Library:Sutherland/Physical Therapy/Education and Employment
Schools
Canadian Physiotherapy Association - Schools with Accreditation Status
An association that includes: physiotherapists, physiotherapy support workers, physiotherapy students, and affiliate members who supports the mission of advancing the profession of physiotherapy in order to improve the health of Canadians. Please see the listing of schools on this site.
Competencies
Current and Future Competency Requirements for Physiotherapists - CPA
20 pages; background paper on essential and continuing competencies for physiotherapists 2009.
Exploring Issues Related to the Qualification Recognition of Physical Therapists
24 pages; on assessing qualifications of physiotherapists around the world; includes appendices listing education, title, examination, licenses etc. required for physiotherapists by country.
Continuing Education & Conferences
International World Confederation of Physical Therapy (WCPT) Congress
Website aims to provide resources and opportunites, and support the exchange of information across the physical therapy profession globally
Employment & Careers
Working in Canada - Physiotherapists (NOC 3142)
Government of Canada web site on work prospects, outlook, unemployment, average hourly earnings, and training for physiotherapists. Aimed at those thinking about entering the profession.
Employment - Physiotherapy Association of British Columbia
Short overview of professional role, remuneration, training, licensing, association, and future of physiotherapy.
Physiotherapy Health Human Resources
30 pages prepared by Canadian Alliance of Physiotherapy Regulators and Canadian Physiotherapy Association on the supply and demand for physiotherapists.
Job Postings
Physiotherapy Vacancies - Physiotherapy Association of BC
PABC has a web site with detailed job postings for British Columbia, Canada that one can view. No membership required.
Find a Job - Physicaltherapist.com
Includes job seeker resources, job postings, and job seeker profile building tools