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

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CAPR Holiday Office Closure
December 9, 2019
Invitation to those who have been supervised
December 6, 2019
We’re hiring!
December 2, 2019
An Update on the CAPR Client Self-Service Portal
November 21, 2019
A New, Free Webinar on Everything You Need to Know About the Canadian Healthcare System and Language Proficiency Requirements
November 7, 2019
Good Governance & CAPR
October 23, 2019
Meet Chris Boodram
October 18, 2019
November 17, 2019 Clinical Component Site Assignments
October 4, 2019
CAPR Office Closure
October 3, 2019
New CAPR Portal for Clients Coming Soon
September 26, 2019
An IEPT Success Story!
September 9, 2019

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