Though the basic concept of TENS, also known as transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation, is similar to another stimulation technique, called spinal cord stimulation, there are a few major differences. First, with TENS, the stimulators remain on the skin, whereas with spinal cord stimulation, the stimulators are implanted within the body. Additionally, spinal cord stimulation operates primarily on the spine, whereas TENS deals more with the nerves and only part of the spine. TENS is most ...
2. To become a practicing psychologist in Canada, you usually need to be registered or chartered. The educational requirements for registration may vary from province to province. A doctoral degree in psychology is required in Prince Edward Island, Nova Scotia, Ontario, Manitoba, Saskatchewan and British Columbia.
Pass the Licensure Exam. The last thing you need to do to become a full-fledged psychologist is to get licensed. It is a law that psychologists can only legally practice if they possess a license to do so, much like doctors do. In order to do this, you have to do three things: 1) Get work experience under the supervision of a licensed professional (usually for two years); 2) Pass the board exams; and 3) Depending on your state, present a valid case study to the board. After all that work, youâll finally be able to call yourself a psychologist!