The document provides information about physiotherapy as a career in Ontario. It outlines that physiotherapy students must complete a Master's degree and 1,000 clinical hours to graduate. It also describes job trends in the field including flexibility and increasing demand. Physiotherapists treat a variety of conditions and specializations through assessment, rehabilitation, and relieving pain without drugs or surgery.

1. O N T A R I O P H Y S I O T H E R A P Y A S S O C I A T I O N

2. O N T A R I O P H Y S I O T H E R A P Y A S S O C I A T I O N
A L L A B O U T P H Y S I O T H E R A P Y
J O B T R E N D S
• Job availability is good
• Flexibility in choosing patient populations,
location and hours
• As baby boomer population ages, the demand for
physiotherapists increases
• Salary varies depending on years of experience
and public vs. private sector

3. O N T A R I O P H Y S I O T H E R A P Y A S S O C I A T I O N
A L L A B O U T P H Y S I O T H E R A P Y
P T E D U C A T I O N I N C A N A D A
• PTs who study in Ontario must complete a Master
of Science in Physical Therapy.
• PT programs offer hands-on learning, lectures and
small working groups.
• PTs are required to complete a minimum of
1, 000 clinical hours.
• PTs are committed to life long learning and grow
their skills through continuing education
programming post-graduation.

4. O N T A R I O P H Y S I O T H E R A P Y A S S O C I A T I O N
A L L A B O U T P H Y S I O T H E R A P Y
W H A T D O P H Y S I O T H E R A P Y S T U D E N T S S T U D Y ?
Physiotherapy students take courses in:
• Anatomy
• Physiology
• Pathology
• PT assessments and treatment areas such as:
• Paediatrocs
• Geriatrics
• Orthopaedics
• Neurology
• Cardiorespiratory
• Special population

5. O N T A R I O P H Y S I O T H E R A P Y A S S O C I A T I O N
A L L A B O U T P H Y S I O T H E R A P Y
W H A T I S T H E P H Y S I O T H E R A P Y C O M P E T E N C Y E X A M ?
The Physiotherapy Competency Exam (PCE) is administered
by the Canadian Alliance of Physiotherapy Regulators. There
are both written and clinical components of the exam.
Candidates must pass both components to register with the
College of Physiotherapists of Ontario.

6. O N T A R I O P H Y S I O T H E R A P Y A S S O C I A T I O N
A L L A B O U T P H Y S I O T H E R A P Y
I S P H Y S I O T H E R A P Y F O R Y O U ?
Are you…
• Someone who enjoys learning?
• Someone who works well with people?
• A creative problem solver?
• A team player?
• Hardworking?
• Rewarded by helping others?

7. O N T A R I O P H Y S I O T H E R A P Y A S S O C I A T I O N
O N T A R I O P H Y S I O T H E R A P Y A S S O C I A T I O N
A L L A B O U T P H Y S I O T H E R A P Y
ALL ABOUT PHYSIOTHERAPY

8. O N T A R I O P H Y S I O T H E R A P Y A S S O C I A T I O N
A L L A B O U T P H Y S I O T H E R A P Y
W H A T I S A P H Y S I O T H E R A P I S T ?
Physiotherapists apply knowledge, skills and
judgement to promote health and to assess
and break down the barriers that restrict
physical function.

9. O N T A R I O P H Y S I O T H E R A P Y A S S O C I A T I O N
A L L A B O U T P H Y S I O T H E R A P Y
W H A T I S P H Y S I O T H E R A P Y ?
• Physiotherapy focuses on evaluating,
restoring and maintaining physical function.
• Physiotherapists are physical rehabilitation
experts who assess and improve
movement and relieve pain.
• Physiotherapy treatments do not involve
drugs or surgery.

10. O N T A R I O P H Y S I O T H E R A P Y A S S O C I A T I O N
A L L A B O U T P H Y S I O T H E R A P Y

11. O N T A R I O P H Y S I O T H E R A P Y A S S O C I A T I O N
A L L A B O U T P H Y S I O T H E R A P Y
W H A T I S T H E O P A ?
The OPA is a branch of the Canadian Physiotherapy
Association. The OPA is a non-profit organization
dedicated to promoting the profession of physiotherapy
through advocacy, professional development and
career support.

12. O N T A R I O P H Y S I O T H E R A P Y A S S O C I A T I O N
P R E S E N T A T I O N T I T L E
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