Physiotherapists (physical therapists) assess patients and plan and carry out individually designed treatment programs to maintain, improve or restore physical functioning, alleviate pain and prevent physical dysfunction in patients. Physiotherapists are employed in hospitals, clinics, industry, sports organizations, rehabilitation centres and extended care facilities, or they may work in private practice. [NOC 3142]
Basic Requirements:
- Education equivalent to undergraduate or Masters degree from a Canadian physical therapy program as deemed by Canadian Association of Physiotherapy Regulators (Alliance) credentialling process.
- Successful completion of the Physiotherapy Competency Exam OR registration as a physiotherapist in a Canadian jurisdiction and completion of 1200 hours of physiotherapy practice anywhere in the world in the past five years.
- Professional liability insurance of $5,000,000 or more.
Here is a process map for physiotherapists (physical therapists) that outlines the steps to getting a license in Saskatchewan.
For other requirements and more information, contact:
Saskatchewan College of Physical Therapists
Email: contactus@scpt.org
Website: www.scpt.org
