Practice Guidance - College of Physiotherapists of Manitoba

College staff are ready to guide members to the resources they need to make informed decisions regarding professional legislation, guidelines, practice standards, and ethical considerations.

If you have a Practice Guidance question, please email info@manitobaphysio.com or call the College office at 204-287-8502.

Starting in 2024, each edition of the In Touch newsletter includes the new segment True or False: Debunking the Legislation. The topics discussed in this segment are drawn from questions sent in by registrants. In addition, starting in May 2024 the newsletter also includes the segment Practice Guidance: Question of the Month.

Below, is a list of previous True or False: Debunking the Legislation and Practice Guidance: Question of the Month for easy reference.

Question of the Month

If a Physiotherapist sells their clinic – does the new owner need to change the name?
Can a physiotherapist incorporate their physiotherapy practice under the Physiotherapists Act?
Can a physiotherapist take dry needling courses before they have completed their Acupuncture training and have been rostered with the College?
As an Examination Candidate, do the conditions on my license restrict me from taking continuing education courses?

True or False: Debunking the Legislation

I can keep my patient’s credit card on file to charge for a missed appointment
I can provide Virtual Care/Telerehab to patients in another province with my Manitoba license.
As a contracted employee at a private clinic, I can take my patient files with me if I chose to leave the clinic and practice elsewhere.
I can provide Virtual Care/Telerehab to patients in another province with my Manitoba license.
Testimonials are not allowed on a clinic’s social media or website
I have heard it is just easier to stay Active when I am going on maternity leave
I am required to list my university degree in my email signature or chart notes?