For the Public

For the Public

Information to safeguard and protect public and patients.
For the Public

Complaints Attend a Hearing Disciplinary Decisions Verify a Physiotherapist Blog A Guide for Patients: Protecting Patients from Sexual Abuse or Misconduct

The College of Physiotherapists of Alberta investigates complaints about its members.
Complaints
For Applicants

For Applicants

Information for those looking to register to practice physiotherapy in Alberta
For Applicants

New Canadian Graduate Registered in Canada Unregistered Canadian Educated Internationally Educated Previously Registered in Alberta Courtesy Register

The Post-Graduate Clinical Evaluation will be an in-person, hands-on clinical examination.
Clinical Examination
For Physiotherapists

For Physiotherapists

Information for physiotherapists registered with CPTA
For Physiotherapists

Registration Information Practice Permit Renewal Continuing Competence Program Courses

Regulatory Expectations Governing Legislation Standards of Practice Code of Ethical Conduct Competencies for Physiotherapists Restricted Activities Specialist Title Resources Podcasts Webinars Guides and Guidelines Legislation Related to Practice Technology in Practice
For Employers

For Employers

Information for those who employ physiotherapists in Alberta.
For Employers

Mandatory Reporting Physiotherapist Registers Provision of Professional Services

Under the HPA, employers are legally obligated to report the termination, suspension or resignation of a physiotherapist for reasons of unprofessional conduct, incapacity or incompetence
Mandatory Reporting
About

About

Information about the College of Physiotherapists of Alberta
About

About Physiotherapy Mandate/Vision/Principles Staff & Council Council Appointment Annual Report Addressing Discrimination Land Acknowledgement Contact

The stated mission of the CPTA is to safeguard and serve the public interest through effective regulation of the practice of physiotherapists in Alberta.
Mandate/Vision/Principles
Complaints

Complaints

Information for public and patients who have concerns about physiotherapy services received
Complaints

Complaint Process File a Complaint Sexual Abuse and Misconduct Complaints Funds for Therapy and Counselling Upcoming Hearings Disciplinary Decisions

Physiotherapists are expected to comply with all professional obligations including Standards of Practice and Code of Ethical Conduct; however, complaints can happen.
Complaint Process
News and Updates

News and Updates

The latest information and updates related to the regulation and practice of physiotherapists in Alberta
News and Updates

News COVID-19 and Infection Prevention and Control Clinical Examination Updates Webinars Podcasts

Answering common questions about regulatory issues and Standards of Practice
Podcasts

Serving and safeguarding Albertans through the regulation of physiotherapy

For Physiotherapists For the Public

Verify a Physiotherapist

To ensure safe, effective and quality care, anyone using the title physiotherapist, physical therapist or P.T. in Alberta must be registered with the College of Physiotherapists of Alberta. Use our Verify a Physiotherapist feature to confirm you're receiving treatment from a registered physiotherapist.

Verify a Physiotherapist