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College of Physiotherapists of Ontario

The College of Physiotherapists of Ontario (CPO) is the governing body for physiotherapists in Ontario. The Office of the Fairness Commissioner (OFC) oversees the registration practices of the college to ensure that they are transparent, objective, impartial and fair for anyone who wants to practise as a physiotherapist in this province.

Fair Registration Practices (FRP) Report, 2010

Applications to Practise Processed by the CPO in 2010
Jan. 1 to Dec. 31 Jurisdiction Where Applicants Received Their Training Total
Ontario Other Canadian Provinces USA Other International Unknown
New applications received2694516670397
Applicants who became members2694416670396

Fair Registration Practices (FRP) Report, 2009
Audit Report

In a July 2009 guide to help regulators conduct reviews of their entry-to-practice requirements, the OFC drew attention to certain promising practices of the CPO:

Bridging Program: The Ryerson Bridging Program for internationally educated physiotherapists was launched in January 2009.

For a description of all OFC-monitored developments for this profession for 2009, see the 2009-2010 Annual Report.

Applications to Practise Processed by the CPO in 2009
Jan. 1 to Dec. 31 Jurisdiction Where Applicants Received Their Training Total
Ontario Other Canadian Provinces USA Other International Unknown
New applications received2854428980455
Applicants who became members2844427970452

Fair Registration Practices (FRP) Report, 2008

Applications to Practise Processed by the CPO in 2008
Jan. 1 to Dec. 31 Jurisdiction Where Applicants Received Their Training Total
Ontario Other Canadian Provinces USA Other International Unknown
New applications received20937251190390
Applicants who became members20435231100372

During the fall and winter of 2007-2008, the OFC undertook a study of the CPO to understand its 2007 registration practices and establish baseline data and information. PDF

The CPO uses the following outside organization/s to assess the qualifications of its applicants:

The College of Physiotherapists of Ontario falls under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care.

CPO The OFC does not assess credentials, handle complaints or intervene in particular cases. Our mandate is one of systemic change. Please contact the CPO for further information about your ability to practise as a physiotherapist in Ontario.

Assessment Highlight

The college ensures that the assessments of the Canadian Alliance of Physiotherapy Regulators are transparent, objective, impartial and fair.