If you have not completed a Recognized Education Program, as listed in Schedule 5 of the CHCPBC Bylaws, you may be required to complete an equivalency determination before applying for licensure with CHCPBC.

For internationally educated physical therapists, the equivalency determination process is Credentialling in Canada, managed by the Canadian Alliance for Physiotherapy Regulators (CAPR). The process can take several months and may be completed before arrival in Canada. Applicants submit relevant documentation directly to CAPR and complete a course about the Canadian healthcare system. Depending on where you completed your relevant education, you may qualify for CAPR’s “pre-approved credentialling pathway.”

All steps must be completed through CAPR before you proceed to the next stage of the licensure application process.

Good to know:

The Province of British Columbia administers a bursary to support internationally educated allied health professionals (including physical therapists) who want to work in the BC healthcare system. To learn more about the bursary, including detailed eligibility criteria and application procedures, refer to Allied Health Jobs BC.