2.9 Expiration of Credentialling Assessment Decisions

Date Approved:  February 25, 2013

Date Effective:  March 3, 2025

Date Revised: February 25, 2025

Scope

This policy applies to all internationally educated physiotherapists applying to the Canadian Alliance of Physiotherapy Regulators’ (CAPR) credentialling process.

Principles

It is important that applicants take the Physiotherapy Competency Examination (PCE) as soon as possible after they have successfully completed the credentialling process. This makes sure that applicants maintain their skills and knowledge and that the applicant’s assessment decision does not expire.

Purpose

This policy describes how long an assessment decision is valid for and what to do if an assessment decision expires.

Policy

Applicants must complete their first attempt of the PCE within 2 years of becoming eligible for the exam. If an applicant does not take their first attempt at the PCE within the 2 years, their credentialling file will be closed.

If an applicant’s file closes before they attempt the PCE, they can apply again for the credentialling process. To re-apply for the credentialling process, applicants must email credentialling@alliancept.org for information on how to submit a new application.

Fees and requirements in place at the time the new application is submitted will be applied.