Internationally Educated Physiotherapist in Canada

Written with parts from the Canadian Physiotherapy Association

In Canada, physiotherapy is a regulated profession. To work as a physiotherapist, you must register with the regulatory body in the province or territory where you work. It is illegal to practise if you are not licensed or registered. Only registered physiotherapists are eligible to use the terms “physiotherapist”, “physical therapist” and the professional designation “PT”.

The Canadian Alliance of Physiotherapy Regulators (the Alliance) evaluates educational credentials and administers exams for competency on behalf of most of the provincial and territorial regulators. Each provincial and territorial regulator may also have additional requirements before you can practise. The Alliance provides information to the regulators on credentials and qualifications, and the regulators decide who can and who cannot receive a licence to practise.

In2Canada acts as a Portal for the Internationally trained Physiotherapists to pursue their dream of working as a registered Licensed Physiotherapist in Canada.We provide guidance right from the Idea of Immigration to Credential evaluation, Documentation,Canadian examinations Preparations ( Classes happening in Canada and India in Real time and in person), Registration assistance with Provinces and Setting up connections to Job placement agencies.

Becoming a registered physiotherapist in Canada

There are a number of steps to becoming a registered physiotherapist in Canada:

You need to decide where you want to work.

Then, check the requirements you need to meet to work there by contacting the regulator, In2Canada helps you with guidance on selecting the province based on your

aptitude and attitude.

For most regulators, you must complete The Alliance’s Educational Credentials and Qualifications Assessment. You can begin this before you come to Canada. That’s where In2Canada assists you to get the paperwork right in the first attempt and hence save time, money and energy on that process.

This assessment ensures that your education and qualifications are similar to the education and qualifications of a Canadian-educated physiotherapist. You will need to prove your language skills or take a language test. All of the above things can be done from India with assistance and guidance from In2 Canada