Physiotherapy Competency Examination in Canada - The Physio Forum - the home of online physiotherapy discussion

rebe · #1 15-10-2003, 08:28 AM

Is there any possibility to receive previous PCE exams and how_

malaa · #2 24-08-2007, 10:54 AM

r there any books ,coaching institutes or professional tutors that guide students to clear these tough entrances after BPT?

shachi vasudeva · #3 25-08-2007, 03:25 AM

Hi Maala,
I am also studying for canada PCE.IF POSSIBLE FOR YOU then we both can study together.my email:reply2shachi@gmail.com everubody says it is better to study in group.do contect me.

Gabriela · #4 27-08-2007, 01:05 PM

Hi Everyone,
I am a physiotherapist from Eastern Europe currently living in Canada. My education was recognized by the Canadian Alliance of PT Regulators as substantially equivalent to Canadian graduate physiotherapist and I was given a chance to write the PT Competency Exam. To prepare for this exam I've studied thousands of pages from the long list of books (from the Alliance's web site). I am confident about my clinical knowledge but I found extremely difficult to understand the logic in some of the multiple choice questions. I can't find any sources to prepare for these questions which supposed to be 'logical'.Or maybe is just about English? I really don't understand my problem and I feel completely lost.Can somebody help me please with this test? I would greatly appreciate any information, suggestions or hints. If there is anybody from this forum who prepares at the moment for this exam I am open to create a study group.
Thank you very much.

Mohammad Raza PT · #5 01-09-2007, 04:21 AM

thanks i am intrested in the exam please if posible send me some Guideline

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Originally Posted by rebe

Is there any possibility to receive previous PCE exams and how_

shachi vasudeva · #6 01-09-2007, 02:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Gabriela

Hi Everyone,
I am a physiotherapist from Eastern Europe currently living in Canada. My education was recognized by the Canadian Alliance of PT Regulators as substantially equivalent to Canadian graduate physiotherapist and I was given a chance to write the PT Competency Exam. To prepare for this exam I've studied thousands of pages from the long list of books (from the Alliance's web site). I am confident about my clinical knowledge but I found extremely difficult to understand the logic in some of the multiple choice questions. I can't find any sources to prepare for these questions which supposed to be 'logical'.Or maybe is just about English? I really don't understand my problem and I feel completely lost.Can somebody help me please with this test? I would greatly appreciate any information, suggestions or hints. If there is anybody from this forum who prepares at the moment for this exam I am open to create a study group.
Thank you very much.

HI Gabriela,
I am shachi and i am also studying for pne and at present in canada toronto.I f you comfortable please contact me and we can do group study.because they say group study is more helpfull than individual studies.
shachi.

lostphysio1 · #7 07-09-2007, 01:29 AM

Hi Guys, did u'll go through the credientiallity part? It seems a big deal.. Even i am strting to prepare for my exam.. not strted still... at all.. any sugestions / help would be highly appreciated. I have been out of touch from studies from last 2 years .....

skon · #8 10-09-2007, 03:11 PM

I´m a physiotherapist from Iceland, living in Canada. Finally I got permission to take the PCE and my test date is nov 4th. I would like to get in touch with someone that is studying for the test or that has recently done it. Any hints on books or prep material?
Thanks

chrish · #9 11-09-2007, 09:15 PM

Hi,

I'm doing the clinical part of the PCE in Novemeber. Is anyone doing that as well? I'm based in Toronto.

Thanks,

Chris

ryanjonturn · #10 11-09-2007, 09:21 PM

I am going to sit the exam in Nov as well.
I am only beginning to study for it next week, i hope it is enough time. Im in Toronto as well, if there is a few of us we should meet

chrish · #11 11-09-2007, 11:24 PM

Hi,

I'd be glad to meet up with some people to study for the exam. I don't think that now is too late to start, but if you want to start a group we should get going soon. Where abouts do you live in Toronto? I'll send you a PM with my e-mail.

Chris

ryanjonturn · #12 11-09-2007, 11:53 PM

Im in North York and could meet up next week sometime if anyone is willing to start a group.

Can meet anywhere really, whatever suits everyone.

Keep me posted!

Gabriela · #13 12-09-2007, 01:16 PM

I am living in Ajax, 70 kilometers east of Toronto. Please, let me know where you will decide to meet and I hope I will be able to make it. Thank you!
Gabriela

shirinmunir · #14 14-09-2007, 04:37 PM

hi,

I am writing my written part on november 4th. Can you any hints which book to study for exam

chrish · #15 14-09-2007, 05:33 PM

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Originally Posted by shirinmunir

I am writing my written part on november 4th. Can you any hints which book to study for exam

I used the Susan O'Sullivan & Raymond Siegelman book for my exam. Its called 'National Physical Therapy Examination Review and Study Guide' From 'TherapyEd.com'

Its a study guide for the american exam, but I found it covered a lot of the things for the Canadian and in a concise way. It also comes with a CD loaded with practice questions, which again, were very similar to the Canadian. Its pricey, at about $80, but I wouldn't have passes without it. I also used other general respiratory, neuro and msk texts, but the O'Sullivan book was by far the most helpful for a multiple choice exam.

Hope that helps.

northyorkboy · #16 14-09-2007, 07:14 PM

Hi,
I am Manuel and my practical is in November.
If you are looking for study buddies, please contact me. I live in North York, but Toronto is very close to me.

For the ones who are having the theoretical exam: my opinion is that with the information found in Colby and Kisner (try getting a newer edition) and the anatomy from Wikipedia (it's after Gray's Anatomy) one can pass the theoretical part.

Also the big Sullivan book and the Magee physical exam book are recommended, but I found them less useful for the theoretical.

The NPTE book by Sullivan can also be very useful, but in a less direct manner.

Rating the resources in order by importance as perceived by me:

1) Colby and Kisner --must know everything, really, but just this one book
2) Plexus and muscle anatomy from wikipedia
3) NPTE exam book by Sullivan

Much lower on the list
4) The big Sullivan book
5) Magee physical exam book

The rest--forget it, it's there to confuse you.

As mentioned, I am looking for study buddies. Two of my friend are Canadian graduate physios, but they are too busy... however they are willing to help with answering questions and they gave me lots of books.

Best wishes,

Manuel