Fact Sheet – Physiotherapist

Regulated profession (NOC 2021)	31202 – Physiotherapists
Regulatory body	College of Physiotherapists of Manitoba (CPM) For Internationally Educated Professionals Contact information
Regulated titles	Registered Physiotherapist Physiotherapist Physical Therapist (P.T.)
National bodies	The Canadian Alliance of Physiotherapy Regulators (CAPR) is the national body that assesses the credentials of internationally educated physiotherapists on behalf of provincial/territorial regulators and administers the Written Component of the Physiotherapy Competency Exam.
Membership associations	The Canadian Physiotherapists Association (CPA) offers various membership types, including student membership. The Manitoba Physiotherapy Association (MPA) is a branch of the CPA that offers a separate membership.
Registration process	See CPM – For Internationally Educated Professionals – Registration Process.
Credential assessment	See CAPR – Credentialling Overview.
Language proficiency	See CPM – For Internationally Educated Professionals – Registration Process (Language Requirements) and CAPR – Language Requirement.
Bridging/gap programs	See CAPR – Bridging Programs.
Tools/resources	CPM – FAQ
Essential skills profile	Go to Job Bank – Explore careers by essential skills, search for the occupation via name or NOC code, and view the essential skills profile.
Employment outlook	Go to Job Bank – Explore job outlooks, search the occupation name or NOC code, and view employment outlook by provinces and regions across Canada.
Job search tools	See MPA – Employment Opportunities. To search job postings in any occupation, visit Job Bank or Work in Manitoba.
Related occupations/alternate careers (NOC 2021)	Below are examples of occupations in the broader field of physiotherapy and health: 32109 – Other technical occupations in therapy and assessment 54100 – Program leaders and instructors in recreation, sport and fitness 33109 – Other assisting occupations in support of health services 44101 – Home support workers, caregivers and related occupations 33102 – Nurse aides, orderlies and patient service associates 42203 – Instructors of persons with disabilities 50012 – Recreation, sports and fitness program and service directors 41406 – Recreation, sports and fitness policy researchers, consultants and program officers 53201 – Coaches While each occupation will have its own set of employment requirements, none are regulated occupations in Manitoba and therefore do not have certification/registration requirements with a professional regulatory body. Employers often, however, require applicants to have job-specific experience, training, and/or certification. Always check the hiring criteria carefully. Hiring criteria is set by the employer and will vary from employer to employer.

Notes

1. This fact sheet serves as a guide and will be updated periodically. When researching information on professional registration processes, always refer to the regulator to ensure accurate, up-to-date information.
2. The Government of Canada updates the National Occupational Classification (NOC) every five years. At present, users can access four versions of NOC (2021, 2016, 2011, and 2006) on the NOC website. When searching an occupation on the NOC website, always use the most recent version (NOC 2021).
3. The regulatory body is the only organization that can grant entry into a regulated occupation via registration and the issuing of a licence or certificate. Other organizations (e.g., national bodies, regional bodies, membership associations, etc.) are not regulatory bodies.