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 Officially Launches Prezi on Credentialling Process Guide

March 12, 2018

The Canadian Alliance of Physiotherapy Regulators (CAPR) is proud to present a new visual representation of its Credentialling Process Guide, using a presentation platform called Prezi.

This Prezi is designed to guide viewers on an interactive journey of the credentialling process.

After viewing the entire Prezi, credentialling applicants will gain knowledge on:

CAPR’s credentialling standards
who to contact at different stages of the assessment
documents applicants and institutions are required to submit to CAPR
how to submit a credentialling application package
the difference between a precedent and non-precedent assessment and current processing timelines
different assessment outcomes
what is required to take the Physiotherapy Competency Exam (PCE) after successful completion of credentialling.

A PDF copy of the full Credentialling Process Guide is also available for more information.

To learn more, click here, or view our Prezi below: