Physiotherapy Practice Within The Canadian Health Care Context COURSE (2019 Session)
This online course provides internationally educated physiotherapists with an understanding of the Canadian healthcare system, culture and context for practice.
It meets the Canadian Alliance of Physiotherapy Regulators requirements
Physiotherapists that take this course will be exposed to a diverse range of topics including:
- Canadian Cultural Skills and Roles of the Canadian Physical Therapist
- Client-centered Care
- The Role of the Federal and Provincial Government in Health Care
- Regulations and Scope of Practice
- The Continuum of Care: Where Physiotherapists Work
- Teams and the use of Support Personnel
FEATURES
- Each weekly module is facilitated by a practicing Canadian physiotherapist who will be available to answer questions and give you insight to the Canadian healthcare system.
- The online platform used for the course is available at all times of the day enabling you to choose the time that works for you to complete your assignments.
- There is a discussion board for you to interact with other learners and their instructors.
- This is a good way to build your network with physiotherapists practicing in Canada.
- You will also have access to the University of Toronto Online Resources which can be of additional benefit outside of the course.
LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS
English as a Foreign Language iBT (TOEFL iBT)
Overall score of 92/120 and 21/30 on the writing and speaking sections.
OR
International English Language Testing System (IELTS)
Academic Level Overall band score of 7.0.
OR
Confirmation of your scheduled TOEFL or IELTS test will also be accepted (i.e. payment receipt) during the application process, however a scanned copy of the original document of your results must be submitted before the start of the course.
OR
An average score on the CanTEST (standardized English proficiency test administered by University of Ottawa in Canada) of at least 4, with no component lower than 4, plus an oral interview rating of at least 4.5.
English Language Exemption
You may be exempt from the English language requirements above, if you attended a post-secondary school in a predominantly English speaking country (i.e. Australia, New Zealand, United Kingdom, USA, etc.). A copy of a degree or diploma from the school will be required before the start of the online course.
This 6 week session will run from January 16 to February 26, 2020.
Course fee: $425
Registration deadline January 6, 2020.
NOTE: you will need a computer or laptop with an Internet connection, and basic computer literacy skills.
Also
Class numbers are limited, so if maximum number of applicants is reached, you can either sign up for the next available course date, or receive a refund.
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