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Nurse Practitioners Now Able to Perform Medical Assessments for Drivers
Nova Scotians who require medical assessments to drive now have more options to obtain that approval.
Amendments to regulations under the Motor Vehicle Act came into effect today, Dec. 16, allowing nurse practitioners to complete medical assessment forms for commercial driver licence applications, and drivers who have medical conditions requiring assessment. It also allows for the completion of medical forms for drivers being assessed for accessible parking permits, the Alcohol Ignition Interlock Program and exemptions from seat belt or child restraint systems for medical reasons.
“This is about streamlining the process for motorists who need medical forms to drive,” said Lloyd Hines, Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal. “Nurse practitioners are an essential part of our health-care system, with the advanced education and competencies needed to complete these medical assessment forms.