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

What can examiners bring and not bring to an exam?

April 29, 2016

All examiners and written station markers can bring the following items to an exam:

Wallet
Small handbags
Personal hygiene items
Small cushion

CAPR reserves the right to visually check small handbags.

CAPR and exam site will not permit the following items in an exam room:

Large handbags
Tote bags
Winter coats
All electronic devices (cellphones, iPads, and digital or analog watches)
Backpacks
Food
Coffee mugs, water bottles or travel mugs

If examiners have any of these items registration staff will place the item in a Ziploc bag. Staff will use CAPR Ziploc labels provided and hold examiner belongings in the secure registration area until the end of the exam.

In the event of an emergency, you can ask people to contact you at the site exam day number. Please use this for true emergencies only.

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