Restricted License
A restricted practicing membership in the college is available to individuals who have successfully completed a physical therapy education program that is recognized by the council and have successfully completed the written component of the Canadian Alliance of Physical Therapy Regulators’ Professional Competency Exam (PCE). A restricted practicing license is valid for a maximum 24 months from the date on which the members successfully completed the written component.
A member who holds a restricted practicing license may only practice:
(a) under the direction of a member with a full practicing license who is approved by the council;
(b) in a physical therapy facility or facilities approved by the council; and
(c) in accordance with a supervision agreement and a supervision plan approved by council, which plan is developed for the member by the member’s supervisor and includes provisions for monitoring the member’s practice, for personal intervention, and for any other matters that the member's supervisor or council considers necessary.
**Please view the Restricted Application Tutorial prior to starting the application process.
**Please view the Restricted Application Tutorial prior to starting the application process.
Application Process
Detailed information is available in the SCPT's Restricted License Guidelines.
- Complete the online Application for a Restricted License
- Complete the Jurisprudence Questionnaire under the applicant portal after completing the application
- Submit the SCPT Supervision Agreement Form
- Provide proof of $5,000,000 Professional Liability Insurance (insurance certificate required)
- Provide a copy of your Graduating Degree
- Provide a copy of your passing results for the written Physiotherapy Competency Exam (PCE)
- If you have been registered with another college, submit a Letter of Good Standing from that college or most recent licensing body or have the Regulatory History Form completed
- Provide a completed current Criminal Record Check, including a Vulnerable Sector check.
- Pay the required fees (subject to change without notice):
- $500 Initial registration and Membership fees ($250 after October 1)
- $75 non-refundable initial registration fee
- $75 license monitoring fee
- Total = $650 CAD ($400 after October 1)
Supervision Agreement & Monitoring Tools
- Supervision Agreement
Below are tools for use during the restricted period:
- Monitoring Tool #1 – Chart Audit Template
- Monitoring Tool #2 – Canadian Physiotherapy Assessment of Clinical Performance (ACP)
- Supervision Plan
If you have any questions, please contact us.