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

Evaluation Services Committee seeking new members

January 7, 2022

Update February 7, 2022: Due to overwhelming interest, the CAPR open call for applications is now closed. If you are interested in applying to join the Evaluation Services Committee as the CPA nominee, CPA members are invited to put their names forward for consideration by the CPA, by completing and emailing the application form and a recent resume or CV to information@physiotherapy.ca by February 21, 2022.

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CAPR is looking for new members to join the Evaluation Services Committee as we seek broader representation from key Canadian physiotherapy organizations. The committee provides proactive, strategic advice and recommendations to CAPR’s Board of Directors to assure leading-edge evaluation services. Read more about the committee and the skills and competencies we are looking for at this link.