Physiotherapy Competency Examination in Canada

[rebe]

Is there any possibility to receive examples of previous PCE exams and how?

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[confusedPT]

hello guys!

Im new to this site and Im going to take the written exam this coming november, im from vancouver, is there any of you here who knows where to find some practice questions. I took the exam last july but unfortunately I failed, I guess it took me by surprise because the questions are very vague and the answers are nowhere to be found (some says it logical--i agree). Even american or australian nationsl questions are well appreciated. Anybosy can email me - [email protected]. Thanks.

[mira_16]

Anyone preparing for this in March??
I did poorly on the INterpretation and planning section and I have no clue how to improve on this..can someone advise me please!!!!!!! I'm sooo desperate!

[physiodawg]

Hi All,

I am a physio working in London and I am currently going through the process of obtaining accreditation to sit for the PCE. I am hoping to sit in July. From what I am gathering here, very little is known about the exam unless one has done it before. It seems unnecessarily difficult to prepare for.

However, I am open to any advice that anyone can give. The huge reading list given by the Alliance is close to useless for preparing for an exam; i.e read all the physio books known to humankind. Any guides on 3 or 4 core texts?

What are the exams trying to test? Basic knowledge? differential diagnoses? I'm just trying to get a steer on how to study.

Are there any physios who have cyber study groups?

Physiodawg

[northyorkboy]

Hi,
I am looking for a study group in Toronto or North York. Got lots of materials, need training partners.

Best wishes to you all,
The Northyorkboy

[northyorkboy]

Hi,

For you wanting to pass the theoretical, please look up my previous posts.

NOT all the books on the Alliance list are useful.

I mentioned what was most important.

Now I am looking into Scott M. Giles PTEXAM, to see how useful it would be for the practial.

Will tell you my opinion next week.

Until "desperately seeking Susan"=study partners for practical exam.

Best wishes.

The Northyorkboy

[northyorkboy]

Hi,

I want to start repeating asap and I am looking for study pals. After 2 weeks nobody in TO interested? What's going on? Is it me or is the circumstances?

Best wishes

The Northyorkboy

[nemo81]

hi Northyorkboy,
from now i have only 3 mnths 2 study and prepare 4 the PCE exz....i m very worried ....dont knw vat 2 do.....could u please tell me vat kind of preparation i should do.....sticking to these two books wud be sufficient......and is there any canadian sample papers that i shud do......i really have no time.......ur response wud be muchly appreciated

[pooneh]

Hi everyone:
I am a physiotherapist from Iran and I wanna know if you can help me to find a way to pass this stupid PCE ????? I can not find any sample questions and also no body knows the answers for the questions really!!!!! can anybody help please I really apreciate it.
thanks

[northyorkboy]

Hi, Nemo,

Yeah, I found that for the written the two books were enough, but you got to know Colby and Kisner really by heart.

There are some information required about modalities US, Electro, but the ones in the Guide are enough.

Wikipedia, as I said, for brachial, lumbar, sacral plexus and every muscle and action that they involve.

Also, know the convex-concave rule for joints.

Ethics: respect patient's wishes, do not disclose therapy but with patient's permission, there is a book on ethics by Hebert, that you could read, but it is loss of time.

Colby and Kisner, again.

So, where are you located? In TO maybe?

Best wishes,

NYB

[northyorkboy]

Hi, Nemo,

Yeah, I found that for the written the two books were enough, but you got to know Colby and Kisner really by heart.

There are some information required about modalities US, Electro, but the ones in the Guide are enough.

Wikipedia, as I said, for brachial, lumbar, sacral plexus and every muscle and action that they involve.

Also, know the convex-concave rule for joints.

Ethics: respect patient's wishes, do not disclose therapy but with patient's permission, there is a book on ethics by Hebert, that you could read, but it is loss of time.

Colby and Kisner, again.

So, where are you located? In TO maybe?

Best wishes,

NYB

[nemo81]

hi NYB,
thanx for the reply .......i m in Vancouver........can u give me some idea which electrical mpodalities to study for.......coz i guess only few r in practice........will start 2 study hard now.....thanx a lot again.

[northyorkboy]

Hi Nemo,

Look in the Study Guide by Bates. That should be enough for the theoretical. Know contraindications and side effects.

In my opinion and in the opinion of several other people I talked to, the questions on the Alliance website are at a lower level of difficulty than those at the actual exam.

Know your anatomy really well, wikipedia can be of great help.

Forget for now (if it is the written) about Magee, it is far too detailed. The tests in the Study Guide were enough for me. But again, I cannot say how important it is to know everything in Colby and Kisner.

Best wishes,
NYB


I reissue my invitation for study pals. Anybody interested in TO area?

Best wishes,

Manuel

[raggedblossm]

Hi guys - anyone know exactly where in Toronto they do the Written exam?

I am approved for the March exam and need to start planning my trip down. No details on venue in the package they mailed me.

Tx,
Linda

[Gabriela]

Hi Northyorkboy,
I am interested to join a study group even though I did not finish yet with the written exam. I hope this practice will help me anyway.
Gabriela

[raggedblossm]

Hi Gabriela,

In case you are interested we have an online MSN study group going for the March/May written PCE exams. None of us so far are in the Toronto area, but we can have discussions online.

Our next meeting will be on Friday, Feb. 8th at 3:30pm EST (Canada) which is 8:30pm in the UK.

The topic is Ortho:
Fractures and Ligamentous injuries of the lower limb.

If you are interested in joining look for me on msn as
[email protected] or email me at that address.

All the best for your studies,
Linda

[Mlaura]

Hi! I am writing my PCE in March. Has any of you tried the practice questions from NPTE Review&Study Guide? I don't seem to get through them and I'm wondering if the Canadian exam is similar to those. Do they ask stuff like interpreting blood tests or knowing drug side effects?

[northyorkboy]

Hi Gabriela,

Thanks, I hope we'll get it. When you wanna meet?

Best wishes,

NYB

[northyorkboy]

For Mlaura:

Focus on the clinic questions; the American book has lots of administration questions that "you do not need to focus on so much...".

The general opinion is that the exam questions are of higher level of difficulty than the ones posted on the Canadian Alliance webside.

I would say do all the practice questions that you can find, in the clinical field, and focus very much on the matter in Colby and the Sullivan guide.

Best wishes,

Manuel

[drspecialist]

hi friends

I have The 2007 National Physical Therapy Examination Review & Study Guide, by Susan O'Sullivan and Raymond Siegelman, helps to prepare for the NPTE and the PCE, as well as 3 complete computer-generated simulated examinations. Included also are studying and test-taking strategies, up-to-date information about the Licensure process, and answer rationales to help pinpoint which areas to study.
Content chapters reflect the latest test information, and tables and figures have been included to aid in studying for the exam. In addition, our exclusive practice exam software conforms to the new exam format and includes THREE complete exams--with 600 practice questions--to give you the practice you need before you take the exam.

The Review & Study Guide contains:


Information on Obtaining a License in USA
New Content Outline of the National Physical Therapy Examination
Examination Procedures and Grading
Simulated Exams and Answer Rationales
Test Taking Hints

Chapters are Consistent with the Guide to Physical Therapist Practice (692 PAGES):

Musculoskeletal Physical Therapy
Neuromuscular Physical Therapy
Cardiovascular Physical Therapy
Pulmonary Physical Therapy
Pathological and Psychological Conditions
Pediatric Physical Therapy
Geriatric Physical Therapy
Foundations of Exercise
Physical Agents and Modalities
Gait, Functional Devices, Ergonomics and Training
Administration, Ethics, Insurance, Legal Standards
Education & Consultation
Research
Integumentary Physical Therapy

N.B. The examination CD is included. This book is useful for people interested to work in USA or Canada as a physiotherapist.
so if you are interested e-mail me please on [email protected]
The book is used like new in very good condition with the CD.
THANKS

[vshivananda]

study Sullivan. it will give u a good idea

[Rajini]

hi guys am looking for a study group for written exam for july exam...2008 P/z let me know
Thz

[angela1969]

hi
we have an online study group sey up at the mo we meet at around 8pm uk time, we are on msn, my email is [email protected], if anyone would like to join

[shirinmunir]

HI Rajini,
i am planning o give exam in july. i stay in toronto.we can meet and discuss

[ilaphysio]

Hi frnz,

Happy to meet u all here.i want to know whether the exams ll b conducted only in canada or can write in any other country.....plz anyone reply

ALL D VERY BEST 4 preparing for exams..

[nemo81]

hiii there.....i m preparing for the written exz....but i m confused abt the pattern of the exam.....can anybody please give me some idea about the pattern of the exam......do we have to learn research and methodology as well.....coz i think it is imp for the NPTE exz.......if there is anybody who has taken the PCE please do shed some light on the exz......response will be highly appreciated......thanx