
You wish to add to or change your scope of practice.
Please complete a Change in Scope Assessment Application Form.
Adding to or changing your scope of practice?
Change-in-scope assessment fees
Physicians are responsible for any costs associated with their change-in-scope assessment.
Questions about Assessments?
Phone: 780-969-4922
Toll-free: 1-800-561-3899, ext. 4922 (in Canada)