CAREERS IN PHYSIOTHERAPY
Five universities in Ontario offer a professional master’s degree in
physiotherapy. All graduating physiotherapy students must pass a national
exam, called the Physiotherapy Competency Examination (PCE) to
enter professional practice.
As part of their education, physiotherapy students complete courses in areas such as anatomy, physiology, pathology, and biomechanics. Physiotherapy programs balance classroom and hands-on learning by offering lectures, labs, small group work, and clinical placements.
Physiotherapists are committed to lifelong learning and update their skills and knowledge by taking continuing education courses after they graduate from physiotherapy school.
THE NEXT GENERATION OF
PHYSIOTHERAPISTS
PHYSIOTHERAPISTS
There are 14 Canadian universities that offer programs in physiotherapy:
ONTARIO
University of Toronto
Department of Physical Therapy
University of Western Ontario
Department of Physical Therapy
Queen’s University
Physical Therapy Program
McMaster University (in collaboration with Lakehead University)
School of Rehabilitation Sciences
Université d’Ottawa
School of Rehabilitation Sciences
OUTSIDE OF ONTARIO
University of British Columbia
Department of Physical Therapy
University of Alberta
Faculty of Rehabilitation Medicine
University of Saskatchewan
School of Physical Therapy
University of Manitoba
School of Medical Rehabilitation
Université de Sherbrooke
École de réadaptation
McGill University
School of Physical and Occupational Therapy
Université de Montréal
École de réadaptation
Université Laval
Département de physiothérapie
Dalhousie University
School of Physiotherapy
REGISTRATION
All practicing physiotherapists in Ontario are required to have a valid certificate of registration from the College of Physiotherapists of Ontario. Without this, individuals are not permitted to use the title of physiotherapist or practice as a physiotherapist in Ontario.
Verify the registration of a physiotherapist in Ontario.
Internationally Educated Physiotherapists
If you have been educated outside of Canada and wish to practice as a physiotherapist in Ontario contact the Canadian Alliance of Physiotherapy Regulators. The Alliance is responsible for administering the Physiotherapy Competency Examination (PCE) as well as evaluating the education and qualifications of internationally educated physiotherapists.
Physiotherapists who wish to practice in Ontario must register with the College of Physiotherapists of Ontario. Read about registering with the College.
OIEPB COMPREHENSIVE PROGRAM
The University of Toronto Department of Physical Therapy and the Ontario Ministry of Citizenship and Immigration are in partnership to offer internationally trained physiotherapists the opportunity to bridge their qualifications to the Canadian qualifications.
