Physiotherapist

A day in the job

You assess movement and strength, get patients walking after surgery, teach exercises, help prevent falls and decide with the team when someone is safe to go home.

Where you could work: Hospitals, rehab, clinics, community

How to get there

1. Earn a bachelor's degree with the required courses
2. Complete the Master of Science in Physical Therapy at the University of Alberta

Alberta schools: University of Alberta, Faculty of Rehabilitation Medicine (opens in a new tab)

Licence and registration

1. Pass the national competency exam the college requires
2. Register with Physiotherapy Alberta College + Association

Official starting point: Physiotherapy Alberta College + Association (opens in a new tab)

Trained outside Canada?

Physiotherapists educated outside Canada start with the national credential assessment, then apply to Physiotherapy Alberta.