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The first step for any IEP should be to review the credentialing application process on the CAPR's website. We encourage all IEPs to take a look at the Credentialing Application Process Guide by copying and pasting this link into their browser: https://www.alliancept.org/becoming-c/credentialling-guide/ There are five main criteria that must be met. Once an IEP submits all of the required credentialing documents it takes about 5 to 9 weeks for the CAPR to review their appl...ication. Despite COVID-19, most students have advised us that the wait time is relatively the same. On average, the credentialing process costs about $1,000 CAD. If an IEP meets all five criteria, they'll receive an eligibility letter from the CAPR allowing them to attempt the written Physiotherapy Competency Exam (PCE). Once an IEP passes the written PCE, they will be eligible to attempt the clinical or practical PCE. Upon passing the practical exam, an IEP may apply to a provincial licence to practice. See more

This week we're covering the basic steps for IEPs (Internationally Educated Physiotherapists) to follow in order to immigrate and practice as licensed physiotherapists in Canada. Physiotherapy is a regulated profession in Canada. Each province and territory will have its own regulators called, Colleges. The Canadian Alliance of Physiotherapy Regulators (CAPR) evaluates educational credentials and administers exams for competency on behalf of most provincial and territorial ...Colleges. Currently, international physiotherapists are in high demand in Canada. In other words, the Canadian healthcare system wants you...correction, the Canadian healthcare system needs you! We recommend that IEPs first start with the credentialing process (through the CAPR) and then work on the immigration process once they've successfully received an eligibility letter. We have 2 great videos to watch to help you through this process! Email us at [email protected] and request our immigration and or credentialling videos! Or send us a message! Know a PT who is looking to come to Canada? Tag them below to give them a nudge to come here! See more

How to Become a PT in Canada Week is here! Each day this week we will be covering a topic that will help you fulfil your goal of becoming a PT in Canada. After an IEP has successfully completed the credentialing process through the CAPR and is eligible to attempt the written Physiotherapy Competency Exam (PCE), they should now work on the immigration process.... The type of immigration documents that an IEP will need depends on an IEP's study and work plan. Some IEPs study for the PCE in their native country and then travel to Canada to take the written PCE. In this case, they will only need a visitor visa. However, if they intend to work while in Canada, they will need to make sure they apply for a visa or PR to allow them to legally work while in Canada. Once an IEP has passed both the written and practical PCE, they will apply for Permanent Residency in Canada (via Federal Skilled Worker Express Entry), if they haven't already. As a licensed PT, their PR application should now see a lot of traction. However, if they don't receive an Invitation to Apply (ITA) for PR status, they still have a strong case via Provincial Nomination or through a Job Offer to obtain PR status. In general, the Express Entry PR process takes about 6 months to complete, which is one of the fastest immigration processes in the world for IEPs. Are you an IEP that's planning on working in Canada? Did you find this helpful? Comment below with a thumbs up. See more

Good luck to everyone who is taking the Written exam today! For everyone else here’s Mock Question Monday.

Join us this Tuesday for a FREE webinar doubleheader! In the first webinar: 6 Things You Need to Know to Pass Your Written PCE, we'll cover 6 things you need to know to pass the Written PCE. In the second webinar: How to Stand Out and Where to Work as a Physiotherapist in Canada, special guests Kristina Macdonald and Kim Hall from Physio2U will cover resume tips and will go over the advantages and disadvantages of working in different clinical practice areas in Canada. ... Click the links below to sign up: 6 Things You Need to Know to Pass Your Written PCE - https://zoom.us//r/8016044297845/WN_ECQhCWbkQHaf6xqp6aOjWw How to Stand Out and Where to Work as a Physiotherapist in Canada - https://zoom.us//r/7716059078133/WN_c6di_FgCS1SD7ee_DJxRhg

You should make sure you study many topics when preparing for the PCE. To give you some variety and study ideas, here’s Mock Question Monday!

Good luck to all of our students attempting the November Written PCE tomorrow. Be proud of how hard you've worked to get to this point. You've studied your butt off and you’re ready to pass this exam

Here’s a quick quiz to kick off your weekend! What outcomes measures could be used with a population who has injured their LCL or MCL? Answer:... LEFS - Lower extremity functional scale KOOS - Knee injury and osteoarthritis outcome score VAS - visual analogue score Balance tests (ex. time spent in single leg stance) Vertical jump Double or single leg squat mechanics Like this post if you were able to name at least 3 outcome measures! Have a great weekend and good luck to everyone taking the exam on Monday! See more

When performing testing of the collateral ligaments, you either apply a valgus or varus force, depending on if you are testing the medial or lateral structure. A great tip to remember varus and valgus is to think about what the distal segment is doing. VaRus = the distal segment is "returning" to midline VaLgus = the distal segment is "leaving" midline... When we test the ligament we support the knee in 15-20 degrees of flexion and push the joint into the direction it was injured in, to test for laxity and pain. MCL Mechanism of Injury = valgus stress = provide valgus stress when testing. LCL Mechanism of injury = varus stress = provide varus stress while testing. Have you checked out our Youtube video - Modified BORG Scale - What is moderate intensity? Head over to our channel to watch it! Make sure to save this post if you want to practice these questions closer to your exam! See more

This week in study topics, we want to give you a few questions (both written and practical), to help you prepare for your upcoming exams! Double tap if you answered this question correctly! Remember, today is the last day to purchase a mock exam to be eligible to join our BONUS review session tomorrow @4:00pm PST/ 7:00pm EST. I can’t wait to see you there!

With a little less than 4 months left until the March Written PCE you still have time on your side but it's definitely time to ramp up your studying. Are you someone who likes a lot of structure? Do you want someone to hold you accountable?... Our Live Virtual Written Courses include semi-private sessions with a live instructor. Your instructor will pinpoint what you know well and where you need to improve. Don't waste a minute with your PCE prep. All course sessions are held virtually so you can study safely from the comfort of your own home. Check out our courses here: https://ptprep.ca//written-pce-course/january-start-dates/ Google student reviews: https://g.page/PTExamPrep?gm Facebook student reviews: https://www.facebook.com/PTExamPrep/reviews/

Happy Thanksgiving! I hope everyone is enjoying their Thanksgiving weekend and is ready for Mock Question Monday!

Don't just try and memorize everything; let us teach you how to simplify important concepts so you can digest key information easier. With a little less than 4 months left until the March Written PCE it's the perfect time to ramp up your studying. Our Premium Access Video Course offers on-demand lessons so you can learn at your own pace and on your own time. It also includes live weekly office hours where you can ask specific questions to our instructors. It provides the stru...cture you need with the freedom you'll love. Check it out here: https://ptexamprep.thinkific.com/cour/pcewrittenvideocourse

When it comes to information on becoming a PT in Canada, there's a lot of information out there and it's sometimes hard to understand. Today, we want to test your knowledge and see how you do with these TRUE or FALSE statements. Answers below! 1. The average pass rate for IEPs on the Written and Practical PCE is 40%.... 2. An IEP has two years from the date of their written confirmation of eligibility letter from the CAPR to successfully complete both the written and practical PCE. 3. The CAPR is updating the PCE blueprint in 2020. 4. Most IEPs that submit a credentialing application to the CAPR are unsuccessful. 5. The top source country of IEPs in Canada is India. 1. TRUE, but that's where we come in. We help IEPs pass the PCE on their first attempt! 2. FALSE, on May 2, 2018 the CAPR abolished the two year time limit to complete all attempts at the PCE. 3. TRUE, we're here to help IEPs bridge the gap between the old blueprint and new blueprint. The CAPR has not yet released the new blueprint, but once they do we will update you! 4. FALSE, in 2018 75% of IEPs who submitted a credential assessment were deemed eligible to attempt the PCE by the CAPR! 5. TRUE How did you do? Comment below how many you got correct! See more

It's important to note that collateral ligaments are often abbreviated as LCL and MCL. These ligaments are not to be confused with cruciate ligaments (ACL and PCL) which are found inside the knee joint. Let’s test your knowledge by getting you to fill in the blanks The MCL is a strong flat band that extends from the 1. _____________ of the femur to the medial condyle and superior surface of the 2._______. What a tongue twister - this is great example of how important it i...s to know your directional anatomy. Remember, at the midpoint of the MCL it attaches to the 3._________. The LCL is a rounded cord like ligament that extends inferiorly from the 4. ___________ of the femur to the lateral surface of the head of the fibula. Remember, the tendon of the popliteus passes deep to the LCL, separating it from the 5.___________. Answers: 1. medial epicondyle 2. tibia 3. medial meniscus 4. lateral epicondyle 5. lateral meniscus As a reminder, tomorrow is your last day to be eligible to join our bonus mock exam review session tomorrow on November 12th. All you need to do is purchase a mock exam, and we will give you access to this 1 hour session! Once you purchase the exam, you have 1 year to start them. So if you don’t want to take the exams until this weekend, don’t worry, you can purchase now and still join this bonus session! See more

Want the answer to yesterday’s question, scroll down! Alright last up this week, we are going to test your knowledge on breath sounds while auscultating. Which of the following statements are true or false?... 1. Bronchial breath sounds while auscultating over the trachea are abnormal. 2. A continuous high-pitched wheeze is often indicative of bronchospasm found in asthma or COPD. 3. Decreased or absent breath sounds are often heard when a patient has pleural effusion Want the answers to today’s question? Send your answers to [email protected] and we will let you know if you are correct! Auscultation Points True or False Answers: 1. Point 1 anteriorly RUL True 2. Point 5 anteriorly RLL False RML 3. Point 9 posteriorly LLL - True Want more free information on auscultation? Check out our latest YouTube video, Auscultation PCE Questions Test Your Knowledge! https://youtu.be/h-lKx3nO_00 See more

One of the most common questions we receive about auscultation is whether or not you need to verbalize the lung lobe or segment while auscultating. The answer *drum roll please.* the lobe!! This is great news as it’s much easier to remember than the segments. State whether each of the following statements regarding which lobe you should verbalize for each point are true or false. 1. Point 1 anteriorly RUL... 2. Point 5 anteriorly RLL 3. Point 9 posteriorly LLL For more details refer to Reid & Chung ‘s Cardiopulmonary Physical Therapy: Management and Case Studies, Second Edition or PT Exam Prep’s manual. Auscultation Technique True or False Answers: 1. A complete assessment includes auscultating 11 locations on the front and 14 on the back. - True 2. Correct breathing technique while auscultating involves breathing in through the mouth and out through the nose. False, correct technique involves breathing in and out through the mouth. 3. State each segment out loud as you auscultate. False, state each lobe out loud. See more

Each day this week we will ask you 3 true or false questions relating to auscultation questions on the PCE. Check back Thursday for the answers! 1. A complete assessment includes auscultating 11 locations on the front and 14 on the back. 2. Correct breathing technique while auscultating involves breathing in through the mouth and out through the nose.... 3. State each segment out loud as you auscultate. Let me know which statements you think are true or false! See more

Are you wondering if you’re going to be ready for the Written PCE? Mock exams are a great way to assess your knowledge and testing skills! To get started, here’s Mock Question Monday!

Last up this week is a few MUST KNOW tips and tricks for OSCE stations. Below are just a few points we teach you in our comprehensive practical course. Visit https://ptprep.ca/practical-pce-courses-overview for more information or email us at [email protected]. Registration is now open for the March 21, 2021 exam! 1. Set up a chair with a pillow. When mobilizing a patient to the door and back, remember you need to set up a chair in case they need a break half way. When ...the patient in post-op THR, you must set up a pillow on the chair so they do not break 90 degrees of flexion. 2. Check for DVT When mobilizing a patient for the first time post op THR - you must perform a DVT check. Do you know the five easy steps for performing a DVT check? 3. Supine to Sit If the room set up will allow, it is easier to get the patient out of bed towards the side of the THR we will take you through a simple step-by-step process to prepare for all THR mobilization stations for your upcoming exam in our practical courses. 4. Mobility Aid Always use a two-wheeled walker when ambulating a THR for the first time. Which tip did you find the most helpful 1, 2, 3, or 4? Comment below! Remember to join me next Tuesday for our upcoming webinar, Selecting the Appropriate Transfer! https://ptexamprep.info/selecting-appropriate-transfer See more

It is important to know appropriate exercises for each main stage of healing. Let's review exercises for 0-3 weeks post op THR: Heel slides Knee over roll Supine leg abduction (on slide board)... Bridge Standing leg extensions Exercises to avoid: Jumping or hopping - due to pain Thoracic rotation - may cause femoral internal rotation Karaoke steps - will cause limb to move past midline Like this post if this was an easy question for you! See more

This week in study topics we will be reviewing hip precautions, exercises for 0-3 weeks post-op and MUST KNOW tips and tricks for total hip precautions OSCE stations. Are you able to list the 3 hip precautions given to patients after a posterolateral hip replacement? Remember, when explaining hip precautions to your patient, you must give a functional example for eache.g. sitting in a low chair or bending to put on a sock may break the 90-degree rule and put you at risk ...for hip dislocation. Make sure you mark your calendar for next Tuesday October 6th for one of my favourite webinars, Selecting the Appropriate Transfer. https://ptexamprep.info/selecting-appropriate-transfer Comment below if I will see you there! See more

Congrats to everyone who completed their written exam! We wish you the best for your results. If your exam is still coming up, here’s Mock Question Monday!

I hope you had a good week practicing these questions! Good luck to everyone writing their exam this weekend! Comment below if you are writing your exam so we can wish you good luck!

This was an easy one! If you didn’t get this question correct, you will want to review the fundamentals of joint mobilizations. Magee is a great resource for this! If you got this question correct, comment below with a

This week in study topics we are helping out all those students who are writing their exam this Saturday. Check today, Thursday, and Friday for a series of vignette style questions. For more practice vignette questions, check out mock exam #1 and #2 at ptprep.ca. Our mock exams will allow you to practice 200 vignette-style questions with detailed answer keys. Figure out where you need to be spending the last few days studying! As a reminder, tomorrow is your last day to join the Bonus Mock Exam Review session where we will give you a mini mock exam and review each question in detail! Purchase mock exam 1, 2, 3 or the bundle to join me!