College of Physiotherapists of Ontario

09/28/2026

Day 1 of the College's September Board meeting is starting now.

Watch the livestream and see the agenda:

The next meeting of the College’s Board of Directors is scheduled for September 28 - 29, 2026.

09/24/2026

In a new guest blog, public health expert Randal Bell weaves together personal experience and professional expertise to explore why reconciliation in physiotherapy matters.

Then he shares simple things physiotherapists can do to improve care for Indigenous patients.

🔗https://ow.ly/bPHr50ZPQgV

09/22/2026

Materials for the next meeting of the College's Board of Directors on September 28 - 29 are now available.

Check out what's on the agenda and get a link to the livestream ⬇️

The next meeting of the College’s Board of Directors is scheduled for September 28 - 29, 2026.

09/21/2026

Open to all schools across Canada, this education portal supports free, age-appropriate, education curriculums for students in grades 1-12. Registration is required.

09/18/2026

Would you recognize the signs?

Physiotherapists regularly work with patients experiencing chronic pain, concussion symptoms, musculoskeletal injuries, anxiety, missed appointments, treatment challenges, and barriers to recovery.

While these concerns can have many causes, intimate partner violence may sometimes be an underlying factor affecting a patient's health, safety, and recovery.

Join us to learn how physiotherapists can recognize potential indicators of intimate partner violence and respond in a safe, patient-centred, and trauma-informed way.

📅Tuesday, September 22
🕛Noon to 1:30 p.m.

Register for webinar: https://ow.ly/eAvM50ZOUNg

09/17/2026

CAPR is pleased to confirm that the new Comparability Pathway will launch on October 15, 2026.

The Comparability Pathway is part of CAPR’s modernized credentialling program and is designed to provide a fair, transparent, and applicant-centred approach to assessing physiotherapy knowledge and skills for individuals educated outside of Canada.

Learn more: https://alliancept.org/comparability-pathway-launches-october-15-2026/

L’ACORP a le plaisir de confirmer que la nouvelle voie de la comparabilité sera lancée le 15 octobre 2026.

La voie de la comparabilité s’inscrit dans le cadre du programme modernisé d’évaluation des titres de compétence de l’ACORP. Elle vise à évaluer les connaissances et les compétences en physiothérapie des personnes formées à l’étranger de manière équitable, transparente et centrée sur les candidats.

Pour en savoir plus : https://alliancept.org/fr/lancement-de-la-voie-de-la-comparabilite-le-15-octobre-2026/

09/17/2026

Physiotherapists can improve care for Indigenous patients and advance reconciliation with their everyday actions.

In a new blog post, guest author Randal Bell grounds this responsibility in personal experience and the broader societal context.

Then he lays out simple but impactful changes physiotherapists can make in their practice, including:

- Incorporating trauma-informed principles
- Recognizing and addressing barriers to care
- Building trust through communication
- Replacing judgment with curiosity

👉Read the blog
🔗 https://ow.ly/jYhk50ZOsR2

09/15/2026

Join us next week and learn how to support patients experiencing intimate partner violence (IPV).

This webinar is open to all health-care professionals who want to learn more about this important topic.

The webinar will cover:

➡️the warning signs and risk factors of intimate partner violence
➡️an overview of risk assessment in health-care settings
➡️guidance on reporting, including considerations from the Information and Privacy Commissioner of Ontario
➡️how health-care providers, including physiotherapists, can take action to prevent intimate partner violence

A recording of the webinar will be available afterward.

🔗Register: https://ow.ly/wYcx50ZBB75

09/14/2026

Whenever we get to connect with physiotherapy students, it's a great time! 🎊

Thank you to first years at the University of Toronto for welcoming us earlier this month (at both the downtown and Scarborough campuses!)

It was wonderful to be joined by our partners at the Ontario Physiotherapy Association (OPA) and the Canadian Physiotherapy Association/Association canadienne de physiothérapie as well.

Students, we can't wait to see where you go! We look forward to supporting you along your careers.

09/11/2026

Now that Provisional Practice has been phased out, what can a physiotherapy graduate do before passing the CPTE and registering with the College?

➡️Until they pass the Canadian Physiotherapy Examination (CPTE) and register in Independent Practice with the College, a physiotherapy graduate can work as a physiotherapist assistant (PTA). This means they provide physiotherapy care as directed by a registered physiotherapist who acts as their supervisor.

🔗See the full answer at collegept.org/practice-advice