How to Become a Physiotherapist in Ontario

Physiotherapists in Ontario must complete a Master's degree in Canada. For individuals educated outside of Canada, their education is reviewed by the Canadian Alliance of Physiotherapy Regulators to ensure that it is substantially equivalent to the content of a Canadian physiotherapy program.

To use the title Physiotherapist, Physical Therapist or PT, you must be registered with the College. Learn more about how to apply

STEPS: How to Apply

  • Learn how to become a registered physiotherapist in Ontario.

Canadian Alliance of Physiotherapy RegulatorS (CAPR)

  • Visit CAPR to learn more about credentialling, taking the Physiotherapy Competency Exam and the requirements to become a physiotherapist in Canada.

Timelines & Costs

  • Find out how much the process costs, how long it takes to become a registered physiotherapist in Ontario and view application flowcharts.

Provisional Practice & Physiotherapy Residents

  • Find out more about the Provisional Practice certificate of registration and how to become a Physiotherapy Resident.

Practice AdviCE FOR aPPLICANTS

  • The College of Physiotherapists of Ontario Practice Advisor provides free, anonymous advice to PT students and anyone applying to become a physiotherapist in Ontario.

ChecklistS, faqs and resources—aPPLICANTs

  • Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) and a complete list of all necessary requirements to become a registered physiotherapist in Ontario.

Universities and bridging program

  • See a list of all Universities and Bridging Programs.

Rules & Resources

  • Learn more about the professional responsibilities of a physiotherapist and the physiotherapy rules and standards in Ontario.

Get Involved

  • Join the Citizen Advisory Group and Share Your Experiences.

Your pt aCCOUNTABILITIES

  • A MUST READ: The professional responsibilities of a physiotherapist.

Case of the month

  • Read real stories about physiotherapists who didn't follow the rules.

Fair registration practices

  • Learn more about the Fairness Commissioner.

Practice Advice—applicants

  • Find the answer to your question or contact the Practice Advisors for free and anonymous advice.

registration committee decisions

  • What is the role of the Registration Committee?

What is a regulatory college?

  • What is Self-Regulation?

Academic resources

  • Helpful resources useful for yourself or your students.

Cross-border physiotherapy

  • Services performed across a provincial border for the purpose of transferring expertise or physiotherapy knowledge

Contact the Registration Team

registration@collegept.org
416-591-3828 ext. 222
1-800-583-5885
ext. 222

Mail:
College of
Physiotherapists of Ontario
Attn: Registration Team
375 University Ave.
Suite 800
Toronto, Ontario
M5G 2J5

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Answering Your Questions About the Ontario Clinical Exam Webinar on May 14

We understand that candidates have questions about preparing for the Ontario Clinical Exam (OCE) and what to expect on exam day.

Join us for a live webinar and Q & A session on Zoom on Tuesday, May 14 from 6 to 7 p.m. ET.

There is no need to pre-register for this event. Use this link to join the webinar: OCE Town Hall Zoom link.

Amanda Sandhu, Examinations Manager, will briefly detail what you need to know about the virtual exam, and what you should review to help prepare. Then it's over to you to ask questions.

We'll do our best to answer as many questions as possible about:

  • Technology requirements
  • Setting up your space
  • Preparing for exam day
  • The structure of the exam

Although candidates are encouraged to attend live, the session will be recorded for anyone who can’t attend.

If you have any questions about the webinar, please email communications@collegept.org.

Please review the following OCE resources before attending the webinar as some of your questions may be answered in existing content:


If you have any questions about the Ontario Clinical Exam, please email exam@collegept.org