The Master of Science in Physical Therapy Program at the University of Toronto has completed the accreditation review process administered by Physiotherapy Education Accreditation Canada (PEAC). PEAC is an incorporated body under the Canada Not-for-profit Corporations Act and operates as the accrediting agency for physiotherapy education programs in Canada. The status of Accreditation – Fully Compliant was awareded to the program for the period until July 15, 2028. A description of Accreditation – Fully Compliant follows.
Accreditation – Fully Compliant
A program is in compliance with 100% of the accreditation criteria within the Accreditation Standards.
There are no criteria in non-compliance.
There could be identified concerns that the program must improve upon and report back about in Progress Reports.
If progress is not made, the program’s accreditation status could be changed to partially compliant or probationary at any time in the six year accreditation cycle.
STUDENTS – IMPORTANT TO NOTE
If a program loses its accreditation status, its students may not be considered graduates of an accredited physiotherapy education program.
Students must be considered graduates from an accredited physiotherapy education program in Canada in order to be eligible to write the Physiotherapy Competency Exam and be licensed to practice physiotherapy in Canada.
The program’s accreditation status is important to graduating students with regards to becoming licensed to practice physiotherapy in Canada. It is recommended that students contact the Canadian Alliance of Physiotherapy Regulators (alliancept.org) for information regarding the process to become licensed as a physiotherapist in Canada following graduation.
