Perspectives: December 2025 Issue

Posted: décembre 11, 2025

Reading Perspectives is the best way to stay up to date with news and updates from the College. It’s also packed full of helpful resources for physiotherapists.

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Registrar’s Blog: My Highlights from 2025

In this month’s blog, Registrar and CEO Craig Roxborough reflects on the past year and shares some of what’s to come in 2026.

From proposed changes to scope of practice to more in-person events, there’s plenty going on. Learn more by reading the blog.

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New Supervision Standard

The College’s Board of Directors has approved an updated Supervision Standard, which will come into effect on February 1, 2026.

This new standard will replace the existing Supervision and Working with Physiotherapist Assistants standards.

Please take some time to familiarize yourself with the updated requirements.

To further support your understanding, we’ll send you another email with the most important things to know about the new standard at the end of January.

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New As of Right Legislation

As we head into respiratory virus season, here are some resources to help protect you, your patients and yThe Ontario government has introduced new rules to make it easier for regulated health professionals licensed in other parts of Canada to start working in Ontario immediately.

This means some qualified physiotherapists from other provinces and territories, who are moving to Ontario, will be able to work while completing their application with the College.

The College will begin accepting applications under As of Right on January 1, 2026.

For important considerations for employers and physiotherapists considering using this pathway, visit our website at the link below.

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Ask Practice Advice: Can I Accept a Gift From a Patient?

Whether a physiotherapist can accept a gift from a patient depends on the circumstances.

You can likely accept the gift if: It is modest, freely given, and doesn’t come with any strings or expectations. “Modest” means that you could keep gifts that are small (cards, thank you notes, etc.), while declining expensive items.

Decline the gift if: It could influence care, feels too personal, creates pressure to continue treatment, or feels like it comes with favours attached.

Examples:

On their last visit, a patient gives you a card with a $50 gift card. This is likely acceptable, since the patient has completed their treatment and expects nothing in return.
A patient’s mom is grateful for the care you are providing her son and wants to make sure you don’t discharge him. She wants to give you $50 cash. You should decline this offer.

If you believe that you should decline the gift, it is also important to consider how to approach that conversation with the patient. Be transparent with the patient and always consider the situation from their point of view. If you think that refusing the gift could harm the relationship, thank them for the gesture while making clear that care is not dependent on gifts.

See the Boundary Violations Standard and the Conflict of Interest Standard for more details, or reach out to the Practice Advisors.

Reminder: Never Share Your PT Portal Login

A friendly reminder that you should never share your PT Portal login and password with anyone, including an employer.

Your PT Portal account contains private information, including details of payments made to the College, your history of practice hours and documentation related to performing Controlled Acts.

Allowing someone else to use your login carries significant risk and could jeopardize your registration.

If an employer or a recruiter requests your PT Portal login or password, tell them no. Instead share a link to the Public Register, which contains your public-facing registration information.