If you were licensed by College during the past 10 years, you may skip requirements one to three (education, examination and language proficiency) because your previous registration information is still on file. However, you must still provide proof of meeting requirements four through seven. If it’s been over 10 years since you were last registered, you must provide proof of meeting all seven requirements.

Registration requirements

 1. Education – demonstrated by one of the following:

    • Notarized copy of degree.

     • Official transcripts.  

 2. Physiotherapy Competency Exam (PCE) – demonstrated by one of the following:

     • Copy of PCE certificate.

     • Verification of exam status from the Alliance.

     • Registration with College of Physical Therapists of Alberta on or before February 1998

        when PCE became registration requirement.

3. English language proficiency – demonstrated by one of the following:

     • Formal physical therapy education was in English.

     • Successful completion of both PCE components in English.

     • Obtain posted score on an Alliance accepted English-language test.

     • Provide eidence, satisfactory to Registrar, of safe and competent practice in English.

4. Current competence to practice – demonstrated by one of the following:

     • Proof of passing PCE within previous three years.

     • Proof of practicing physical therapy for at least 1200 hours during preceding

        five years (physical therapy practice includes administration, clinical

        management/consulting, direct patient care, education, research and/or sales).

 5. Good character and reputation – demonstrated by both of the following:

     • Written reference(s), satisfactory to Registrar, from regulatory board(s) where

        applicant was registered/licensed to practice physical therapy during

        past five years (the College reserves the right to request additional

        references if needed).

     • Information regarding professional conduct provided on College registration

        form satisfactory to Registrar.

6. Eligibility to work in Canada - demonstrated by one of the following:

     • Proof of Canadian citizenship as indicated on application form.

     • Copy of permanent resident/landed immigrant of Canada card.

     • Copy of valid work permit.

7. Identification – demonstrated by both of the following:

     • Photo ID such as a current driver's license or passport.

     • Evidence of name change if name on educational qualifications,

        immigration or citizenship documents is different from

        the name on application.

Registration process

Download the appropriate application package below. Complete and submit with the appropriate fees, and documentation listed on checklist for previously registered applicants (included in the package). For your convenience, all forms are provided in fillable form format and can be completed on your computer. Alternatively, you can print the forms and complete by hand.

     •  Licensed within last 10 years

     •  Licensed OVER 10 years ago

Processing time The College acknowledges receipt of applications via email within three working days and provides applicants with an electronic link where they can check their application status.

Questions about registration in Alberta

Please contact the College.