Use of Title

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Standard

The physiotherapist uses her/his title, credentials, and other designations to clearly identify her/himself to clients, other health providers, and the public.

Expected outcome

Clients can expect that the physiotherapist uses her/his protected title to facilitate clear identification during physiotherapy service delivery.

Performance expectations

The physiotherapist:

• Is registered with Physiotherapy Alberta – College + Association when using the protected title.
• Identifies her/himself using the protected title as outlined by Physiotherapy Alberta – College + Association.
• Uses other credentials accurately, in association with and following the protected title, in a manner that has meaning for the public and according to regulatory requirements.
• Uses the title “Doctor” or “Dr” and/or clinical specialist designations in accordance with regulatory requirements and any criteria established by Council.
• Reports the unauthorized use of the protected title to Physiotherapy Alberta – College + Association.

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Resources

• College of Physiotherapists of Ontario. (2017). Restricted Titles, Credentials and Specialty Designations Standard. Available at: http://collegept.org/Standards/RestrictedTitlesCredentialsandSpecialtyDesignations
• Physiotherapy Alberta College + Association. (2015). Good Practice: Using Your Professional Title Appropriately. Available at: /physiotherapists/news/good_practice_using_your_professional_title_appropriately