Considering Canada?

Immigrating to Canada and becoming a licensed, practising physiotherapist can be a challenging process. CAPR has developed a series of resources to help you better understand the regulatory and working environment. Read More

About the Credentialling Process

For internationally-educated physiotherapists, credentialling is the process of evaluating documentary evidence to determine if your qualifications are not substantially different from Canadian entry-to-practice standards. This section provides detailed information on the process, timing and costs associated with credentialling. Read More

Taking the Exam

Eligible candidates must successfully complete the Physiotherapy Competency Exam (PCE) before applying for an independent licence to practice physiotherapy in Canada (except for in the province of Quebec). Click here for more information about the PCE, including the exam format, upcoming dates and associated fees. Read More

Licensure

“Physiotherapy”, also known as “physical therapy” is a regulated profession in Canada. That means by law, you are required to be licensed to practise. The responsibility for licensing physiotherapists is held by provincial and territorial Regulatory Colleges. Read More

Cross-Border Physiotherapy within Canada

About the Canadian Alliance of Physiotherapy Regulators

The Canadian Alliance of Physiotherapy Regulators (CAPR) is a credentialling and assessment agency that provides evaluation services on behalf of our Members – the Canadian provincial and territorial physiotherapy regulators (called Colleges). Read More

Credentialling Guide & Credentialling Overview

Read our credentialling guide and review the credentialling overview to learn how to apply.

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Credentialling Updates

Source Country Profiles

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Self Assessment Readiness Tool (SART)

The practice of physiotherapy varies in different parts of the world. If you're an internationally-educated physiotherapists interested in practising in Canada we strongly encourage you to make use of the "Self Assessment Readiness Tool" before applying. (Currently Unavailable)

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Credentialling Policies

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Language Proficiency

If you are an internationally-educated applicant, you must demonstrate proficiency in one of Canada's two official languages (English or French) before being allowed to write the PCE.

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Forms

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Here you'll find answers to frequently asked questions related to the credentialling and exam processes.

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Immigration Resources

Cost Estimator

Credentialling FAQs

Credentialling Policies

Exam Application and Information

Preparing for the Exam

Exam Logistics

Governance

Innovation Agenda

Considering Canada?

About the Credentialling Process

Taking the Exam

Licensure

About the Canadian Alliance of Physiotherapy Regulators

Becoming Credentialled

Credentialling Guide & Credentialling Overview

Credentialling Updates

Source Country Profiles

Self Assessment Readiness Tool (SART)

Credentialling Policies

Language Proficiency

Forms

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

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