In this situation the regulated member:
- Will not be providing services to clients in the jurisdiction where they are staying temporarily, and
- Will be returning to Alberta after their stay out of province.
- E.g., ACSLPA regulated members going on vacation to another province/territory in Canada or internationally, or temporarily residing in another province/territory in Canada, or internationally for family, school, work, or other obligations.
Given that the client in this circumstance is physically located in Alberta, from ACSLPA’s viewpoint, the regulated member can proceed with service provision virtually, as long as they practice in compliance with the College’s Standard of Practice on Virtual Care.
ACSLPA does not require regulated members to become registered in the other province/territory or country in these situations. However, we cannot speak for any extra-jurisdictional regulators. In this circumstance, regulated members may want to inquire about the registration requirements of the regulatory body or association in the jurisdiction they will be in while they are out of the province.