About CAPR
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). On behalf of our Members, we review the education and qualifications of applicants educated outside of Canada to determine whether or not they are substantially different from those of Canadian-educated physiotherapists. For both Canadian and internationally-educated physiotherapists, we administer the Physiotherapy Competency Examination to determine their readiness for safe, effective and independent physiotherapy practice.
Learn moreWhat's New
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Carole Beauvais joins CAPR as National Director of Evaluation Services
May 06, 2021 -
Clarification: CAPR will deliver a revised Clinical Component schedule in 2021
April 23, 2021 -
FAQ: Revisions to the 2021 Clinical Component Schedule and Strategy
April 21, 2021 -
March 2021 Written Component Results
April 21, 2021 -
Important Update: PCE Clinical Component
April 19, 2021 -
CAPR retains PwC to conduct comprehensive review of exam failure
March 31, 2021
Cost Estimator
The cost estimator is an interactive calculator designed to help you better understand the specific fees you may experience in the credentialling and exam processes. Check it out for yourself!
Learn moreBecoming Credentialled
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Country Profiles – Top Source Countries Select from the dropdown menu to view country-specific information :
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Credentialling Guide If you have completed your physiotherapy education outside of Canada, you will need to have your credentials assessed before writing the PCE. Make sure to visit the Credentialling Process Guide presentation or be sure to download and read a PDF copy with further information on the steps involved.
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Self Assessment Readiness Tool (SART) The practice of physiotherapy varies in different parts of the world. If you're an internationally-educated physiotherapists interested in practising in Canada we strongly encourage you to make use of the "Self Assessment Readiness Tool" before applying.
Taking the Exam
PCE Candidate Videos
Exam Dates
To become a licensed physiotherapist in Canada (except for Quebec) you must successfully complete the Physiotherapy Competency Examination (PCE) before you are eligible to obtain an independent licence to practise in Canada. Click here to learn more about the format of the PCE, as well as the associated costs and typical overall timeline.
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Written Exam Results
The results for the most recent administration of the Written Exam of the PCE will be available in:
Clinical Exam Results
The results for the most recent administration of the Clinical Exam of the PCE will be available in:
Licensure
Licensure Overview
“Physiotherapy”, also known as “physical therapy” is a regulated profession in Canada. That means by law, you are required to be licenced to practise. The responsibility for licensing physiotherapists is held by provincial and territorial Regulatory Colleges.
Once you have successfully completed both the Written and Clinical Components of the Physiotherapy Competency Examination (PCE), you may apply to a provincial Regulatory Colleges for an independent (full) licence to practise. While Regulatory Colleges have many similar requirements, each jurisdiction may have variations or unique conditions for licensure. Additional licensing and registration fees will also apply. For more information, contact the Regulatory Colleges in the province or territory you plan on practising in.
Licensure in Quebec
The Regulatory College in Quebec is called Ordre professionnel de la physiothérapie du Québec or OPPQ. The OPPQ has its own process of credentialling and examining candidates who wish to practise physiotherapy in that province. It also has its own language proficiency requirements. If you would like to practise in Quebec please review the requirements detailed in the OPPQ website carefully.