《Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice》 ›› 2019, Vol. 25 ›› Issue (12): 1485-1488.doi: 10.3969/j.issn.1006-9771.2019.12.020

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Characteristic of Physiotherapists Certification in Canada and Implication for China

LIU Chang-ya   

  1. Institute of Physical Education of Soochow University, Suzhou, Jiangsu 215021, China
  • Received:2019-02-25 Revised:2019-03-21 Published:2019-12-25 Online:2019-12-26
  • Contact: LIU Chang-ya, E-mail: liuchangya@suda.edu.cn E-mail:liuchangya@suda.edu.cn
  • Supported by:
    Supported by Social Science Foundation of Jiangsu Province (No. 13TYB003)

Abstract: This article researched on the regulator, accreditation institution, basic conditions of physiotherapists' certification, and the main contents of the examination in Canada. It was found that the Canadian physiotherapists' qualification certification has the characteristics of emphasizing professional literacy, emphasizing the assessment of clinical practice ability and strict and impartial assessment process. For certification of physiotherapists' professional qualification in China, it is important to focus on professional literacy, emphasize clinical practice ability, and make process fair and accurate.

Key words: Canada, physiotherapist, certification of practicing qualification, characteristics, review

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