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Volunteer Opportunities

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The Canadian Alliance of Physiotherapy Regulators (CAPR) is a non-profit organization that provides evaluation services on behalf of the Canadian provincial and territorial physiotherapy regulators (called Colleges). These evaluation services include:

  • Credentialling: CAPR reviews the education and qualifications of internationally educated physiotherapists (IEPTs) to determine whether they are substantially different from those of Canadian-educated physiotherapists (CEPTs).
  • Examinations: CAPR administers the Physiotherapy Competency Examination (PCE) to determine a candidate’s readiness for safe, effective and independent physiotherapy practice.

As part of the Evaluation Services Re-envisioned initiative, CAPR is currently developing one new entry-to-practice examination that will replace the two-step model and updating the credentialling program to include an evaluation tool that will provide meaningful feedback and support for IEPTs seeking licensure in Canada. There will be multiple ways that you may be able to contribute, including focus groups and pilot testing of new assessment tools. 

Get involved with CAPR and make a meaningful contribution to physiotherapy assessment in Canada. 

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Item Development Committee

CAPR is seeking registered physiotherapists to join the Item Development Committee (IDC). Members of the IDC (item developers) develop high-quality content for CAPR’s entry-to-practice assessments, including the new entry-to-practice examination and the credentialling program evaluative tool. Item developers play a crucial role in ensuring that all physiotherapists entering the profession in Canada have the competencies required for safe, effective, and independent physiotherapy practice.

Who Should Apply?

Physiotherapists registered in good standing with a physiotherapy regulatory in Canada who hold a license in a category that permits independent and unrestricted clinical practice. We are actively seeking a mix of physiotherapists who represent the diversity of the profession and the population of Canada.

Members of the Item Development Committee:

  • Participate in ongoing training as required (e.g. item development, bias and sensitivity, plain language writing).
  • Complete item development assignments as directed by CAPR’s Physiotherapist Advisors.
  • Collaborate with CAPR and other item developers on CAPR’s designated communication platform.
  • Review and update items based on feedback from CAPR.
  • Participate in face-to-face or virtual group item review meetings.
  • Participate in other activities related to item development, as required

Why You Should Join the Item Development Committee   

Your work will have an impact. You will play a vital role in ensuring all physiotherapists entering the profession across Canada meet the requirements for safe and effective practice. 

You will grow professionally as you deepen your understanding of various physiotherapy-related topics and have opportunities to network and collaborate with other physiotherapists during the item development process to review questions for CAPR’s assessment programs.

Time Commitment 

IDC members dedicate approximately 10 hours each month to the process of item development. This includes time for research, writing, and review.

IDC members receive an annual honorarium of $1000 for their work.