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

To become a licensed physiotherapist in Canada (except for Quebec) you must successfully complete the Physiotherapy Competency Examination (PCE) before you are eligible to obtain an independent licence to practise in Canada. Click here to learn more about the format of the PCE, as well as the associated costs and typical overall timeline. 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

Announcement

Updated Information on the Use of Bank Drafts
August 16, 2019
Important CAPR Office Access Update
August 14, 2019
CAPR Office Closure
July 26, 2019
CAPR 2018 Annual Report Now Available
July 11, 2019
CAPR officially releases 2020 Exam Dates
July 8, 2019
Notice of 2019 Annual General Meeting
May 8, 2019
CAPR launches position statement regarding concussions
May 1, 2019
PCE Blueprint Update
April 17, 2019
June 1, 2019 Clinical Component Site Assignments
April 17, 2019
PEAC Releases Fact Sheet on Probationary Accreditation
April 15, 2019
Free Workplace Communications Skills Course Available in Ontario
April 11, 2019

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