External Online Courses, Workshops + Resources
Physiotherapy Practice in the Canadian Healthcare System
This online course provides the Internationally Educated Physiotherapist (IEPT) with a broad overview of the practice of physiotherapy within the context of the Canadian healthcare system. Topics include an overview of the organization of health care in Canada, the role, scope and function of physiotherapists within this system, their legal requirements, and the key competencies required to practice within Canada.
Online Mastering Multiple Choice Exam Course
This online course is run by the Faculty of Rehabilitation Medicine as a Professional Development Course. If you have questions regarding the course contact sdrefs@ualberta.ca.
Students will develop strategies for studying for and writing a Multiple Choice Question (MCQ) Exam. This course is designed for Internationally or Canadian educated physical therapists who are preparing for writing MCQ exams, including the written (Qualifying) component of the Canadian Alliance National Physiotherapy Competency Exam.
It includes several self-paced modules that are completed before a practice MCQ Physiotherapy Examination. All modules and the exam are completed online (no attendance required). Students will receive feedback on study plans and their performance in the practical exam.
This course does not provide a general review of physiotherapy practice.
OSCE Workshops
The Department of Physical Therapy is offering a one-day workshop on strategies for preparing for and writing an Objective Structured Clinical Exam (OSCE). This workshop is designed for internationally or Canadian educated physical therapists who are preparing for the clinical component of the Canadian Alliance National Physiotherapy Competency Exam.
The workshop will NOT provide "bridging" or a content review of physical therapy practice in Canada, but rather strategies for any OSCE exam. Attendees will develop skills and strategies for writing OSCE examinations.