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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.
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Information for those looking to register to practice physiotherapy in Alberta
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The Post-Graduate Clinical Evaluation will be an in-person, hands-on clinical examination.
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Information for physiotherapists registered with CPTA
For Physiotherapists

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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
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Information about the College of Physiotherapists of Alberta
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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.
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Complaints

Complaints

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

Complaints Sexual Abuse and Sexual 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.
Complaints
News and Updates

News and Updates

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

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Answering common questions about regulatory issues and Standards of Practice
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Nov. 29, 2023

Cancelled Registrations 2023

Nov. 24, 2023

Communications Review Survey

Nov. 23, 2023

Feedback Requested: Draft Code of Ethical Conduct

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Feedback Requested: Continuing Competence Standard of Practice

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The College Conversations Podcast

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Episode 54: Questions and Concerns Related to Fees and Billing of Physiotherapy Services

Jody, Sean, and Leanne discuss common questions and issues related to physiotherapy business practices.

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Working with Physiotherapist Assistants – A Fireside Chat with Dominique Bailey, Preston Sloan, and Michèle Vaillant

During this informal “fire side chat” Sean FitzGerald will speak to leaders from physiotherapist assistant training programs to discuss the skills and education that graduates of PTA academic programs bring to the healthcare workforce.

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For the Public

The College of Physiotherapists of Alberta investigates complaints about its members.

For Applicants

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

For Physiotherapists

For Employers

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

About

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

Complaints

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