Physiotherapists

Canadian Educated (other than new graduate)

All applicants must provide:

  • Registration checklist outlining how you will meet Alberta’s registration requirements.
  • Evidence of obtaining a degree from an accredited Canadian physiotherapy program.
  • Evidence of proficiency in the English language.
  • Work experience for last five years.
  • Reference from the jurisdictions you were last licensed to confirm license status and discipline history.
  • Evidence of personally holding $5,000,000 liability insurance covering all areas of practice.
  • Photo ID such as a current driver's license or passport and evidence of name change if any documents are in a different name than application.
  • Application and practice permit fee.
  • Complete application form.


Applicants who completed the Physiotherapy Competency Exam must also provide a copy of their exam certificate.

Applicants who passed the written component of the Physiotherapy Competency Exam but not the clinical component must also provide:


Type of registration you are eligible for:

General register:

  • meet all registration requirements
  • may use title physiotherapist or initials PT
  • must renew practice permit (e.g., license) annually
  • may, if authorized, perform a restricted activity


Provisional register:

  • passed the written component of the Physiotherapy Competency Exam but not passed the clinical component
  • may practice only under supervision
  • must use title physiotherapist intern
  • registration may not exceed two years or two exam failures


Processing time

We will acknowledge receipt of your application via email within three working days and give you an electronic link where you can monitor your application status.


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