Where to begin? applying for work in Canada

[wps7ng]

Hey!
New to physio bob! Im an undergrad, in my final year, qualify June 2010
Looking to find work in BC Canada, where do i begin? what registration & exams do i have to do? its all a bit confusing with out advice (ie exam boards/ registration/ work visa etc etc)
please can some one help!!
many thanks


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[Trina Ferrer]

The first thing you should do is to start having your credentials recognized. Visit the alliance's website to find out the requirements needed. The process takes between 16 to 22 weeks. Once the Alliance decides that you do not need to take additional courses, then you can register to sit for the PCE written exam. After you pass, you can try and find a job while reviewing for the practical exam. After you've passed that, then you can fully register with the College of Physiotherapists in BC and be able to independently practice.

That's it in a nutshell I guess =)

Good Luck!

[PhysioNeel]

The first thing you should do is to start having your credentials recognized. Visit the alliance's website to find out the requirements needed. The process takes between 16 to 22 weeks. Once the Alliance decides that you do not need to take additional courses, then you can register to sit for the PCE written exam. After you pass, you can try and find a job while reviewing for the practical exam. After you've passed that, then you can fully register with the College of Physiotherapists in BC and be able to independently practice.

That's it in a nutshell I guess =)

Good Luck!

hello, do you nwo how to register for a PCE exam? should i do this once ive sent my application to Alliance? when should i look for jobs/apply for jobs/ move to cananda? many thanks

[yelufem]

Hello everybody. U must first be credentialed by the Alliance.You will find details here: www.alliancept.org.If your training is found to be surfficiently equivalent to Canadian trained physio u would be adviced by the Alliance to sit for PCE theory.U may start seeking or secure job at this stage.BC would also allow u to practice b4 sitting for the next available PCE under the supervision of a licenced physio.
If your training is found not be equivalent to canadian trained,the Alliance might develop a make up for u.All could take a minimum of 3-6months.Generally speaking credentialing + make up courses could span thru a year.
Just my shot.yelufem.

[PhysioNeel]

awesome thanks, so get credentialed first (which may take a few months) then they'll give me advice to take a theory exam? as in will they send info about an theory exam? shoudl i then take the exam and then go to canada or go to canada and then take the theory exam?
thanks

[yelufem]

PhysioNeel, thanks for your kind words.The moment the Alliance certified your training to be substantially equivalent to Canadian trained physio,U shall be communicated to the effect by the Alliance.The alliance would then advise u to register for the next available PCE theory which u must pay for to be consider ready for it.At this stage most employer would be ready to hire u in BC knowing you are eligible to take PCE exam the moment u arrive canada.They would be willing to give emploment letter and other documents which u would tender at the embassy towards obtaining your work visa.
You may start to practise under supervision in BC before taking your exams.
Hope this helps.yelufem

[PhysioNeel]

Yelufem, many thanks for your guidance, so when i get certified, it sounds straight forward, they tell me about the PCE theory, and jobs will become available for me, how about immigration? what part of the process is that? should i apply for immigration at the same time? and how about the college of physiotherapists in canada? when do i register with them?
much appreciated

[yelufem]

Yes. The moment you paid for the PCE and an employer willing to hire u,part of the process is registration with college of physio of BC.You will be required to pay reg fee, not too expensive. U will then be issued interim registration pending your writing the next available PCE.
Immigration comes in the moment your employer forwarded the employment letter and LMO to u.At this time you do many of the process simultaneously with the assistance of your employer.With the letter and LMO,the coast is clear to file for your work visa in your country canadian embassy.Processing may take minimum of 3mths.yelufem.

[fatexyman]

Dear Yelufem...I'm a Nigerian trained PT.almost done with my credentialling. where do you advice I look forward to settle down in BC..I look forward to your response.

[PhysioNeel]

Yes. The moment you paid for the PCE and an employer willing to hire u,part of the process is registration with college of physio of BC.You will be required to pay reg fee, not too expensive. U will then be issued interim registration pending your writing the next available PCE.
Immigration comes in the moment your employer forwarded the employment letter and LMO to u.At this time you do many of the process simultaneously with the assistance of your employer.With the letter and LMO,the coast is clear to file for your work visa in your country canadian embassy.Processing may take minimum of 3mths.yelufem.

hey all thank you for your advice, my alliance documents have been sent and mostly accepted, a few additional bits so i'm sending those off today, and ive applied for an exam, is there anything i can do in the mean time?

thank you so much
neel

[PhysioNeel]

Hey all..
The alliance have accredited my UK degree!!! wooop woop.. so can I party now?
I wanna apply to work in BC, does anyone know how long it takes? ive applied for the written exam.. starting in April..
also...
what do i do about insurance and supervisors?
thankyou

hey all thank you for your advice, my alliance documents have been sent and mostly accepted, a few additional bits so i'm sending those off today, and ive applied for an exam, is there anything i can do in the mean time?

thank you so much
neel

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Hey all..
The alliance have accredited my UK degree!!! wooop woop.. so can I party now?
I wanna apply to work in BC, does anyone know how long it takes? ive applied for the written exam.. starting in April..
also...
what do i do about insurance and supervisors?
thankyou

hey all thank you for your advice, my alliance documents have been sent and mostly accepted, a few additional bits so i'm sending those off today, and ive applied for an exam, is there anything i can do in the mean time?

thank you so much
neel

[khushi ji]

Hey all..
The alliance have accredited my UK degree!!! wooop woop.. so can I party now?
I wanna apply to work in BC, does anyone know how long it takes? ive applied for the written exam.. starting in April..
also...
what do i do about insurance and supervisors?
thankyou




- - - Updated - - -

Hey all..
The alliance have accredited my UK degree!!! wooop woop.. so can I party now?
I wanna apply to work in BC, does anyone know how long it takes? ive applied for the written exam.. starting in April..
also...
what do i do about insurance and supervisors?
thankyou

CONGRATULATIONS! Must be a huge relief.