Documentation:Sutherland Resources/Physical Therapy Education and Employment

Schools

Canadian Physiotherapy Association

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

14 pages; background paper on essential and continuing competencies for physiotherapists.

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.

National Guidelines for the Use of Title and Credentials by Physiotherapists

11 pages; guidelines on how to refer to the title of physiotherapist, abbreviations of your credentials, how to list additional degrees, how to use "Dr.", and information for support workers and students.

Physiotherapy Health Human Resources

30 pages prepared by Canadian Alliance of Physiotherapy Regulators and Canadian Physiotherapy Association on the supply and demand for physiotherapists.