Does the College have any guidance for physiotherapists who are supervising a PT resident?

Yes! As a College-approved supervisor, you are an important and valued link for a PT resident to move towards their independent registration.  Not only do you act as a clinical mentor, but you also demonstrate for them how to behave as a regulated health professional.  

The College has a learning module called Supervising a Physiotherapy Resident: Everything You Need to Know as Their Supervisor. This module provides useful tips on how to manage your supervision, including keeping records of your meetings and tracking learning goals. It also introduces tools on the CPO website, such as the Identification of Learning Needs and Record Keeping Checklist.

Keeping records is key. For example:

• Track the dates and details of your check-in meetings.
• Monitor the progress of set learning goals.
• Document the results of any chart reviews.

If you have concerns about a resident’s practice or need advice on your supervision, please reach out to us at Practice Advice.