GUIDE TO PRACTICE IN CANADA
Thinking of working in Canada as a physical therapist? Physical Therapy is a regulated profession in Canada which means you must have your credentials assessed by the Canadian Alliance of Physiotherapy Regulators and pass licensure exams to practice as a physical therapist. Here’s a step by step guide to help you reach your goals.
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STEP 1: IMMIGRATION
Before you can start the process, you must be able to work and live in Canada. It will be important to consider express entry, family sponsorship and provincial nominations. -
STEP 2: CAPR REQUIREMENTS
By having the Canadian Alliance of Physiotherapy Regulators (CAPR) review your credentials, they can start you on your journey to becoming a registered physical therapist in Canada. We provide a CAPR approved course that helps you meet your credentialing gap with the knowledge of physical therapy practice within the Canadian healthcare system. -
STEP 3: EXAM PREPARATION
Once your credentials are verified, it’s time to prepare for the Physiotherapy Competence Exam (PCE) and Provincial Clinical Exam. Our Bridging Program has a number of options to assist you in preparing for the licensure exams. IEPTs who have participated in the Bridging Program have demonstrated a higher rate of success. -
STEP 4: PCE – WRITTEN COMPONENT
The first exam is the PCE written component exam which is a competency-based multiple choice exam. Our Bridging Program offers assistance to address study strategies and exam-taking skills essential for success. -
STEP 5: PROVINCIAL CLINICAL EXAM
Once you pass the PCE written component exam you then register for the clinical exam administered by the College of Physiotherapists in the province your reside. In Ontario, this is called the Ontario Clinical Exam (OCE). The OCE explores your knowledge, skills and abilities and how these are applied to practice. -
STEP 6: REGISTRATION TO PRACTICE
Once you have passed both licensing exams you are ready to register and practice as a physical therapist in Ontario. Our Comprehensive Bridging Program provides Canadian-based clinical experience and assistance with integration into the workplace.