Quick Glance 2
Legal Notice 29
Preface 30
Read This First 32
Structure of the eBook 32
How to Use the Guide 33
Content Variation 36

UNITED STATES
Overview 39
About Chapters 39
Career in America 41
Introduction 41
WorkSettings 44
Physical Therapist Education 45
The Physical Therapist Assistant 46
Equal Opportunities 47
Accreditation of Education Programs 48
APTA 49
Physical Therapist 50
Nature of Work 50
Working Conditions 53
Employment 53
Qualifications 54
Job Outlook 55
Earnings 57
PT Assistant and Aide 58
Nature of Work 58
Working Conditions 60
Employment 60
Qualifications 61
Job Outlook 62
Earnings 63
Overseas Professionals 65
Credential Verification 65
Credentialing Agencies 66
Examinations 68
Work Authorization 69
NPTE 71
Purpose of Exam 71
Exam Development 72
Eligibility 73
Application for Licensure 74
Exam Administration 74
NPTE Registration 75
Score Transfer Service 75
Prometric Testing Centers 76
Exam Security 76
Exam Security During Testing 78
Preparing for NPTE 79
PEAT 80
Arranging to Take NPTE 80
Identification Number 83
Making Appointment 84
Rescheduling 86
No-Shows and Refunds 87
Taking Examination 88
Admission Requirements 88
Duration 89
Scoring 89
Exam Results and Scoring 96
Scale and Passing scores 97
Retaking the Exam 98
Additional Questions 99
Sample Questions 100
Physical Therapist Examination 100
PT Assistant Examination 101
Helpful Hints 102
Contact Information 105
Jurisprudence Exams 106
NPTE Content 107
Content Outline 107
Physical Therapist 108
Physical Therapist Assistant 119
NPTE Resources 130
Books and Courses 130
PEAT 134
What Do you Get 134
Comparison With Materials 136
Requirements 136
Others 137
Ordering PEAT 138
Credentialing 140
Introduction 140
Credentialing Agencies 142
FCCPT 144
About FCCPT 145
Services Offered by FCCPT 148
Licensing Authorities 155
Statewise List 155
Arizona 156
Associations 181
PT Associations 181
Clinics 189
Physical Therapy Clinics 189
Job Resources 215
Job Search 215
Recruiters 259
Physical Therapist Programs 291
Statewise List 291
PT Assistant Programs 409
Statewise List 409
Immigration 550
How To Access 550
Accommodation 551
How To Access 551
About United States 552
How To Access 552
Useful Links 553
Physical Therapy Links 553

CANADA
Overview 562
About Chapters 562
Physiotherapist 564
Titles 564
Main duties 564
Employment requirements 566
Working Conditions 567
Personal Characteristics 567
Advancement 568
Salary 570
Physiotherapy Assistant 571
Main Duties 571
Working Conditions 573
Personal Characteristics 573
Educational Requirements 574
Advancement 577
Salary 578
Overseas Professionals 579
General Information 579
Multistep Process 581
Credential Verification 584
Requirement 584
Authority 585
Educational Equivalence 585
Time Length 587
Documentation 587
Language Testing 590
Other Information 591
Assessment Agencies 593
Credential Assessment Services in Canada 593
PCE 596
General Information 596
Purpose and Nature of PCE 596
Written Component (Qualifying Exam) 597
Clinical Component (Physiotherapy National Exam) 598
Eligibility 598
Canadian-educated Applicants 598
Non-Canadian-educated Applicants 599
Exam Sites 600
Site Choice 601
Site Assignment 602
Site Change 602
Choice Of Language 602
Written Component (Qualifying Exam) 602
Clinical Component (Physiotherapy National Exam) 603
Change of Language 604
Results 604
Scoring 605
Re-examination 607
Re-scoring 607
Administrative Reconsideration 608
Security Of Test Material 613
Rules Of Conduct 615
Suspected Cheating 617
Orientation Resource 619
Description Of Exam 619
Written Component (Qualifying Exam) 619
Clinical Component (Physiotherapy National Exam) 620
Station Descriptions 621
Candidate Resources 624
Contact Information 625
Reference Materials 625
PCE Blue Print 632
Introduction 632
Examination Blueprint 634
Other Guidelines 635
Areas Evaluated 636
Functions Evaluated 640
Functions Not Evaluated 651
Licensure 654
Introduction 654
Manitoba 655
Basic Entry Requirement 655
Qualification Recognition Practices - 1 657
Qualification Recognition Practices - 2 658
Contact Information 660
Newfoundland 661
Basic Entry Requirement 661
Qualification Recognition Practices - 1 663
Qualification Recognition Practices - 2 664
Contact Information 667
Saskatchewan 667
Basic Entry Requirement 668
Qualification Recognition Practices - 1 669
Qualification Recognition Practices - 2 671
Nova Scotia 674
Basic Entry Requirement 674
Qualification Recognition Practices - 1 676
Qualification Recognition Practices - 2 678
Northwest Territories 681
Basic Entry Requirement 682
Qualification Recognition Practices - 1 684
Qualification Recognition Practices - 2 685
Ontario 687
Basic Entry Requirement 687
Qualification Recognition Practices - 1 689
Qualification Recognition Practices - 2 690
British Columbia 694
Basic Entry Requirement 694
Qualification Recognition Practices -1 696
Qualification Recognition Practices - 2 698
Prince Edward Island 701
Basic Entry Requirement 702
Qualification Recognition Practices - 1 704
Qualification Recognition Practices - 2 706
Alberta 708
Qualification Recognition Practices - 1 710
Qualification Recognition Practices - 2 712
Licensing Authorities 715
Provincial Regulators 715
Job Resources 721
Health Job Sites 721
Evaluation Services 725
Procedure 725
Assessment Services 731
Red Seal Trade 737
Further Education 739
CICIC 739
Higher Education 741
Information Sources 741
Best Universities 745
Recognized Institutions 746
Home Recognition 746
Admission Procedure 747
Language Test 749
Credential Assessment 750
Financial Support 751
Student Visa 752
Immigration 753
How To Access 753
Accommodation 754
How To Access 754
About Canada 755
How To Access 755
Useful Links 756
How To Access 756

UNITED KINGDOM
Overview 758
About Chapters 758
Physiotherapy Career 760
Physiotherapy 760
Chartered physiotherapist 761
Getting Started 763
Work Experience 764
Study Modes 765
Full Time Programmes 765
Part Time Programmes 765
Accelerated Programmes 766
Admission Requirements 766
Financial Assistance 774
Overseas Professionals 776
State Registration 776
EEA Nationals 778
Non-EEA Applicants 781
CSP Membership 782
Work Permits 784
Working Holiday Visa 786
Finding Job 787
Salaries and Hours 789
Private Work 789
Agencies 790
Master’s Degree 791
Educational Programs 793
Degree Programs 793
Organizations 808
Professional Organizations 808
Authorities 812
Health Professions Council 812
Chartered Society of Physiotherapy 812
UK NARIC 813
Clinics 815
Physiotherapy Clinics 815
Job Resources 829
Health Job Sites 829
Other Job Sites 836
Immigration 845
How To Access 845
Accommodation 846
How To Access 846
About United Kingdom 847
How To Access 847
Useful Links 848
Clinical Information 848
Online Journals 850
Gateways 852
Medicines and Health 852
Consumer Health 856
UK Government 857
Publications 859
Education 861
Non-pharmacy 862
International/Overseas 864
Health Links 865
How To Access 876

IRELAND
Overview 878
About Chapters 878
Chartered Physiotherapist 879
Physiotherapy 879
Chartered Physiotherapist 880
Qualities Needed 882
Course 882
Workplace 883
Specialities 883
Working Conditions 885
More Information 886
Physiotherapist Society 888
Contact Information 888
Overseas Professionals 890
EU Physiotherapist 890
Non-EU Physiotherapists 893
Successful Registration 895
UK NARIC 896
Physiotherapy Schools 899
Contact Information 899
Organizations 901
Health Organizations 901
Health Boards 903
Education Links 904
Nursing Associations 906
Royal Colleges 907
Other Associations 907
Job Resources 909
Health Job Sites 909
Nursing Job Sites 910
Immigration 915
How To Access 915
Accommodation 916
How To Access 916
About Ireland 917
How To Access 917
Useful Links 918
Journals 918
Physiotherapy Schools 918
Physiotherapy Resources 919
Medical Websites 921
Hospitals 923
Patient Support Groups 923
How To Access 925

AUSTRALIA
Overview 927
About Chapters 927
Physiotherapy Career 929
Australian Career 929
Overseas Professionals 931
Summary 931
Eligibility Criteria 941
English Requirements 943
AECOP Exam Procedure 944
Screening Examination 944
Clinical Examination 948
Supervised Clinical Practice 950
AECOP Examination 951
General Information 951
Reading References 954
Sample Questions 958
ACOPRA 977
About ACOPRA 977
Contact Information 978
Physiotherapist Boards 980
Regionwise List 980
APA 984
Contact Information 984
Physiotherapy Schools 986
Regionwise List 986
Clinics 991
Physiotherapy Clinics 991
Job Resources 992
Health Job Sites 992
Nursing Job Sites 993
New South Wales 995
Victoria 998
Australian Capital Territory 999
South Australia 1000
Western Australia 1000
Queensland 1001
Immigration 1003
How To Access 1003
Accommodation 1004
How To Access 1004
About Australia 1005
How To Access 1005
Useful Links 1006
Migrant Resources 1006
How To Access 1008

NEW ZEALAND
Overview 1010
About Chapters 1010
Physiotherapist 1012
Tasks and Duties 1012
Personal Requirements 1013
How to Enter Job 1014
Working Conditions 1016
Employment Conditions 1017
Job Market 1018
Job Outlook 1018
Regional Market Details 1020
Health Industry 1026
Industry Overview 1026
Key Statistics 1027
Industry Trends 1028
Regional Market Details 1031
Wellington Region 1031
Canterbury Region 1032
Relevant Contacts 1033
Registration 1037
New Zealand Qualified 1037
Registration Process for New Zealand 1038
Australian Qualified 1039
Application Process 1040
Overseas Qualified 1041
Criteria For Full Registration 1042
Application Process 1043
Physiotherapy Board 1045
Contact Information 1045
Related Organizations 1047
Education 1047
Other Organizations 1048
Associations 1055
Nursing Organization 1055
Royal colleges 1056
Medical Faculties 1057
Professional Organizations 1058
General Associations 1060
Hospitals 1061
District Health Boards 1061
Job Resources 1067
Health Job Sites 1067
Immigration 1069
How To Access 1069
Accommodation 1070
How To Access 1070
About New Zealand 1071
How To Access 1071
Useful Links 1072
New Zealand Resources 1072
World Confederation 1074
International Resources 1076
Evidence Based Practice 1079
Journals 1081
Activity And Lifestyle 1081
Medical Links 1083
General Links 1084
How To Access 1085