Qualifications of physiotherapists

Every practicing physiotherapist in Saskatchewan has graduated from an accredited university degree program (or its equivalent) in physiotherapy. Physiotherapists are also required to complete over 1000 hours of supervised clinical experience before they are eligible to graduate and practice.

In Saskatchewan, physiotherapists are licensed to practice by the Saskatchewan College of Physical Therapists (SCPT) under The Physical Therapists Act of Saskatchewan. Every physical therapist practicing in Saskatchewan must be licensed by the Saskatchewan College of Physical Therapists and should display this license or be able to produce it upon request.

The Saskatchewan College of Physical Therapists (SCPT) is not a school or university. It is a licensing and regulatory body whose primary role is protection of the client / public. The secondary role of SCPT is to set and enforce standards of practice and competence for the profession. If a client has a concern about physical therapy treatment received from a registered physiotherapist in Saskatchewan, that person should contact the Saskatchewan College of Physical Therapists.

For more information, contact:

The Saskatchewan College of Physical Therapists
Phone: (306) 931-6661
Fax: (306) 931-7333
Email: contactus@scpt.org
Website: www.scpt.org

Each province in Canada has a “College of Physical Therapists” or regulatory body to ensure that physiotherapists practicing in a particular province are registered and have met the provincial standards for entry or re-entry to practice. The Colleges also ensure that all physical therapists registered in their province meet specific standards before being allowed to practice physiotherapy.

For more information about the physiotherapy regulatory bodies across Canada, contact:

The Canadian Alliance of Physiotherapy Regulators
Phone: 416-234-8800
Fax: 416-234-8820
Website: www.alliancept.org

The terms "physiotherapy" and "physical therapy" mean the same thing and are used interchangeably, as are the terms “physiotherapist” and “physical therapist”.

Continuing Education

Both the Saskatchewan College of Physical Therapists and the Saskatchewan Physiotherapy Association encourage physical therapists to actively continue their professional education after graduation to keep up to date on the latest treatments and technologies.

Continuing education courses are offered in various clinical practice areas, such as cardiorespiratory, neurosciences, orthopaedics, paediatrics, rheumatology, seniors’ health, sports physiotherapy, and women’s health.

Some physical therapists choose to continue their education through graduate programs in physical therapy, rehabilitation or related disciplines at the masters or doctoral level.