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

Announcement

CAPR welcoming proposals – Expert Advisory Panel research
April 6, 2022
Next Steps in Innovation
April 1, 2022
CAPR Interim CEO Announced
February 8, 2022
Good governance review
January 28, 2022
CEO Steps Aside
January 25, 2022
CAPR is recruiting members to join the Expert Advisory Panel
January 14, 2022
Important Announcement: CAPR discontinues Clinical Component, accelerates innovation
January 12, 2022
Evaluation Services Committee seeking new members
January 7, 2022
Establishing best practice – CAPR launches Evaluation Services review
January 6, 2022
Errors on School Documents
January 5, 2022
CanTEST and TESTCan Language Tests Discontinued
December 16, 2021

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