STARTING YOUR PHYSIOTHERAPY CAREER IN CANADA
Estimated Costs and Timelines
| Credentialling | |||
| Step | Cost | Timeline | Notes |
| Credentialling application | $1,486 | Applications and additional documents are reviewed in appx. 2 weeks. | Applications are completed through the CAPR portal. Learn about applying for credentialling. |
| Required documents sent by your school | Approximately $50-$150 | Schools may take 3-10 days to send your documents; some schools may offer expedited service for an additional fee. | For exact pricing and details, check directly with your university’s registrar’s office or online student portal, as fees can vary. Learn more about the required documents. |
| Translation (if required) | Approximately $40 to $75 per page. | Translations may take 3-10 days; some translators may offer expedited service for an additional fee. | If your documents are not in English or French, they must be translated. |
| Language Test | Approximately $200 – $350 per test | You can usually schedule a language test within 1-4 weeks. If you do not meet the required score, you may need to take the test multiple times. | Prices can fluctuate depending on the region, so it’s a good idea to check the specific test provider’s website or a local test centre for the most accurate and up-to-date pricing. Language resources: https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/settle-canada/language-skills/classes.html https://www.centennialcollege.ca/about-centennial/schools/school-of-english-and-liberal-studies/programs/occupation-specific-language-training-oslt/inter-professional-healthcare-teams-course |
| Canadian Health Course | $500 | 6 weeks | It is mandatory to have a CAPR Client ID number before filling out the application form to register. Upon completion of the course, your result will be sent to CAPR. Find instructions on how to create a CAPR account and Client ID number. |
| Assessment | N/A | Varies | Processing times are updated weekly and based on the date CAPR receives the final document to complete your application. Process & Assessment Timelines |
| Examination | |||
| Step | Cost | Timeline | Notes |
| CAPR Practice Exam (optional) | $120 | This is available on demand. | This is a helpful exam preparation resource developed by CAPR. Learn more. |
| Other exam resources | Free | Does not apply | CAPR does not approve, endorse, or recommend any exam preparation courses. CAPR has several free resources available online. – Written Component Tutorial – Written Component Practice Questions – Learning Modules – WC – Practice Exam |
| Physiotherapy Competency Exam (PCE) | $1,368.00 If you need to reschedule or withdraw from the exam, a fee applies. Learn more about exam fees. | Applications are processed within 4 days. Results are sent within 4 weeks of taking the exam. | You may apply for the exam after you have received eligibility through credentialling. Applications are completed through the CAPR portal. Application deadlines are 8 weeks before the exam date. |