Rehab programs

Audiologist
Occupational Therapy
Physical Therapy
Speech-Language Pathology

Audiologist

What do I need to practice audiology in Canada?

To learn more about audiology, including its scope of practice, you are encouraged to browse resources on the Speech-Language & Audiology Canada (SAC) website.

To practice as an audiologist in Canada, you’ll need:

Completion of a Canadian-accredited audiology program.
Registration with the regulatory body in the province or territory you wish to practice in.

_{(Speech-Language & Audiology Canada, 2023)}

How do I apply?

To apply to an audiology program, you may apply:

Through Ontario Rehabilitation Sciences Programs Application Service (ORPAS) for Ontario audiology (AUD) programs.
Through the Centralized Application Service for Communication Science & Disorders Programs (CSDCAS) for audiology programs in the U.S.
Individual program websites for programs not found within ORPAS or CSDCAS.

The application process may consist of the following components:

Personal information
Personal statement
Autobiographical sketch (ABS)
Referees/letters of reference

Transcript(s), including prerequisites (if applicable)
Standardized test results (i.e. Casper)
Interviews and/or assessments (program-specific)

Occupational Therapy

What do I need to practice occupational therapy in Canada?

To learn more about occupational therapy, including its scope of practice, you are encouraged to browse resources on the Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists (CAOT) website.

To practice as an occupational therapist in Canada, you’ll need:

Completion of a Canadian-accredited occupational therapy program.
Completion of the National Occupational Therapy Certification Exam (NOTCE).
License or registration with the associated regulator/governing body where you would like to practice.

_{(Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists, n.d.)}

How do I apply?

To apply to an occupational therapy program, you may apply:

Through Ontario Rehabilitation Sciences Programs Application Service (ORPAS) for Ontario occupational therapy (OT) programs.
Through the Occupational Therapist Centralized Application Service (OTCAS) for occupational therapy programs in the U.S.
Through individual program websites for programs not found within ORPAS or OTCAS.

The application process may consist of the following components:

Personal information
Personal statement
Autobiographical sketch (ABS)
Referees/letters of reference

Transcript(s), including prerequisites (if applicable)
Standardized test results (i.e. Casper)
Interviews and/or assessments (program-specific)

Physical Therapy

What do I need to practice physical therapy in Canada?

To learn more about physical therapy, including its scope of practice, you are encouraged to browse resources on the Canadian Physiotherapy Association (CPA) website.

To practice as a physiotherapist/physical therapist in Canada, you’ll need:

Completion of a Canadian-accredited physical therapy program.
Completion of the Physiotherapy Competency Exam (PCE) written component.
License or registration with the associated regulator/governing body where you would like to practice.

_{(Canadian Physiotherapy Association, n.d.)}

How do I apply?

To apply to a physical therapy program, you may apply:

Through Ontario Rehabilitation Sciences Programs Application Service (ORPAS) for Ontario physical therapy/physiotherapy (PT) programs.
Through the Physical Therapy Centralized Application Service (PTCAS) for physical therapy programs in the U.S.
Through individual program websites for programs not found within ORPAS or PTCAS.

The application process may consist of the following components:

Personal information
Personal statement
Autobiographical sketch (ABS)
Referees/letters of reference

Transcript(s), including prerequisites (if applicable)
Standardized test results (i.e. Casper)
Interviews and/or assessments (program-specific)

What do I need to practice speech-language pathology in Canada?

To learn more about speech-language pathology, including its scope of practice, you are encouraged to browse resources on the Speech-Language & Audiology Canada (SAC) website.

To practice as a speech-language pathologist in Canada, you’ll need:

Completion of a Canadian-accredited speech-language pathology program.
Registration with the regulatory body in the province or territory you wish to practice in.

_{(Speech-Language & Audiology Canada, 2023)}

How do I apply?

To apply to a speech-language pathology program, you may apply:

Through Ontario Rehabilitation Sciences Programs Application Service (ORPAS) for Ontario speech-language pathology (SLP) programs.
Through the Centralized Application Service for Communication Science & Disorders Programs (CSDCAS) for speech-language pathology programs in the U.S.
Individual program websites for programs not found within ORPAS or CSDCAS.

The application process may consist of the following components:

Personal information
Personal statement
Autobiographical sketch (ABS)
Referees/letters of reference

Transcript(s), including prerequisites (if applicable)
Standardized test results (i.e. Casper)
Interviews and/or assessments (program-specific)

Learn more about: College programs

Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists. (n.d.). Become an OT/OTA. https://caot.ca/site/becomeanota/overview?nav=sidebar&banner=1#:~:text=rehabilitation%20program%20development.-,Becoming%20an%20occupational%20therapist,-Occupational%20therapists%20are

Canadian Physiotherapy Association. (n.d.) Becoming a PT or PTA. https://physiotherapy.ca/advocacy/about-physiotherapy-in-canada/becoming-a-pt-or-pta/

Speech-Language & Audiology Canada. (2023). Speech-language pathologists and audiologists. https://www.sac-oac.ca/joining-the-profession/about-s-lps-aud-and-cha/