Find a PhysiotherapistWe maintain a list of all registered physiotherapists in Ontario called the Public Register. Use this tool to find a physiotherapist near you.
Make a ComplaintWe investigate complaints about physiotherapists from patients, caregivers and others. We’re here to help if you have concerns about the care you received.
What is PhysiotherapySeeing a physiotherapist for the first time? Want to better understand your rights as a patient? Access information about what you can expect from your physiotherapy appointment and learn about virtual care.
Unregulated PractitionersMake sure the person you’re seeing is qualified to provide care and practice as a physiotherapist in Ontario.
Registrant InformationEverything you need to know to manage your registration with the College
Jurisprudence ModuleOnline, multiple-choice module to be completed by new PTs and every five years after that
Annual RenewalRuns for the months of February and March and must be completed each year to maintain your registration
Screening Interview & AssessmentA select number of physiotherapists are chosen each month for a screening interview as part of the quality assurance program
Reporting ObligationsWhat physiotherapists and others are legally required to report to the College
Standards, Resources & Legislation
The College of Physiotherapists of Ontario sets the standards that govern the practice of physiotherapy in Ontario. All physiotherapists registered in Ontario are accountable to these standards.
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About the CollegeThe College of Physiotherapists of Ontario serves the public interest by regulating physiotherapists to ensure patients have access to safe, ethical, competent and ethical care.
Contact UsMeet our senior leadership team and access the all-staff directory, mailing address, office location and working hours.
Board of Directors, Committees & ElectionsMeet our Board of Directors and learn more about the Board’s role, review a list of college committees, and find out more about the annual election process.
Board Meetings & MaterialsFind out more about upcoming and past board meetings, access materials and review highlights.
Strategy & ReportingReview our strategic plan, access EDI (equity, diversity and inclusion) and annual reports, and learn more about the College Performance Measurement Framework tool.
Candidates will be assigned to the first available exam and must pay the full exam fee of $1,985 during registration. Candidates will not have the option to select exam dates.
If you would like to be added to a waitlist for an earlier exam, please email exam@collegept.org.
If an earlier exam date becomes available, we will contact waitlisted candidates directly via email. Once your name is on the waitlist, no further action is required on your part.
If you have not heard from the exam team about an earlier exam, you are still on the waitlist.
Signing up for the waitlist does not remove you from your current assigned exam date.
Ontario Clinical Exam (OCE) Dates
Exam Date
Registration Deadline
Results Released
Saturday, May 31, 2025
(Full)
July 24, 2025
Sunday, June 1, 2025
(Full)
July 24, 2025
Saturday, October 18, 2025
(Full)
November 30, 2025
Sunday, October 19, 2025
(Full)
November 30, 2025
Saturday, January 24, 2026
(Full)
March 30, 2026
Sunday, January 25, 2026
(Full)
March 30, 2026
Saturday, March 21, 2026
(Full)
May 14, 2026
Sunday, March 22, 2026
(Full)
May 14, 2026
Saturday, June 13, 2026
Thursday, March 12, 2026
Thursday, August 6, 2026
Sunday, June 14, 2026
Thursday, March 12, 2026
Thursday, August 6, 2026
Saturday, October 17, 2026
Thursday, July 16, 2026
Monday, December 7, 2026
Sunday, October 18, 2026
Thursday, July 16, 2026
Monday, December 7, 2026
Eligibility Requirements
Candidates are encouraged to carefully review the Exam Eligibility Policy to determine if they can register to attempt the Ontario Clinical Exam. New criteria are in effect for applications received after June 6, 2025.
As of June 2025, candidates must be registered in the Provisional Practice Class and be eligible to work in Ontario in order to take the Ontario Clinical Exam.
If you want to take the Ontario Clinical Exam, we recommend you register for the exam and submit your application for Provisional Practice at the same time.
If you are not registered in the Provisional Practice Class by at least 45 days before your exam date, you will be removed from the exam and your exam fee will be refunded.
This change does not affect anyone who registered for the exam before June 6, 2025.
You previously attempted any of the following, including combinations of the three, and were unsuccessful on three or more occasions:
Ontario Clinical Exam
Physiotherapy Competency Exam-Clinical
Any other approved clinical exam in any other Canadian province
Any alternative pathways to registration with a pass/fail component in other Canadian province
You completed the Physiotherapy Competency Exam (PCE)-Written more than five years ago. In this case, you have the option to retake the PCE-Written, and then apply for the Ontario Clinical Exam after you successfully pass the written exam, as long as you meet other eligibility requirements. Please contact exam@collegept.org to receive a letter to present to the Canadian Alliance of Physiotherapy Regulators to allow another written exam attempt. The PCE-Written will only be offered until the end of November 2025.
You are registered for a clinical exam in another Canadian province
Should I Take the New Canadian Physiotherapy Exam or the Ontario Clinical Exam?
Provide an email address to receive a verification code.
Type (do not paste) the verification code. Click Verify.
Choose a password.
Provide contact information to complete the account creation process.
Sign in to the PT Portal and select Register for Ontario Clinical Exam in the top right corner.
Complete the form and review the required policies. Be prepared to provide additional information during the registration process if you will require an accommodation.
After providing the required documents click Register & Pay for the OCE.
Enter your payment details below and click Pay Invoice to complete your transaction of $1,985. Please note, the College only accepts VISA or Mastercard. You will receive an email to confirm your application was received.
Complete the application for a Provisional Practice Certificate of Registration through the PT Portal
The College will now process your application for a Provisional Practice Certificate of Registration and an exam date. You will be contacted by email if either of your applications are incomplete or if you are ineligible.
Your Ontario Clinical Exam application will be processed within four weeks, and you will receive an email from the College with your assigned exam date. Thirty days before the exam, you will receive another email assigning you to a morning (8:30 a.m.) or afternoon (1:30 p.m.) exam start time.
Your Provisional Practice Certificate of Registration application will be processed within 10 business days of the Registration team receiving your Ontario Clinical Exam date.
Accommodations
We are committed to providing accessible and equitable services to all exam candidates. We will make the Ontario Clinical Exam (OCE) accessible to individuals who require accommodations, including those with disabilities, special needs, or other circumstances, pending the receipt of appropriate documentation.
All supporting documentation for accommodations must be uploaded during registration.
Additional information can be found in the Exam Accommodation Policy.
The Ontario Clinical Exam fee is $1,985. This includes the fee to take the exam, costs to rebook or withdraw from the exam and the fee for exam reviews and appeals.
The Ontario Clinical Exam is a virtual exam. Candidates will complete the exam from a location of their choice, like their home or office, using an approved device of their choice.
It is strongly recommended that candidates complete the exam in Ontario.
Candidates must review the Candidate Technology Requirements well before their exam date to ensure they can meet the requirements.
Candidates who cannot meet the technology requirements should contact the exam team at exam@collegept.org to review their options well before their exam.
The complete candidate technology requirements are outlined in the Candidate Technology Requirements document. Please carefully review this document before your exam. Some important reminders are listed below.
It is your responsibility to test your device and internet connection and resolve any issues that you encounter before your exam day.
All testing should be done using the same device you will be using on exam day and from the same location where you will be sitting on exam day.
If you are using a work device, be sure to check the firewall settings before the exam to be sure that your webcam, screen share, headset and microphone will function properly. Your workplace may have disabled these functions for security purposes on your work device and you may not have the administrative access to change them.
Make sure you turn off any notifications that may pop up on your laptop or computer during the exam.
Reboot your computer. If you don’t turn off your computer often, it is strongly recommended that you do so before your exam date so that your device can complete any system updates. A reboot can often solve minor glitches.
Complete all required tests a few times leading up to your exam so that if there is an issue you have time to correct it. Take a screen shot of your completed tests that includes the date and time and keep this for your records.
Clear Cache. It is recommended to clear your cache before exam day. This will help with downloading the exam.
You can only use a PC or Mac laptop or desktop computer. Laptops and computers should always be plugged into a power outlet during the exam.
You CANNOT use a tablet or phone. Chromebooks, iPads, tablets, mobile phones or smartphones do not meet the exam requirements and must not be used for the exam.
You must have a functional microphone – built-in, external, or headset. A headset is strongly encouraged to improve sound quality for both candidates and examiners and reduce background noise during the exam.
A portable webcam is required. Your camera must be turned on for the entire exam. You will be required to move around the room with your webcam to complete a mandatory room security check before starting the exam.
You are NOT allowed to use additional screens or devices during the exam. You can use ONE desktop or laptop screen only. If an additional screen is detected, it will be logged as a candidate conduct incident and could impact your ability to complete the exam.
We have created additional tip sheets to help candidates troubleshoot common issues with both Mac and Windows devices.
Mac Tip Sheet
Ontario Clinical Exam (OCE) Technology Tips for Mac Users
