Your feedback is important!
Please review the draft Standards of Practice and provide your feedback by Saturday, May 30, 2026.
If you have any questions, please email consultation@collegept.org
About the Proposed Standard
Background
The College of Physiotherapists of Ontario is seeking comments on a draft Controlled Acts Standard.
On March 27, 2026, the Board approved a 60-day consultation for the Controlled Acts Standard. After the consultation closes, the Board will consider feedback from physiotherapists, system partners and the public and decide whether to approve the standard for use.
What does the Standard Cover?
The Controlled Acts Standard sets the requirements for physiotherapists to carry out controlled acts safely, competently, with the proper authority, and in accordance with legislation, regulation, and scope of practice.
Patients can also expect their physiotherapist to keep them informed about all aspects of their care involving controlled acts.
Important Note about Optional Wording
The standard has boxes with Optional Wording, intended to anticipate potential scope of practice changes for Ontario physiotherapists.
No changes to scope of practice have been made yet.
The Ontario government is considering changes that may allow qualified physiotherapists to order certain diagnostic imaging procedures such as MRIs, ultrasounds, and X-rays once rostered with the College. The Ministry consulted on these potential changes in September 2025.
If the standard is approved, it does not mean that the scope of practice has changed and physiotherapists can order diagnostic imaging.
The Optional Wording will only apply and be incorporated into the standard if and when the necessary legislative and regulatory changes are implemented by the government.
View the draft Controlled Acts Standard
We Want to Hear from You
The College welcomes your input. Please review the proposed standard and provide feedback by Saturday, May 30, 2026.
Please note:
- The feedback will help us determine if any changes are needed.
- The standard and feedback will be presented to the Board for approval at the June 2026 meeting.
- Feedback will be summarized. Feedback from individuals will be anonymous. Feedback on behalf of organizations will include the name of the organization, unless you would prefer otherwise.
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