STEP 1: IMMIGRATION

YOU ARE PLANNING TO IMMIGRATE TO CANADA

Before you can work in Canada, you must have the necessary documents to live in Canada. Canadian Citizenship, Permanent residency, or Refugee status are all acceptable citizenship classes. Once this is satisfied, you can then proceed to take steps to become a licensed Physiotherapist in Canada.
Express Entry
Skilled workers can immigrate to Canada.
Family Sponsorship
Relatives that are already Canadian citizens can sponsor you.
Provincial Nominees
Provinces and territories can sponsor immigrants who hold skills that will benefit a community in need.

IF YOU ARE A CANADIAN CITIZEN OR PERMANENT RESIDENT

If you’re already a Canadian citizen or hold Permanent Residency status but educated outside of Canada, it is important to ensure your skills are not substantially different with Canadian standards. You must take the necessary steps to be credentialed by CAPR. Once you are eligible to take the Physiotherapy Competency Exam (PCE) written component or the provincial clinical exam, the Bridging Program can help you be successful and integrate into the Canadian workplace.