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Canadian board of physical therapy 

Working in Canada

Are you a physiotherapist or an assistant physiotherapist who is educated outside Canada and now wants to practice here?

This information will help you get started.

Physiotherapy Regulation in Canada

In Canada, physiotherapy is a regulated profession. To work as a physiotherapist, you must register with the regulatory body in the province or region where you work. It is illegal to practice if you do not have a license or be registered. Only registered physiotherapists are eligible to use the terms "physiotherapist", "physical therapist" and the professional designation "PT".

The Canadian Physiotherapy Regulatory Alliance (CAPR) evaluates educational credentials and will also hold competency examinations on behalf of most provincial and territorial regulators. Each provincial and territorial regulator can also have additional requirements before you can practice. The CAPR informs regulators about credentials and qualifications, and regulators decide who can and who cannot receive a license to practice.

Become a registered physiotherapist in Canada

There are several steps to becoming a registered physiotherapist in Canada:

- You have to decide where you want to work. Then, check the requirements that you must meet to work there by contacting the Open regulator in a new window.

- For most regulators, you must complete the CAPR Education Credentials and Open Assessment Qualifications in a new window. You can start this before you come to Canada.

- This assessment ensures that your education and qualifications are similar to the education and qualifications of a Canadian-educated physiotherapist.

- You need to prove your language skills or take a language test

- You must pay a fee for the assessment.

Graduates from the United States and Canadian graduates must pass their national exams to be eligible to apply for licenses and to practice in their chosen state or province.

Practice in Canada

In Canada, the physiotherapist profession is regulated in all provinces and regions of Canada (except the Northwest Region and Nunavut). Provincial / territorial regulators set standards for licenses. However, first graduates must take and pass the Physiotherapy Competence Examination (PCE), which is managed by the Canadian Physiotherapy Regulatory Alliance (CAPR). After graduating from PCE, graduates then apply for a license to the Province or Region where they want to practice.

Candidates are encouraged to contact the provincial or territorial Physiotherapy governing body in the province / region where they want to practice to obtain information about licensing.

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Practicing in the US

For Physical Therapists in the United States, candidates must attend and pass the National Physical Therapy Examination (NPTE), which is managed by the Federation of State Councils of Physical Therapy (FSBPT), before they can apply for a state license. Because licenses can vary by state, we encourage you to contact your state's licensing authority to get information about their respective requirements to practice.

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CLINIC PHYSICAL THERAPY

The Des Moines University Physical Therapy Clinic offers a variety of services to help you restore function, increase strength, reduce pain, increase range of motion and prevent injury. Our physical therapist uses advanced training techniques to keep you moving.

With a focus on health and wellness promotion, we will design a treatment plan that includes special training, direct therapy and muscle training to help you recover quickly and move more efficiently. We are proud to focus on people as a whole and develop a rehabilitation program that addresses the psychological, social and physical aspects of your pain or impaired function.

EXPERTISE TO TREAT ANY INJURY

We are committed to helping you regain movement, get rid of pain and return to normal function. Our physical therapists are experts in retraining movements and have special knowledge to get you back to normal health. We provide care for:

- Athletic, work or accidental injury

- Post surgical rehabilitation

- Muscle or joint pain

- Injuries related to running and cycling

- Dizziness and vestibular problems

- Hip pain and incontinence

- Pain related to pregnancy

- Postpartum care

- Lymphedema

- Chronic pain

- Prevention of balance and falls

- Neurological conditions such as stroke, multiple sclerosis and Parkinson's disease

SPECIAL PROGRAMS AND CLASSES

The DMU Physical Therapy Clinic offers classes for various abilities, all aimed at increasing strength, mobility, balancing patients, and maintaining their well-being. Classes include Active Adult Exercise, Core Strengths with Pilates, Yoga for Healthy Aging, and Tai Chi for Arthritis.

Patient Access to Physiotherapy or Physical Therapy / Entry Points

In Canada, a physical therapist is a primary care provider. While patients can access physical therapists directly, physical therapy consultations can be started by doctors for inpatients or outpatients. In some areas, the physiotherapist is part of the primary care team. These teams consist of doctors, nurses, physiotherapists, chiropractors, occupational therapists, midwives, dieticians, pharmacists, and mental health / addiction professionals. In collaboration with the Canadian Ministry of Health, the Primary Care Team (also known as the Family Health Team) serves to improve patient access, while adjusting the composition of the team depending on the local community being served. 

"While professional practices are guided by the scope of practice of each regulated provider, it is recognized that working relationships between team members will also consider the expertise, preferences and skills of each provider. There are no two teams that will function exactly the same Every time you will develop your own character, work relations and culture ".

PT Canada students obtain a Master of Science in Physiotherapy (MScPT) degree for two years, including around 30 weeks of clinical education at a university accredited by the Accreditation Board for Canada's Physiotherapy Academic Program (ACCPAP).

The Canadian health care system also uses Physiotherapist Assistants, who are trained in accredited career colleges to support physiotherapists. The Physiotherapist curriculum consists of three academic semesters, plus sixteen weeks of practicum.

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Specialization

General Canadian special practices cover areas such as: Acupuncture, Animal Rehabilitation, Cardiorespiratorial, Neuroscience, Oncology, Paediatrics, Elderly Health, Elderly Health, [6] Those who plan to serve in academic or research capacity can pursue a PhD in Science Rehabilitation or Applied Health Sciences.

Professional association

The Canadian Physiotherapy Association (CPA) is a national professional association. The CPA consists of 11 provincial branches and 14 territorial councils. Members of the Canadian Physiotherapy Association can be part of special divisions such as acupuncture, cardiorespiration, neuroscience, oncology, orthopedics, pediatrics, senior health divisions.

Information about the Patient Community

Physiotherapists evaluate and care for Canadian individuals throughout their lives, either as a general practitioner, or according to the physiotherapist's specialties detailed above.

Canada's national health indicators mimic other industrial countries, due to general morbidity such as heart and cerebrovascular disease, lung disease, cancer and diabetes. "In Canada, as in other developed countries, health statistics have long shown that when men and women of the same age are compared, women have a higher prevalence of chronic diseases and use more medical services, but men have a higher mortality rate. This clear paradox has been a key field of theory, investigation and speculation for many years ". In 2006, malignant neoplasms were the most common cause of death in Canada (29.7% of all deaths), followed by heart disease (21.9%) and cerebrovascular disease (6.1%).