Physiotherapists promote good health by encouraging their clients to improve and increase control over their own lives. There are more than 12,000 physiotherapists licensed to practice in Canada. A physiotherapist's role in your health care Physiotherapists provide valuable health care for people throughout their lifespan - from birth to old age. Physiotherapists enter the profession with a university degree. There are 13 university-based physiotherapy academic programs in Canada.
Students also serve clinical internships.
Graduates earn a Bachelor's degree in physiotherapy upon completion of their courses. Most Canadian university programs also offer further study at the post-graduate level. The purpose of regulation is to ensure a standard of service to the public. Complaints by the public against a physiotherapist are handled by the regulatory board. However, you always have the freedom to choose your own physiotherapist.