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Physiotherapist Licence: Moving from Prince Edward Island to Alberta

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The short answer

Direct transfer

Applicants currently registered in another Canadian province or territory (except Nunavut) with a similar register or license type may be eligible for a streamlined registration process without retaking the entry-to-practice exam.

Source
“If you are registered in Canada (except Nunavut), you may be eligible for a streamlined registration process.”
cpta.ab.ca/for-applicants/registered-in-canada-general-register/gen...

Both provinces

Licensed in Prince Edward IslandMoving to Alberta
Licence status Licence required Licence required
Regulator Prince Edward Island College of Physiotherapy College of Physiotherapists of Alberta
Guide Physiotherapist in Prince Edward Island Physiotherapist in Alberta

Steps to transfer

  1. Apply to General Register

    Source
    “If you are registered in Canada (except Nunavut), you may be eligible for a streamlined registration process.”
    cpta.ab.ca/for-applicants/registered-in-canada-general-register/gen...

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