Career guide

Physiotherapist

Physiotherapists help people move, recover strength and manage pain after injury, surgery or illness.

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 Physical Therapy at the University of Manitoba

Manitoba schools: University of Manitoba, College of Rehabilitation Sciences (opens in a new tab)

Licence and registration

  1. Pass the national competency exam the college requires
  2. Register with the College of Physiotherapists of Manitoba

Trained outside Canada?

Physiotherapists educated outside Canada start with the national credential assessment, then apply to the Manitoba college.

Important: Requirements can change and may differ for internationally educated professionals. CareZelo links to official bodies but does not determine eligibility.

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