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Having your Restrictions Removed

The EMA Licensing Board has approved a process to remove medication restriction(s) and is currently developing processes for the removal of other restrictions.

Medication Restrictions

To have your medication restriction(s) removed, follow these steps:

  • Submit a research paper for each medication restriction by e-mail to getalicense@gov.bc.ca or by fax to 250 952-1222. Please follow the link detailing the paper requirements.
  • The title of your research paper should be as follows: “Research Paper for Training Gap Restriction Removal – Medication Name”.

Airway Restrictions

To have your airway restriction removed, follow these steps:

  • Take an approved airway course – see the chart of training modules.
  • Submit your training certificate with your full name and licence number clearly indicated to getalicense@gov.bc.ca or by fax to 250 952-1222.

Direct Supervision Restrictions

You would have received a letter informing you of the assessment process and the terms and conditions of your licence if your licence has a restriction for direct supervision.

If you have any questions or concerns, or if you did not receive such a letter, please contact 1 877 952-2869 or email 2011.License.Assessment@gov.bc.ca.

Other Restrictions

Please contact the EMA Licensing Branch if you want to have restrictions other than the ones mentioned above removed.