Renew a physiotherapist certificate

A full certificate allows you to:

• use the title of physiotherapist; and
• work to the full extent of the Yukon's regulations.

Eligibility

You're eligible to renew a full licence if you:

• hold a current full physiotherapist certificate for the Yukon; and
• have met all continuing competency requirements.

Continuing competency requirements

The Yukon’s Physiotherapists Regulation, O.I.C. 2007/19 requires physiotherapists to keep their knowledge and skills up to date. You must do this by fulfilling annual continuing competency requirements. These include a specific number of continuing education and professional practice hours.

What hours can you claim in your renewal application?

Only hours you completed in the 5-year period before you submit your application.

Requirements

• A total of 1,200 professional practice hours.
• A minimum of 60 and no more than 300 of these 1,200 hours must be continuing education hours.
• Up to 300 of your 1,200 professional practice hours can be professional volunteer hours.
• The rest of your professional practice hours must be from professional employment activities within the physiotherapist scope of practice.

Log into the portal to see what activities and supporting documentation we accept.

Additional documents

You must also provide us with the following when you renew online:

• Verification of registration for all jurisdictions you are currently licensed in; and
• Proof of liability insurance.

Tips

• The portal gives more information on how to submit these.
• Provide your documents in an electronic format (such as PDF, JPG or PNG).
• Upload the documents directly through the portal.

Fees and payment

Annual licence fee: $200

Late fee: $40 (charged to applications received between February 1 and March 31.)

If we approve your application, we'll email you an invoice for your annual licensing fee. Once you receive this invoice, you can pay through the portal.

An interim licence allows you to:

• hold a certificate if you have not completed the required clinical assessment currently replacing the clinical component of the Physiotherapy Competency Exam (PCE);
• work under supervision; and
• use the title of interim physiotherapist.

Eligibility

You're eligible to renew an interim physiotherapy certificate if:

• you hold a current interim physiotherapy certificate in the Yukon;
• you’ve established a plan with Professional Licensing and Regulatory Affairs for completing the clinical assessment; and
• this is your 1st renewal.

You can only renew an interim certificate once. After 1 renewal, you must apply for a full physiotherapist certificate.

Required documentation

You must also provide the following when renewing online:

• Verification of registration for all jurisdictions you are currently licensed in; and
• Proof of liability insurance.

Tips

• The portal gives more information on how to submit your documents.
• Provide your documents in an electronic format (such as PDF, JPG or PNG).
• Upload any required documents directly through the portal.

Fees and payment

Annual licence fee: $200

Late fee: $40 (charged to applications we receive between February 1 and March 31.)

If we approve your application, we'll email you an invoice for your annual licensing fee. Once you receive this invoice, you can pay through the portal.

An inactive certificate allows you to maintain your standing as a physiotherapist in the Yukon if you are not actively practising.

You can only renew an inactive certificate if you hold a current inactive physiotherapist certificate.

Eligibility

You're eligible to renew an inactive physiotherapist certificate if you hold a current inactive physiotherapist certificate for the Yukon.

Required documentation

You must also provide the following when renewing online:

• Verification of registration for all jurisdictions you are currently licensed in.

Tips

• The portal gives more information on how to submit your documents.
• Provide your documents in an electronic format (such as PDF, JPG or PNG).
• Upload any required documents directly through the portal.

Fees and payment

Annual licence fee: $200

Late fee: $40 (charged to applications we receive between February 1 and March 31.)

If we approve your application, we'll email you an invoice for your annual licensing fee. Once you receive this invoice, you can pay through the portal.

All physiotherapists licensed in the Yukon can apply for the following endorsements.

• Acupuncture
• Acupuncture (Dry needling and intramuscular stimulation)
• Spinal manipulation
• Urogenital and rectal conditions

The following documentation must be submitted when you apply for any of the listed endorsements:

• A copy of a diploma, degree or certificate for the completed program for the chosen endorsement; and
• A copy of the documentation from the instructor or institution that shows the process and results of your final evaluation.

You must provide these in an electronic format such as JPG, PDF or PNG.

To add an endorsement to your licence simply go to “Request a licence change” when logged into the online portal. There you will find the “Request a special endorsement” button which will guide you through process.

Go to the online portal

1. Log in.
2. Update your continuing competencies.
   • Select the “Continuing competency” tab in the top menu.
   • Review what’s required, what you can claim and the documentation we need.

3.      Apply to renew your licence.

• • Select “Licensing” and “Renew my licence”.
  • Here you’ll find the step-by-step process to renew your licence.
  • Upload all the necessary documents and information we ask you for.

4.      Complete the application form and submit.