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

CAPR is recruiting members to join the Expert Advisory Panel

January 14, 2022

CAPR and the Board of Directors is announcing the creation of an Expert Advisory Panel on the Future of Competency Assessment. This Panel is an important component of CAPR’s Innovation Agenda.

We will be selecting eight to ten Panel members from national and international experts in competency assessment and key national and international members of the physiotherapy profession. They will identify resources, lead the collection of data from a broad range of sources, and review results with the goal of developing recommendations for the future of evaluation services offered by CAPR.

Interested in learning more? Interested in putting your name forward for consideration as a Panel member? See the details here.

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