Physiotherapist
OCCUPATION INFORMATION YOU NEED TO KNOW:
- Who is the licensing body responsible for Physiotherapists in Alberta?
- What are the licensure requirements for internationally educated Physiotherapists?
- What information resources are available to help me prepare for the Physiotherapy Competency Exam?
Who is the licensing body responsible for Physiotherapists in Alberta?
In Alberta, you must be registered with Physiotherapy Alberta College and Association 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?
For complete information on the registration requirements for internationally educated Physiotherapists, visit the Internationally Educated page on the Physiotherapy Alberta College and Association 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?
EDinfo website: www.alis.alberta.ca/edinfo
Canadian Physiotherapy Association (CPA) website: www.thesehands.ca
Physiotherapy Alberta College and Association website: http://www.physiotherapyalberta.ca
