physiotherapist



OCCUPATION INFORMATION YOU NEED TO KNOW:

Who is the licensing body responsible for Physiotherapists in Alberta?

In Alberta, you must be registered with The College of Physical Therapists of Alberta (CPTA) to practice as a Physiotherapist.  Only registered members may call themselves Physiotherapists or Physical Therapists, or use the words physiotherapy or physical therapy to describe or refer to their practice, occupation, profession or business.

What are the licensure requirements for internationally educated Physiotherapists?

As outlined on the College of Physical Therapists of Alberta website, internationally educated physical therapists must meet the following requirements:

  • have a degree from a physical therapy program that would make you eligible to take the Physiotherapy Competency Exam
  • successfully complete the Physiotherapy Competency Exam
  • be proficient in the English language to engage in safe and competent practice
  • provide evidence that you are currently competent to practice physical therapy
  • provide evidence of good character and reputation
  • be a Canadian citizen or be lawfully admitted and entitled to work in Canada

For additional information on each of the above requirements visit Information for Internationally Educated Applicants on the College of Physical Therapists of Alberta website.

Additional Occupational Information

For more information on occupational duties, wages and education visit the Alberta Learning Information Service at www.alis.gov.ab.ca and search for Physiotherapist under Occupational Information.

What information resources are available to help me prepare for the Physiotherapy Competency Exam?

Alberta Physiotherapy Association (APA)
website: www.albertaphysio.org

Canadian Physiotherapy Association (CPA)
website: www.physiotherapy.ca

College of Physical Therapists of Alberta (CPTA)
website: www.cpta.ab.ca

Health Sciences Association of Alberta (HSAA)
website: www.hsaa.ca

Bridging Program

Internationally Educated Physiotherapist Bridging Program Bredin Institute, Edmonton http://www.bredin.ab.ca

The Internationally Educated Physiotherapist Bridging Program (IEPTBP) is designed to assist Internationally Educated Physiotherapists (IEPTs) to become employed in their field. For more information, visit the Bredin Institute website.

                                                                                                                            Last Updated: August 2009