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Physiotherapists

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What You Need | Educational Programs | Useful Experience | Useful High School Subjects
 

What You Need


You must have a professional master's degree in physiotherapy and a period of supervised practical training.

To practise, you must be registered or licensed with the regulatory board in the province/territory where you'll work. You may also need to complete the Physiotherapy National Exam administered by the Alliance of Physiotherapy Regulatory Boards.

With experience and additional training, you may move up the ranks to become a manager such as director of physiotherapy, open your own private practice or teach at university.

Most recent entrants have an undergraduate university degree.

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Required/Related Educational Programs*


Rehabilitation Medicine (U590)- U590

Physical Education (U240)- U240

* These educational programs are listed in the order in which they are most likely to supply graduates to this occupation.


Useful Experience/Skills


Multidisciplinary teamwork

Proposal writing

Business and financial management

Committee work

Interpersonal skills

Program development


Useful High School Subjects


Physics

Biology

Math

English