credentialing

[DGR81]

guys, can i do the credentialing of my grades here in the Philippines, then send it back via e-mail to the Alliance> thnx guys...

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[sanchill]

I think the credential can only be done in the alliance office in Canada.
I did the credentialing via mail but I registered in Ontario, here is my schedule.

March - April 2007
Sent application form for credentialing with all the documents required
(e.g. IELTS report, Academic report, birth certificate ....., details you can check on the alliance website)
During this period, I was in Hong Kong
It may take up to 22 weeks to complete the credentialing process

Oct 2007
I arrived at Toronto.
My credentialing was completed, it said that I did not have experience in working in Canada and I needed to go thru the PLAR in which I chose a self-study package for learning about the Regulation of Physiotherapy in Canada

Nov 2007
I completed the PLAR and applied for the PCE written exam in Jan 2008

Jan 2008
Written exam

Feb 2008
I received the report from PCE (written)
You may apply for the PCE (practical)
You can apply for the "Certificate for Provisional Practice" with which you can practise under a registered PT's supervision until you receive the result from 1st PCE (practical)

Jun 2008
PCE ( practical exam )

Jul 2008
I received the report for PCE (practical) and apply for the "Independent Certificate"

If you want to know more, you may e-mail to the alliance, their staff is very friendly.

Sanchill

[kavithamil_2003]

Dear Sanchil

I am in the stage of signing in the PLAR agreement form which have to send within March 20th 2009.

I am quite confused in taking the option which they provided, i.e. doing the courses thru Thompson river University or by self-study, I think I need ur guidance. If I get ur email id or contact no. it could be more useful to decide the option asap. My mail id is kavithakrishin@yahoo.com. I am in BC, Canada.

Thanks in advance
Kavi

[sanchill]

hello, Kavi

I was not very interested in the options other than the self-study package because of the traveling time. If you choose the self-study package, you will receive

1) the "Context of Physiotherapy Practice in Canada"
2) an Assessment Tool ( actually, this is some MCs regarding to the above info.)
3) answer key to the Assessment Tool
4) a declaration form ( you need to sign the form declaring that you have completed the self-study package and then find a notary public to co-sign it which may cost ~$60-70 )

You need to
> study the information by yourself
> complete the assessment tool
> check the answers
> complete the declaration form with a notary public
> send the declaration form back to the Alliance.

You can search the notary public in your area by Google.
IF you want to know more about the content of "Context of Physiotherapy Practice in Canada", you can check it in my posts. Actually, my posts are about credentialing process and the PCE.

If you have any questions, you can reply the post or PM me. I check my e-mail everyday.

Sanchill

[kavithamil_2003]

Hi Sanchil

Thanks for your info. Really its ellobrating my hypothesis. I have shortage of my credits in the area od Pharmocology, Research, independent practice, Evidence based practice and multi-disciplinary practice. Do you think I can take these all by self study package. Pls give ur ideas...........

Thanks
Kavi

[sanchill]

hi, Kavi

If I were you, I would take the pharmacology course in the school because I had difficulty to link the drugs and the related diseases together, I think it is better to study it with an instructor.

For Research and Evidence-based Practice, I am sorry that I cannot make any comments as I do not know how much you are familiar with these 2 areas. In Canada, people emphasize a lot on evidence-based practice, especially in the hospitals.

For the multidisciplinary/ independent practice questions, I THINK I ALSO LACKED CREDIT IN THIS AREA AND THAT'S WHY THE ALLIANCE WANTED ME TO GO THROUGH THE PLAR. I feel that taking the self-study package should be good enough

Anyway, these are my opinions only

Sanchill

[kavithamil_2003]

Ya Sanchil

I hope the same to get an instructor for all the credits areas, it could be worthful to gain the creditential points. But onething I feel its very expensive for taking all the credits @ Thompson university. Its cost about $ 2000...


Really I was in dilemma, now after discussing with you, I feel more satisfied.

I am very very thankful to make my decision cleared out Sanchil.

If you dont mine r u working? Where? Can I get ur contact info.....

Takecare
Kavi

[Cristina]

Hi Sanchill,

Hope everything with you. I read your post in the forum and I noticed that when you finished your PLAR in Nov 2007 you're able to take the written exam in Jan 2008. We're you able to book the exam the quick eventhough they have early deadlines? Did you pay for late registration? Hope you can give me info coz Im in the same dilemma when I finished my PLAR. Thanks

[sanchill]

Hi,Cristina

I finished the PLAR self-study package and found a notary public to sign the declaration form. Actually, I finished the self study in early November/ 2007 but it took me some time to book an appointment with a notary public.

The Alliance sent me a letter proofing that I finished the PLAR in late Nov /2007.
With this letter, you can still apply for the written exam even you miss the application deadline and also pre- register for the clinical component.

Sanchill

[Cristina]

Hello Sanchill,

Thanks for the reply. It really give me info on what to do right after I finish my PLAR this September. Now, Im planning to take the PCE on November and hoping that like your situation, they will let me write the exam rather that waiting for the next date which is Jan of next year. Also, I also had the idea of pre-registering for the clinical part. Thank you again.

If you got some tips on preparing for the PCE (written) on what books to read and what topics to focus on, I will greatly appreciate it. You can also email me at sophiekitty@ymail.com

Cristina

[sudhakar]

hai,
I have got the report of my credentials,which says I lack in following
5. knowledge area: evaluation and research
(a) the assessment determines if you completed course work and sufficient credits in
- research design and methodology/ research methods
- critical appraisal/scientific literature review; and
- statistics / biostatics

we will also give credits to any of the following courses. this means that if the program you completed included the above courses but you did not have enough credits in those courses, we will give credits to any of the following courses:

- calculus, thesis or individual research project

(b) Assessment outcome - course work
we did not find evidence of any course work in
- research design and methodology / research methods;
- critical appraisal/ scientific literature review; and
- statistics / biostatistics

(c) Assessment outcome - credits
you have not met the minimum number of credits we require in this area because we
did not find evidence of sufficient credits in this area.

Based on the documentation you provided, we determined that you completed three (3) credits in this knowledge area. in section 5(a), we have listed the courses that we can consider for credits.

6.Foundational knowledge area: professional and integrated practice
(a) the assessment determines if you completed course work and sufficient credits in
- independent practice / autonomous practice / primary care
- evidence-based practice
- professional conduct, ethics and standards of practice
- inter-professional practice, multidisciplinary practice, health care team and consultation;
- principles of physiotherapy management and administration (e.g., information systems, marketing, human and fiscal resource management, business management); and
- case based integration, integrated practice, integrated tutorials, synthesis in special
themes, professional consolidation and reflective practice.

we will also give credits to any of the following courses. this means that if the program you completed included the above courses but you did not have enough credits in those courses, we will give credits to any of the following courses:

- physiotherapy in long term conditions, health management across the continuum, professional transition, education and advocacy, program evaluation (quality assurance).

(b) Assessment outcome - course work
we did not find evidence of any course work in
- independent practice / autonomous practice / primary care;
- evidence-based practice;
- professional conduct, ethics and standards of practice
- principles of physiotherapy management and administration (e.g., information
systems,marketing, human and fiscal resource management, business
management); and
- case based integration, integrated practice, integrated tutorials, synthesis in
special themes, professional consolidation and reflective practice.

(c) Assessment outcome - credits
you have met the minimum number of credits we require in this area


Criterion 6: context of physiotherapy practice in Canada

the applicant completed university- level education or supervised clinical education that reflects the need for autonomous, safe, effective and ethical practice within the Canadian health context. Alternatively, there is evidence the applicant has prior learning that reflects the need for autonomous, safe, effective and ethical practice within the Canadian health context.

Assessment outcome:
You have not met criterion 6. we have attached information on how to fulfill this requirement. contact our credentialing officer by phone once you have selected on option.

can I do all the abive courses online?from where?How long it will take?

[nikhilkasar]

Hey Physios ,
I have completed bachleors in PT from india, and am planing to do masters in PT from UK's Sheffield hallam univ. my degree would be MSc APPLYING PHYSIOTHERAPY (NEUROLOGICAL) now after i complete it i want to practice in canada and i know nothing about it like is this degree valid there n what would be the process to get license of canada?
can i apply for canadian license on bachelors degree??????
PLEASE REPLY AS THIS IS GETTING ON MY NERVES ..........
YOUR HELPING HAND WILL BE A GREAT HELP TO ME.
YOURS NIKHIL

[nilsej]

hi everyone and sudhakar

i have same results like you so wht you have choose and how it works.
my credential process is going on. they have sent me results and said u need to take PLAR programme and it says


5. knowledge area: evaluation and research
(a) the assessment determines if you completed course work and sufficient credits in
- research design and methodology/ research methods
- critical appraisal/scientific literature review; and
- statistics / biostatics

we will also give credits to any of the following courses. this means that if the program you completed included the above courses but you did not have enough credits in those courses, we will give credits to any of the following courses:

- calculus, thesis or individual research project

(b) Assessment outcome - course work
we did not find evidence of any course work in
- research design and methodology / research methods;
- critical appraisal/ scientific literature review; and
- statistics / biostatistics

(c) Assessment outcome - credits
you have not met the minimum number of credits we require in this area because we
did not find evidence of sufficient credits in this area.

Based on the documentation you provided, we determined that you completed three (3) credits in this knowledge area. in section 5(a), we have listed the courses that we can consider for credits.

6.Foundational knowledge area: professional and integrated practice
(a) the assessment determines if you completed course work and sufficient credits in
- independent practice / autonomous practice / primary care
- evidence-based practice
- professional conduct, ethics and standards of practice
- inter-professional practice, multidisciplinary practice, health care team and consultation;
- principles of physiotherapy management and administration (e.g., information systems, marketing, human and fiscal resource management, business management); and
- case based integration, integrated practice, integrated tutorials, synthesis in special
themes, professional consolidation and reflective practice.

we will also give credits to any of the following courses. this means that if the program you completed included the above courses but you did not have enough credits in those courses, we will give credits to any of the following courses:

- physiotherapy in long term conditions, health management across the continuum, professional transition, education and advocacy, program evaluation (quality assurance).

(b) Assessment outcome - course work
we did not find evidence of any course work in
- independent practice / autonomous practice / primary care;
- evidence-based practice;
- professional conduct, ethics and standards of practice
- principles of physiotherapy management and administration (e.g., information
systems,marketing, human and fiscal resource management, business
management); and
- case based integration, integrated practice, integrated tutorials, synthesis in
special themes, professional consolidation and reflective practice.

(c) Assessment outcome - credits
you have met the minimum number of credits we require in this area


Criterion 6: context of physiotherapy practice in Canada

the applicant completed university- level education or supervised clinical education that reflects the need for autonomous, safe, effective and ethical practice within the Canadian health context. Alternatively, there is evidence the applicant has prior learning that reflects the need for autonomous, safe, effective and ethical practice within the Canadian health context.

Assessment outcome:
You have not met criterion 6. we have attached information on how to fulfill this requirement. contact our credentialing officer by phone once you have selected on option.


so how plar will work ..
if anyone can give me any suggetions its appritiated

[sudhakar]

Hi Nilsej,
How are you?you can ask your college to send additional documents or you can fill the PLAR form and send to Alliance(they will give all information about PLAR).In my case i have requeste my college to provide additional documents to Alliance.
Best of luck,
Sudhakar.

[nilsej]

thank you sudhakar
i think i will apply for PLAR
Because our college won't send now
anymore documents.

[sudhakar]

Hi Nilsej and all,
how long it took in your case to complete your PLAR course?

[nilsej]

hi sudahakar
did u start your PLAR?
If yes wht courses they have give to u and how much time it will take to finish it?
In my case my college has sent documents and alliance is reviewing it.so i dont know when they will give me reply?

[sudhakar]

hi sudahakar
did u start your PLAR?
If yes wht courses they have give to u and how much time it will take to finish it?
In my case my college has sent documents and alliance is reviewing it.so i dont know when they will give me reply?

Hi,
I have sent my PLAR application 6 weeks back but yet no reply from them.I am very upset about it, but we can do nothing other than waiting.
sudhakar.

[nilsej]

hi sudhakar
even with me they are taking so long for taking decision they got my all docs from college and even from my employer but havnt response yet. so i dont know when i will finish all this and exams .... so when u r planning to come to canada?

[rohitsawalkar.physio]

hii

@Sudhakar and Nilsej

I have recivied my result as lacking in just one stuf viz.


professional conduct, ethics and standards of practice

principles of physiotherapy management and administration (e.g., information systems, marketing, human and fiscal resource management, business management);


Do you guyz have an idea that Can I take this course through PLAR on a self study package and how much time would it take for me to complete just these two topics?

If anyone knows abt it I would appreciate your inputs

Thankx

Rohit

[nilsej]

hi Rohit

I dont have any idea but i think it should be there so you can call ur credential officer and ask that u want to do self study so they will guide you.

[yelufem]

Good day physios.I think sanchill was not explanatory enough as regards PLAR.U see ,context of physio practice in canada is different from the PLAR u have to do if u have shortcomings in ur programme.The Alliance made it clear that context of PT practice in canada is available on self study but PLAR is only available in some institutions across canada.The alliance just recommended Thomson rivers U to a physio friend to make up for the deficiencies in evidence based practice.I could see that the Alliance is not out to discourage anybody but to guild physios across the world thru securing a space in canadian health care in an organised manner.I am also waiting for my result.merry xmas.yelufem.

[yelufem]

Good day physios.I think sanchill did not clearify some issues.The context of physio practice in canada is different from the PLAR u will have to do due to some shortcomings in ur training.The alliance makes context of physio practice available on self study while PLAR prog are offered in some intitutions across canada.The alliance recommended Thompson rivers to a physio friend who had deficiency in evidence based practice.I am also waiting patiently for my result.merry xmas friends.yelufem.

[prabu.T]

hi guyz
this is prabu a physio from india,i hav completed my BPT in Nov 2007. im planing to migrate to canada in student visa for the sep intake. i just wanted to know wether u people migrated to canada thru student visa or jusz by applying PR from home country? if thru student visa, wat was d courses u chose? any suggestion for a 1 yr program for physiotherapists in canada. is it possible to meet out the credential lags by takin appropriate physio related course there in canada? waitin 4 ur sugesstions.