How to be a Physiotherapist in Canada with Reina Nakahata | PT MEAL Podcast

Reina Nakahata is currently in Canada, in the process of becoming an independent physiotherapist. In today's conversation, we talked about the process of becoming a physiotherapist in Canada, the expenses that an applicant may incur, and the general feel of the licensure exam. We also discussed the truth behind the news that Canada is discontinuing its clinical exam for physiotherapist applicants. Lastly, we talked about what a physiotherapist does in Canada that may differ from the practice in the Philippines and Reina's advice to anyone who would like to pursue a physiotherapy career in Canada!
Helpful link: alliancept.org/considering-canada/starting-your-physiotherapy-career-in-canada/
--- HIGHLIGHTS ----
0:00 Introduction
1:39 Reina's background
2:49 Why Canada?
6:47 Process in becoming a Physiotherapist in Canada
24:36 How much to apply
26:26 How is the exam?
28:07 Path to Canada: Agency or DIY?
31:06 Truth or Myth: No more clinical exams?
38:01 Independent physio responsibilities and practice
40:45 Average salary of Canadian physios
46:30 Advice to colleagues who wants to work in Canada
47:35 Last bites and Takeaway
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[@felippevillahermosa8773]

By far this is the most tedious process I have witnessed so far! Much respect for Miss Reina for her hard work and thoughtfulness to share her experience with us. Thank you PT Meals for another helpful vid for us aspiring PTs who dream to work abroad!

[@PTMEALPodcast]

Thank you so much!

[@ercansarusta677]

Much respect from the UK

[@JoseIgnacio1704]

Thank you! Looking forward to get the licence for work in Canada!

[@PTMEALPodcast]

Best of luck!

[@umutkaragulmez4027]

Quality content as always.

[@galtoqs462]

really informative, thank you!

[@PTMEALPodcast]

Glad it was helpful!

[@pixstories4632]

You look very good. Very nice.

[@yueysgaming9829]

Liked and subscribed 👍

[@whitelily569]

Question for Miss Reina Nakahata, did you have a masters degree in Philippines? Is it still true today that for a Phil PT grad, you only have to study The Introduction to Canadian Healthcare System in order to sit for the Canadian PT licensure exam?

[@swokenxlacalle-yedek1418]

I like this very much, 😘😘

[@PTMEALPodcast]

Thank you so much 😀

[@patenways6785]

I really like the video.😘😘

[@PTMEALPodcast]

I'm glad you like it

[@hansparel7252]

Hi! I would just like to ask if it is required to have a local license to be licensed in canada? Thanks!

[@physiobipul8174]

How possible to get a job offer in PTA from Bangladesh

[@Leneepdodo]

Do you need to be a PT license when you you want to be a physiotherapist in Canada

[@PTMEALPodcast]

Yes, you have to pass their written and clinical exams for you to be registered physiotherapist in Canada.

[@PrincessHanna27]

Are you physiotherapy in California ?

[@PTMEALPodcast]

Yes, the host is.

[@followChristwithme]

For people who are privileged then they can just choose countries to work as PT, but this is not the majority!

[@PTMEALPodcast]

I agree that privilege may play a part in some circumstances, however, the majority of PTs who were able to work abroad were able to do so due to their tenacity, perseverance and hard work, and a bit of luck, timing, and the right people or company to talk to. Everybody has their own circumstances and situations, but to say that privilege was the only factor that worked here negates all the efforts that most PTs went through. I came to the US through an agency without spending any big amount except for the expected paper works needed but other than that I was able to do so without asking for money from my parents or anyone. If someone wants something bad they will surely find a way to do it.

[@shineit5939]

can you help me become a physiotherapist?

[@PTMEALPodcast]

What kind of help do you need?

[@shineit5939]

@@PTMEALPodcast like what school can I learn from?

[@PTMEALPodcast]

@@shineit5939 What country are you from?

[@shineit5939]

@@PTMEALPodcast Benin

[@guinettetabsing4906]

Hi po kailangan po ba may license karin in canada or may exam karin na itetake like npte? Or local license can do?

[@brachiosaurus2230]

Up

[@PTMEALPodcast]

Yes, you have to be licensed in Canada to practice there. They have a written as well as a clinical exam.

[@PTMEALPodcast]

Thanks for this!

[@ar2996c]

⁠@@PTMEALPodcast wala na po ata clinical exam

[@PTMEALPodcast]

Hi there! You're correct. Based on their website, wala ng clinical component ang PCE which is administered by the CAPR (Source: alliancept.org/taking-the-exam/exam-application-information/exam-overview/). However, you still may undergo a clinical exam based on the regulator you are applying to be a physiotherapist. For example, in Ontario and Alberta, they still require foreign educated physio applicants to take a clinical exam (Sources: www.cpta.ab.ca/for-applicants/internationally-educated/ and www.collegept.org/applicants/educated-outside-Canada). If you're applying in Canada, better check your individual regulator requirements and processes (source: alliancept.org/regulator-websites/) I hope that helped.