Process Chart for New Canadian Graduates
If you have received your physiotherapy education outside of Canada, please visit the Internationally Educated Professionals portion of this website for information on how to become registered and licensed with the College of Physiotherapists of Manitoba (CPM).
For Physiotherapists Educated in Canada
You must complete the registration process below to become registered with the College of Physiotherapists of Manitoba (CPM). You may need to complete some steps through the Canadian Alliance of Physiotherapy Regulators (CAPR):
| Steps | Outcome | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Complete STEP 1-4 | Become registered with CPM as an Exam Candidate | Allows you to work under Supervision |
| Complete STEP 5 | Become registered with CPM for Active Practice | Allows you to practice physiotherapy in Manitoba |
| Timeline | Step | Cost* | Details |
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| STEP 1: Exam Part 1 (CAPR) | |||
| Gather your required documents | You must pass Exam Part 1 | ||
| Complete the application form | |||
| Pay the application fee* | $1,303 (2022) | ||
| Pass the exam | |||
| STEP 2: Employment under Supervision (Manitoba Employer) | |||
| Secure employment and obtain a Letter of Offer with start date | Once you secure employment and a Supervisor, you may register as an Exam Candidate and work under Supervision | ||
| Obtain a Supervisor and complete a Supervised Practice Agreement | |||
| Obtain Professional Liability Insurance | |||
| STEP 3: Exam Candidate (CPM) | |||
| Gather your required documents |
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| Complete the Exam Candidate Registration Application Form | |||
| Pay the registration fee* | $598.69 or $299.35 (prorated**) | ||
| STEP 4: Practice Based Competency Assessment | |||
| Gather your required documents |
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| Complete the application form | |||
| Pay the application fee* | $1000 (2022/2023) | ||
| Mandatory within 30 days of successfully completing the Practice Based Competency Assessment | STEP 5: Active Practice (CPM) | ||
| Gather your required documents | Once you pass the Practice Based Competency Assessment, you may register for Active Practice and work unsupervised | ||
| Pay the registration fee* | $798.25 or $399.13 (prorated**) | ||
*All fees are listed in Canadian dollars.
**Your registration fee is prorated if you register after August 1. You must pay the registration fee annually.
