If you have received your physiotherapy education outside of Canada, please visit the Internationally Educated Professionals portion of this website for information on how to become registered and licensed with the College of Physiotherapists of Manitoba (CPM).
Definitions
Recent Graduate
An individual who has successfully passed all academic and clinical course requirements to be eligible to take the exam within the last 12 months.
For Physiotherapists Educated in Canada
You must complete the registration process below to become registered with the College of Physiotherapists of Manitoba (CPM). You will need to complete some steps through the Canadian Alliance of Physiotherapy Regulators (CAPR):
You must complete the Canadian Physiotherapy Examination (CPTE) with the Canadian Alliance of Physiotherapy Regulators (CAPR).
You may apply for registration with CPM as an Examination Candidate once you have registered for the next available sitting of the CPTE or while you are waiting for your exam results.
Visit the CAPR website at alliancept.org for information about the Canadian Physiotherapy Examination (CPTE) including upcoming exam dates, how to apply, and how to prepare.
CAPR has registration deadlines for the CPTE. Check the CAPR website to ensure you apply on time.
Once you are registered for the next available sitting of the the Canadian Physiotherapy Examination (CPTE) (or if you are waiting for your results), you are eligible to register as an Examination Candidate (STEP 3) with CPM. Ideally, you will complete the following tasks before you proceed to STEP 3:
TASK 1: SECURE EMPLOYMENT
Once you have secured employment, you and your supervisor must complete and sign a Supervised Practice Agreement and a Supervised Practice Plan. These documents can be found on the Supervised Practice page.
You must submit both Supervised Practice documents to CPM. Please note: The Supervision Agreement and Supervision Plan must be reviewed and confirmed as complete before an Examination Candidate can start work under supervision. Please also note that you cannot begin employment (this includes orientation) until you are registered.
TASK 2: LETTER OF OFFER
Ask your employer to write a Letter of Offer on company letterhead. The Letter of Offer must include:
- Your place of employment
- A statement that you will begin employment once you become registered as an Exam Candidate
- The date you will begin employment
- If applicable, confirmation that your employer will provide you with a minimum of $5 million in Professional Liability Insurance coverage (also known as Errors and Omissions Insurance)
You must submit the Letter of Offer to CPM when you complete STEP 3 Exam Candidate.
REGISTRATION TASKS
Please note that Exam Candidate applicants are subject to the Regulations at the time their name enters the Exam Candidate Register.
You must complete these 4 tasks to become registered as an Exam Candidate with the College of Physiotherapists of Manitoba (CPM):
TASK 1: APPLICATION FORM
Complete the Registration Form to apply for registration as an Exam Candidate.
TASK 2: REQUIRED DOCUMENTS
Gather your required documents:
a) Create and submit a Verification Request Form (VRF) directly through the Canadian Alliance of Physiotherapy Regulators (CAPR) client portal. After completing the form CAPR will send it to our office by email. This document will verify that you are registered for the next available sitting of the Canadian Physiotherapy Examination (CPTE) or that you are waiting to hear your results.
b) Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Check
Submit the Criminal Record Check (CRC) document by email with your registration package. The CRC must be no older than 6 months from the date of issue.
Contact your local Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) or the Winnipeg Police Service to obtain a Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Check.
c) Letter of Offer
Submit the Letter of Offer of Employment provided to you by your employer. This letter should include your proposed start date.
d) Supervised Practice Agreement
Submit the Supervised Practice Agreement signed by you and your Supervisor.
e) Supervised Practice Plan
Submit the Supervised Practice Plan signed by you and your Supervisor.
Please note: The Supervision Agreement and Supervision Plan must be reviewed and confirmed as complete before an Examination Candidate can start work under supervision. Please also note that you cannot begin employment (this includes orientation) until you are registered.
f) Professional Liability Insurance Coverage
You require a minimum of $5 million in Professional Liability Insurance (also known as Errors and Omissions Insurance). You must provide confirmation of your insurance coverage, such as a certificate of insurance or confirmation stated in your Letter of Offer.
Please note that it is strongly recommended that registrants purchase their own individual insurance.
g) Education
Submit a copy of your Diploma, Baccalaureate, Master’s, or Doctorate degree in physiotherapy.
For new University of Manitoba graduates who have not yet received their MPT degree parchment, please note that the University of Manitoba will submit a Confirmation of Eligibility to Graduate letter, to CPM, at the end of August/early September. This is a required document for registration.
After convocation, please submit a copy of your MPT degree.
TASK 3: SUBMITTING YOUR DOCUMENTS
- Email documents to registration@manitobaphysio.com OR
- Fax documents to 204-474-2506
TASK 4: REGISTRATION FEE(S)
Payment is required once all registration documents have been received and your registration has been processed. CPM admin staff will contact you with payment instructions.
Registration Fees: Initial registration fee of $200 if applicable.
Exam Candidate registration fee of $863.00 or $431.50 pro-rated* (2026).
*Your registration fee is prorated if you register after August 1.
Payment options:
- Credit card (online payment through Member Portal)
- E-Transfer to info@manitobaphysio.com
TIP
Ways to Acquire Insurance Coverage
- Become a member of the Canadian Physiotherapy Association (CPA) to access BMS Insurance
- Visit an insurance agency
- Visit Physiosure for information on Professional Liability Insurance
Registration Checklist for New University of Manitoba Graduates
- Submit a Verification Request Form (VRF) through the Canadian Alliance of Physiotherapy Regulators (CAPR) client portal (verifies that you are registered for the next available sitting of the Canadian Physiotherapy Examination (CPTE) or that you are waiting to hear your results).
- Obtain a Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Check (date of CRC not to exceed 6 months from application date to CPM). Submit this document to registration@manitobaphysio.com.
- Complete and submit the Registration Form.
- With your employer and supervisor submit the following:
a. Letter of Offer of employment in Manitoba with proposed start date.
b. Submit a signed Supervised Practice Agreement.*
c. Submit a signed Supervised Practice Plan.*
*for each place of employment/facility/clinic location. - Submit proof of professional liability insurance.
- Payment of registration fees.
- Submit a copy of your MPT degree after convocation. Please note that the University of Manitoba will submit a Confirmation of Eligibility to Graduate letter, to CPM. This is a required document for registration.
- Read Registration and Licensing Direction Registration on the Examination Candidate Register.
REGISTRATION TASKS
If you have passed the Canadian Physiotherapy Examination (CPTE) you may apply for Active (full, independent) registration with the College of Physiotherapists of Manitoba (CPM). If you are currently registered with CPM as an Exam Candidate, please contact the CPM office to learn which documents must be submitted for your transfer to the Active Register.
If you are seeking registration with CPM for the first time, you must complete these 4 tasks to become registered on the Active Practice register with the College of Physiotherapists of Manitoba (CPM):
TASK 1: APPLICATION FORM
Complete the Registration Form to apply for registration on the Active Practice register.
TASK 2: REQUIRED DOCUMENTS
Gather your required documents:
a) Create and submit a Verification Request Form (VRF) directly through the Canadian Alliance of Physiotherapy Regulators (CAPR) client portal. After completing the form CAPR will send it to our office by email. This document will verify completion of the Canadian Physiotherapy Examination (CPTE).
b) Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Check
Submit the Criminal Record Check (CRC) document by email with your registration package. The CRC must be no older than 6 months from the date of issue.
Contact your local Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) or the Winnipeg Police Service to obtain a Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Check.
c) Letter of Offer
Submit the Letter of Offer of Employment provided to you by your employer. This letter should include your proposed start date.
d) Professional Liability Insurance Coverage
You require a minimum of $5 million in Professional Liability Insurance (also known as Errors and Omissions Insurance). You must provide confirmation of your insurance coverage, such as a certificate of insurance or confirmation stated in your Letter of Offer.
e) Education
Submit a copy of your Diploma, Baccalaureate, Master’s, or Doctorate degree in physiotherapy.
For new University of Manitoba graduates who have not yet received their MPT degree parchment, please note that the University of Manitoba will submit a Confirmation of Eligibility to Graduate letter, to CPM, at the end of August/early September. This is a required document for registration.
After convocation, please submit a copy of your MPT degree.
TASK 3: SUBMITTING YOUR DOCUMENTS
- Email documents to registration@manitobaphysio.com OR
- Fax documents to 204-474-2506
TASK 4: REGISTRATION FEE(S)
Payment is required once all registration documents have been received and your registration has been processed. CPM admin staff will contact you with payment instructions.
Registration Fees: Initial registration fee of $200 if applicable.
Active Practice registration fee of $913.00 or $456.50 pro-rated* (2026).
*Your registration fee is prorated if you register after August 1.
Payment options:
- Credit card (online payment through Member Portal)
- E-Transfer to info@manitobaphysio.com
TIP
Ways to Acquire Insurance Coverage
- Become a member of the Canadian Physiotherapy Association (CPA) to access BMS Insurance
- Visit an insurance agency
- Visit information on Physiosure for Professional Liability Insurance
CPM will take up to 5-7 business days to process your application. CPM will send you the following by email:
- Confirmation that your registration has been processed and instructions for payment of registration fees.
- Once fee payment is complete, confirmation of registration and instructions for printing your Certificate of Registration and receipt for registration fees.