Physiotherapy Alberta
Our Mandate
Physiotherapy Alberta has two very different but complimentary functions: College (regulatory) + Association (member services).
College: regulatory function
Our mandate, first and foremost, is to protect the public interest. The public places the utmost trust in health care providers. Patients and families expect safe, effective, quality care. We share those expectations and work to ensure the right systems and processes are in place to support quality physiotherapy service delivery. We:
- Set and enforce practice and professional standards.
- License only qualified and competent physiotherapists.
- Administer a continuing competence program.
- Investigate public and patient concerns.
- Promote and advocate excellence in physiotherapy and patient care.
- Support member understanding of and adherence to their regulatory responsibilities.
Association: member service function
We provide leadership and direction to the profession and promote excellence in practice, education and research to improve the health and mobility of Albertans. We:
- Offer professional development opportunities; collaborating with partners such as academic institutions.
- Promote the value of the profession through marketing and public relations activities.
- Meet with members to discuss and hear their views on health issues.
- Act as the voice of physiotherapy in Alberta.
