Licensing Information
This is intended to provide information about the varying licensure pathways currently being used across Canada following the discontinuation of the CAPR PCE - clinical exam.
British Columbia
Previously ran virtual exams through the University of British Columbia.
Running in-person exams 4x/year and follows the CAPR 2018 blueprint.
Cost: $1400
More information and eligibility criteria can be found here.
Alberta
2 in-person exams are scheduled: October 15th and 16th, 2022 and February 25th and 26th, 2023.
Cost: $750
More information can be found here.
Saskatchewan
Practice Based Assessment which consists of multiple components.
Cost: $600
More information can be found here.
Manitoba
The CPM website is unclear about the current licensing process. If you are a candidate interested in licensing in Manitoba, please visit their website here and contact them directly at info@manitobaphysio.com.
Ontario
Anyone who received their Provisional Practice certificate on or before March 31, 2022, may be able to pursue the exemption policy if they meet all the criteria. The last day applications will be accepted under the exemption policy will be March 31, 2023. More information can be found here.
Anyone who received their Provisional Practice certificate after April 1, 2022, is not eligible for the exemption policy as they have not held a Provisional Practice Certificate for the required 12 months before the policy is rescinded on March 31, 2023. They must register for and pass the Ontario Clinical Exam to become registered in Independent Practice with the College. More information can be found here.
Cost for the Ontario Clinical Exam: $1985
Quebec
No changes as Quebec follows its own credentialing system.
At this time, it is recommended to contact the College for licensing if educated outside of Quebec.
More information can be found here.
New Brunswick
Registrants who have been working full time in the province of New Brunswick for a minimum of 12 months are eligible to apply.
Cost: $150
More information can be found here.
Nova Scotia
The Nova Scotia College of Physiotherapists has developed an Interim Competency Evaluation process that will be utilized whenever a national clinical evaluation is unavailable for a period of 12 months or more.
Cost: No fee as per this flow chart.
More information can be found here.
Newfoundland and Labrador
Limited information available.
Cost: Not explicitly listed on the website
The NLCPT website can be found here.
Prince Edward Island
Complete the Alternate Plan by the PEICPT
Cost: $800
More information can be found here.
IEPTs
Please refer to the CAPR Credentialing Guide here.