New Opportunity for Internationally Educated Physiotherapists
PhysioReady Canada: 9-Week Intensive Course
This program provides focused, practical support helping internationally educated physiotherapists (IEPTs) strengthen clinical readiness, navigate Canadian practice expectations, prepare for the Canadian Physiotherapy Competency Exam (CPTE) and build confidence for licensing success.
Internationally educated physiotherapists who are preparing to transition into practice in Canada in any area of practice.
Course Overview
This course provides a framework to review foundational knowledge, clinical reasoning and practical clinical skills across all major domains of physiotherapy practice.
Learners refreshes their competency in:
assessment, clinical analysis, and treatment planning
patient-centred and interprofessional care
communication skills (verbal, non-verbal, written)
professional accountability and Canadian practice standards
The program emphasizes integration across care settings (acute, rehabilitation, community) and prepares candidates for entry-to-practice expectations in Canada.
Cost
$5000 CAD
Refund Policy: Refund for withdrawal from the course is subject to a $75.00 administration fee and must be made 5 days prior to the commencement of a course.
Cancellation Policy: We reserve the right to cancel this course with a full refund if there are insufficient registrants.
CPTE focus: safety, clinical prioritization, and acute care scenarios
Module 4 (Weeks 7–8): Complex & Integrated Care
CPTE focus: complex case integration and ethical decision-making
Final Week: One Week On-site or Virtual Practical Clinical Skills Review
Students will attend twice weekly (Tuesdays and Thursdays) 2-hour online synchronous sessions for the first eight weeks. Students will attend on-site practical clinical skills review in the final week (in-person for five days, 8 hours/day. There will be facilitated virtual sessions for anyone not residing within traveling distance of the University of Toronto.
Outcomes
By the end of the course, participants will demonstrate entry-to-practice competence aligned with Canadian standards, apply clinical reasoning across all systems, communicate effectively within interprofessional teams, approach the Canadian Physiotherapy Competency Exam with confidence through structured exam preparation and practice.
