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How to Register for the Ontario Clinical Exam

All eligible candidates must complete the exam registration form in the PT Portal. Anyone who currently or previously has held a Provisional Practice Certificate with the College of Physiotherapists of Ontario DOES NOT have to create a PT Portal account.

Candidates who do not have login credentials for the PT Portal (have never registered for a Provisional Practice certificate with the College) will need to create an account to register for the Ontario Clinical Exam. Please do that before you plan to register for the exam. 

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Preparing for the OCE

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Exam Fees

Exam Policies

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Exam Reviews and Appeals

Exam Results

For Examiners 

Steps to Create PT Portal Account

Please review the step-by-step guidance on how to create a PT Portal Account. 

If you currently have a Provisional Practice Certificate you already have a PT Portal account. You do not need to create a new account to register for the OCE. Please use your existing PT Portal account, do not create a new one. 

Review Steps to Create PT Portal Account

New graduates: You must have a copy of your degree or verified that your program has submitted confirmation of your degree to the College before submitting an application for the Ontario Clinical Exam. 

Applications without proof of graduation will not be accepted. Your application will be automatically withdrawn, and your exam fees returned.

Registration Process

Registration for the Ontario Clinical Exam is open. Check the Ontario Clinical Exam page for a complete list of exam dates.

Candidates will be assigned to the first available exam and will be required to pay the full exam fee during registration. Candidates will not have the option to select exam dates.

All supporting documentation for accommodations must be uploaded during registration. Candidates will not be assigned to an exam until all supporting documentation is received. 

IMPORTANT: Candidates are encouraged to collect all their required documents and information before logging in to complete the registration form. An incomplete registration form may result in the candidate being assigned to a later exam date. 

To Register for the OCE

  1. Visit the PT Portal (https://portal.collegept.org) or click the blue button in the top right corner of this webpage. 

  2. Sign in on the PT Portal webpage. You will see “Register for Ontario Clinical Exam” in the top right corner. Click this link.

    PT Portal Register OCE
  3. Complete the form and hit the submit button. You will receive an email to confirm your application was received.
Register for the OCE: Visit the PT Portal

Important Information for Candidates

THE REGISTRATION FORM WILL NOT AUTOSAVE.
Candidates must complete the entire form in one sitting. For the best experience, please make sure you have read all the exam policies and collected all your required documents prior to completing the registration form.

  • Candidates will be assigned to the first available exam.
  • Candidates will be required to pay the full exam fee of $1,985 at the time of registration. 
  • We will not review your application until all required documents and information have been received. Incomplete applications will contribute to delays in our review process and candidates may be assigned to later exam dates.
  • All communication will be through email. Candidates will not receive any information in the mail.
  • Your application will remain approved until you no longer meet the eligibility requirements (for example, after five years has passed since you successfully completed your written exam).
  • The Ontario Clinical Exam is most appropriate for candidates who are currently registered or planning to register in Ontario. It is currently unknown if the OCE will be considered an acceptable clinical exam in other jurisdictions.
  • The French administrations of the OCE are scheduled for January 20 and 21, 2024. Candidates who want to take the exam in French also have the option of registering for the Université de Sherbrooke Final Comprehensive Exam in April 2023. 
Read All Exam Policies

Required Information and Documentation

Candidates Currently Registered in Provisional Practice

Candidates currently registered in Provisional Practice with the College of Physiotherapists of Ontario will need the following information and documentation: 

  • Canadian Alliance of Physiotherapy Regulators (CAPR) Candidate/Client ID (a 5 or 7 digit number)  
  • Confirmation that you read and understood all applicable policies
  • Request for accommodation and supporting documentation (if required).  All supporting documentation for accommodations must be uploaded during registration. Candidates will not be assigned to an exam until all supporting documentation is received. 

Candidates NOT Currently Registered in Provisional Practice

Candidates NOT currently registered in Provisional Practice with the College of Physiotherapists of Ontario will need the following information and documentation to register for the exam:

  • Canadian Alliance of Physiotherapy Regulators (CAPR) Candidate/Client ID (a 5 or 7 digit number)
  • Proof of education (upload a screenshot or photo of your degree OR a notification from an Ontario University directly to the College indicating that your degree requirements have been met)
  • Proof of successful completion of the written exam (letter from CAPR)  
  • Confirmation that you read and understood all applicable policies
  • Request for accommodation and supporting documentation (if required). All supporting documentation for accommodations must be uploaded during registration. Candidates will not be assigned to an exam until all supporting documentation is received. 
If you can't locate your Canadian Alliance of Physiotherapy Regulators (CAPR) number or you are unsure which documents to send as proof of successful completion of the written exam, please see the following samples of documentation from CAPR. 

Confirmation Email

Candidates will receive a confirmation email after submitting their registration form. 

It will take up to four weeks to process your exam application. Within four weeks, you will receive an email from the College with your assigned exam date. The College will also follow up with you by email if your application is incomplete, or if you are ineligible for the exam.

Please do not contact the College to check the status of your application. If you receive a confirmation of receipt email, your application is automatically put in the processing queue.  

Exam Results

Results for October and November exam candidates will be available the week of January 23, 2023.

The cumulative data (candidate scores) from the October and November sessions will be analyzed to develop an appropriate and defensible cut score to be used in future exams. Results from the October and November exams need to be considered together to ensure the sample size is large enough for data to be meaningfully interpreted.

Moving forward, it is expected that candidates will receive their results within 12 weeks of completing their exam.  

Exam Accommodations

We are committed to providing accessible and equitable services to all exam candidates. We will make the Ontario Clinical Exam (OCE) accessible to persons who require accommodations including those with disabilities, special needs, or other circumstances, including making arrangements for alternative accommodations available to candidates who have provided evidence of documented needs.

Important: Requests for accommodations must be identified by the candidate when they complete the registration form to ensure that resources can be allocated appropriately and equitably. All supporting documentation must be received at the time of registration. After you submit your request for accommodation, College staff may contact you for additional information.

The College will review requests for accommodations on a case-by-case basis to ensure that candidates seeking accommodations receive a fair and equal chance to demonstrate the required knowledge, skills and abilities for entry to practice, without compromising the exam’s reliability, validity or security. Accommodation requests are confidential. 


Exam Policy: Accommodations

Questions? Email exam@collegept.org or call 1-800-583-5885 ext. 215.

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