About the Saskatchewan College of Physical Therapists

The Saskatchewan College of Physical Therapists (SCPT) is the regulatory body established by the Government of Saskatchewan to regulate the practice of physical therapists. The SCPT gets its authority from the Saskatchewan Physical Therapy Act, 1998 and bylaws.

To practice physical therapy in Saskatchewan, an individual must be registered and licenced with the Saskatchewan College of Physical Therapists and hold an Annual licence. Please note that annual licences expire on March 31.

The Saskatchewan College of Physical Therapists has adopted the Agreement on Internal Trade (AIT) that will enable licenced physical therapists in every part of the country to more easily practice their profession when they move to Saskatchewan.

Who is Eligible to Apply for an Annual Certificate under the AIT?

The Agreement on Internal Trade (AIT) applies to a physical therapist currently registered/licenced with an unrestricted practice certificate/licence in another Canadian jurisdiction. A physical therapist seeking to move first determines if he/she is eligible for registration under the current registration requirements in Saskatchewan [Stream 1].

Note: If a physical therapist does not meet the requirements he/she may still be eligible for a practice certificate/licence within the existing provincial regulatory process. Contact the Saskatchewan College of Physical Therapists for further information.

Licensure Requirements in Saskatchewan

Education

• Undergraduate or masters degree from a Canadian physical therapy program, or
• Successful completion of the Canadian Alliance of Physiotherapy Regulators' credentialing process.

Examination

• Successful completion of the Physiotherapy Competency Examination

Practice Hours

• Graduated from a physical therapy program within the last 4 years, or
• Practiced physical therapy a minimum of 1200 hours in the previous 5 years.

Other

• Canadian citizen or proof of eligibility to work in Canada (work visa or immigration papers);
• Positive professional reference
• Professional Liability Insurance of $5 million

Canadian out of Jurisdiction Requirements

• Successful completion of the credentialing process used by the Ordre professionnel des physiothérapeutes du Québec.

Examination

• Proof of current unrestricted practice certificate/licence in a Canadian jurisdiction and demonstration of integration of practice competency through at least 3200 hours of clinical physiotherapy practice within a period of not less than two and not more than three years, or
• Graduated from McGill University, Université de Montréal, or Université Laval physiotherapy degree program and demonstration of integration of practice competency through clinical physical therapy practice during the previous two years in Quebec.

Practice Hours

• Demonstration of active practice within the previous three years in Québec.

Application Process

Apply to the Saskatchewan College of Physical Therapists for a Physical Therapist licence. Complete the Application for Registration as a Physical Therapist and mail it to:

Saskatchewan College of Physical Therapists  
Suite 102 - 320 21St. Street West,
Saskatoon, SK 
S7M 4E6

PLEASE INCLUDE:

1. Registration fee and annual dues:
   - as stated on the application form.
2. Education requirements:
   - official transcripts that indicate a Canadian degree/diploma has been awarded;
   - proof of successful completion of the Canadian Alliance of Physiotherapy Regulator's credentialing process; or
   - proof of successful completion of the Ordre professionnel des physiothérapeutes du Québec's credentialing process.
3. Exam requirements:
   - documentation verifying successful completion of the Physiotherapy Competency Exam (ie. certificate);
   - demonstration of integration of practice competency through at least 3200 hours of clinical physiotherapy practice within a period of not less than two and not more than three years; or
   - demonstration of integration of practice competency through clinical physical therapy practice during the previous two years in Quebec.
4. Other requirements:
   - a letter of good standing, from any current licencing body
   - proof of $5 million malpractice insurance