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

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Coronavirus Update

CAPR recognizes that people are concerned about the recent coronavirus outbreak. CAPR is monitoring the situation as it evolves. Please check this website and follow us on Facebook for updates. For coronavirus outbreak updates from Health Canada, check this website. https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/diseases/2019-novel-coronavirus-infection.html

CAPR Will Grant Credentialling Period Extensions in Face of COVID-19 Response

As we all take steps to respond appropriately to the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic, credentialling applicants who are nearing the expiration of their two-year credentialling period may be experiencing heightened stress about taking the Physiotherapy Competency Exam (PCE) in time. Considering the irregular circumstances, CAPR will work with all such applicants to arrange a suitable extension. […]

New Update on COVID-19 and the PCE

With the March Written Component of the PCE quickly approaching, CAPR continues to monitor COVID‑19 (novel coronavirus) and take appropriate measures to protect the health of PCE candidates. If you are scheduled to write the exam on March 14, but find yourself feeling ill or unable to travel due to concerns with health, we encourage […]

Update: COVID-19 and the PCE

With the March Written Component of the PCE quickly approaching, CAPR continues to monitor COVID‑19 (novel coronavirus) and take appropriate measures to protect the health of PCE candidates. In the absence of any national guidelines for Canadian businesses, CAPR’s test administrator Prometric is taking a proactive approach to reduce contagions at its test centres, including […]

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Coronavirus Update

CAPR Will Grant Credentialling Period Extensions in Face of COVID-19 Response

New Update on COVID-19 and the PCE

Update: COVID-19 and the PCE

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