Physiotherapists

To practise as a regulated health professional in Ontario, you must be a member of your profession’s regulatory college and hold a certificate of registration. Regulated health professionals are required by law to deliver competent, ethical and professional services, and are accountable to the public through their respective colleges.

The College of Physiotherapists of Ontario is the regulatory body for physiotherapy practice in Ontario. The College of Physiotherapists of Ontario is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to regulating and continually improving the practice of physiotherapists in the public interest. The College protects patients’ rights to safe, competent and ethical care by supporting physiotherapists to maintain standards of practice and by holding them accountable for their conduct and practice.

To learn more about the registration requirements, please visit the College of Physiotherapists of Ontario website.

Resources

• University of Toronto's Ontario Internationally Educated Physical Therapy Bridging (OIEPB) Program
• College of Physiotherapists of Ontario
• Canadian Alliance of Physiotherapy Regulators
• Ontario Physiotherapy Association
• Explore available job opportunities across Ontario on HFOJobs.ca
• The Access Centre for Internationally Educated Health Professionals provides guidance for internationally educated Physiotherapists who are interested in pursuing licensing or alternative careers in Ontario.