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

Written Component Practice Exam

Overview

The Written Component Practice Exam provides candidates with an opportunity to experience the test delivery process first-hand, prior to exam day. The Practice Exam is provided through CAPR’s exam delivery partner Prometric. The experience incorporates key exam-day protocols and procedures, as well as the software platform through which candidates will complete the PCE Written Component.

The Practice Exam itself is comprised of 50 multiple choice questions that are representative of content candidates will encounter during the PCE Written Component. Candidates are given 60 minutes to complete the practice exam. Please note that performance on the Practice Exam does not predict success or failure of the actual PCE Written Component.

We strongly advise remote proctoring candidates to become familiar with the test environment and the remote proctoring process by scheduling a Practice Exam ahead of the exam date.

Delivery Methods

Candidates have the choice of taking the Practice Exam at a Prometric testing centre or through remote proctoring in an appropriate private location. Both exam delivery methods are designed to replicate the exam-day experience as much as possible.

Please note: Candidates who wish to take the Practice Exam through remote proctoring must first undergo a System Readiness Check to confirm the appropriateness of their location, equipment and computer settings.

For more information about remote proctoring, see this page.

Fees and Scheduling a Practice Exam

The cost of the Practice Exam is CA$58.95.

To schedule a Written Component Practice Exam through Prometric, please click here.

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