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 Resources

CAPR provides links to websites that may be of interest to applicants. CAPR is not responsible for the content of these websites and makes no endorsement or guarantees concerning the information therein.

Canadian Information Centre for International Credentials – Information for internationally-educated physiotherapists
HireIEHPs – A free, online repository of educational resources for health professionals and employers
HealthForceOntario: Access Centre for Internationally-Educated Health Professionals – Resources, services, and information to help with integration in the Ontario health care system
Occupation-specific Language Training –Colleges Ontario is offering free work-oriented language training for newcomers – designed for Interprofessional Health Care Teams including physiotherapy
Physiotherapist Knowledge Self-Assessment– Physiotherapy Alberta’s Self-assessment for internationally-educated health professionals that evaluates basic physiotherapy knowledge compared to Canadian expectations.
Readiness for Canadian Physiotherapy Practice –Self Assessment Readiness Tool (currently unavailable)
WES Advisor Blog – Advice for internationally-educated professionals and students

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