Standards of Practice for Physical Therapists in Saskatchewan

Standards of Practice for Physical Therapists in Saskatchewan

The Standards of Practice for Physical Therapists in Saskatchewan document has been created by the SCPT Professional Standards of Practice (PSOP) Committee and approved by the Council.  Along with the Physical Therapists Act and SCPT Bylaws, the Code of Ethical Conduct, and the Standards of Practice document provide the foundation for which practitioners are governed within the regulatory environment.  

With its adoption and implementation as of September 1, 2022, the Standards of Practice document along with the Act and Bylaws continue to be the documents that establish parameters of practice for physiotherapists and information to the public about what they can expect from physical therapists..

Practice Guidelines and Practice Resources

Practice Guidelines have also been utilized by practitioners and the public.  With the adoption and use of the Standards of Practice document, Practice Guidelines will be phased out.  The SCPT recognizes that the guidelines provided useful information for certain topics within the profession.  With that in mind, Practice Resources have been introduced.

Practice Resources are educational documents for practitioners dealing with broader topics that may involve multiple standards or regulations.  These documents will not be binding documents, but rather are educational and aimed to assist practitioners in applying their professional judgment in certain areas of practice.  As part of the transition, Practice Guidelines will be renamed Practice Resources until they can be incorporated into new revamped Practice Resources.