Job requirements Registered Physiotherapist in Canada
Find out what you typically need to work as a registered physiotherapist in Canada. These requirements are applicable to all Physiotherapists (NOC 31202).
Employment requirements
This is what you typically need for the job.
- A master's degree in physiotherapy and a period of supervised practical training are required.
- A licence or registration with a regulatory body is required in all provinces and territories.
- Completion of a physiotherapist competency examination is required in all provinces and territories.
Professional certification and licensing
You might need to get a certification from a regulatory authority before you start working. Find out if this occupation is regulated and contact the regulatory authority to learn about the certification process.
Alberta
Job title
Physiotherapists
Regulated
Regulatory body:
College of Physical Therapists of Alberta (CPTA)
British Columbia
Job title
Physical Therapist
Regulated
Regulatory body:
College of Physical Therapists of BC
Manitoba
Job title
School Clinician - Physiotherapist
Regulated
Job title
Physiotherapist
Regulated
Regulatory body:
College of Physiotherapists of Manitoba
New Brunswick
Job title
Physiotherapist
Regulated
Regulatory body:
College of Physiotherapists of New Brunswick (CPTNB)
Newfoundland and Labrador
Job title
Physiotherapist
Regulated
Regulatory body:
Newfoundland and Labrador College of Physiotherapists
Nova Scotia
Job title
Physiotherapist
Regulated
Regulatory body:
Nova Scotia College of Physiotherapists
Ontario
Job title
Psychotherapist
Regulated
Regulatory body:
College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario
Job title
Physiotherapist
Regulated
Regulatory body:
College of Physiotherapists of Ontario
Prince Edward Island
Job title
Physiotherapist
Regulated
Regulatory body:
Prince Edward Island College of Physiotherapists
Québec
Job title
Physiotherapist
Regulated
Regulatory body:
Ordre professionnel de la physiothérapie du Québec
Saskatchewan
Job title
Physical Therapist
Regulated
Regulatory body:
Saskatchewan College of Physical Therapists
Yukon
Job title
Physiotherapist
Regulated
Regulatory body:
Professional Licensing and Regulatory Affairs, Government of Yukon
Do you want to work in another province or territory?
If you are already certified to work in a regulated occupation in your province or territory, it will be easier for you to have your certification recognized in another province or territory. See the Workers Mobility's website to learn more.
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