Continuing & Essential Competencies

Essential Competency Profile

This third generation competency profile is a foundational document that describes the essential competencies required by physiotherapists in Canada at the beginning of and throughout their career. It also provides guidance for physiotherapists to build on their competencies over time.

Download the Essential Competency Profile for Physiotherapists in Canada

Quick Reference

This Quick Reference to the Essential Competency Profile for Physiotherapists in Canada is intended to provide an overview of the essential competencies required by physiotherapists in Canada at the beginning of and throughout their career.

Download the Quick Reference Guide - Essential Competency Profile

Additional Information

Educational Sessions and Opportunites

Continuing Physical Therapy Education (CPTE) that provides information regarding educational sessions and opportunities are available at:

• University of Saskatchewan - CERS
• Saskatchewan Physiotherapy Association

Intimate Relations Guidelines

• Ontario
  • Managing Challenging Interpersonal Situations When Providing Patient Care
  • Guide to the Standards for Professional Practice
• Alberta
  • Therapeutic Relationships - Establishing and Maintaining Professional Boundaries