Credentialling Overview

In Canada, physiotherapists are licensed or registered to practice by provincial/territorial regulatory colleges. Except for Québec, all colleges require internationally educated applicants to complete The Alliance's Credentialling process before taking the Physiotherapy Competency Examination (PCE). L'ordre professionnel de la physiothérapie du Québec conducts its credentialling assessments for applicants seeking to work in Québec.

Graduates of Canadian physiotherapy programs do not need to complete an Educational Credential and Qualification Assessment to take the PCE.

If you are currently enrolled in or have graduated from a university degree program outside of Canada, you are an internationally educated applicant. This includes Canadian citizens who have studied abroad. All internationally educated applicants must have their educational credentials and qualifications assessed to confirm eligibility to take the PCE.

The Alliance Credentialling and Examination processes do not give an individual the right to practice or register as a physiotherapist in Canada. Each college may have additional registration requirements which must be met to become registered. Full information on registration requirements in a province or territory can be obtained by contacting the college in the province/territory you will be working in.

Below you will find helpful information about The Alliance Credentialling process. Click the headers for more information provided on this website.

How to Complete The Alliance Credentialling Process As a physiotherapy graduate educated outside of Canada, you must follow the 5-Step Evaluation Procedure before you can take the PCE. This section provides information to help guide you through this process. Credentialling Applicants The Credentialling process is required for all physiotherapy graduates educated outside of Canada. There are no exceptions to this requirement. This section provides fuller information for future Credentialling applicants. Documents Required for Evaluation This section provides expanded information on documents required by The Alliance for your Credentialling evaluation. Common Problems The Alliance has processed thousands of Credentialling applications. This section provides some important notes about the Credentialling process to help you avoid common problems made by applicants. Remember that every problem slows down your Credentialling process. Credentialling Application and Forms Application and forms are available for download in this section of the website. Be sure to read the application and forms thoroughly before applying.

Click Here to Download a Credentialling Application Three Steps to Become Registered to Practice Obtaining a license/registration to practice physiotherapy in Canada involves a three step assessment process Click Here to Find Out More Need help with your application? Want to meet with one of our Credentialling Officers? Book an appointment with one of our Credentialling Officers to discuss your application Book Your Appointment Please note that our Credentialling Officers cannot meet with you unless you have an appointment Have a specific question? Looking for a specific answer? Check Out Our Frequently Asked Questions

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