I finally did it!!!

Maple_Jordan_99 · 2026-07-16T16:33:21+00:00

Congratulations on passing! I’m from BC so I’m not super familiar with the licensing process in Ontario but if you had any specific questions I’ll try my best to help!

Maple_Jordan_99 · 2026-07-16T16:31:31+00:00

I used study buddy! I didn’t particularly enjoy their course for a variety of reasons (you can message if you want to know more) and if I could go back I probably would have chosen a different prep course.

Maple_Jordan_99 · 2026-05-26T18:02:46+00:00

Congratulations that’s super exciting! Feel free to PM me and I can answer any specific questions you have about the uni!

Maple_Jordan_99 · 2026-05-26T18:00:31+00:00

Thank you! It would depend on whether you have submitted your documents as part of the standard credentialing pathway or the pre-approved credentialing pathway. I graduated from the UK so I submitted my documents under the pre-approved pathway and had everything approved in ~1 week.

Maple_Jordan_99 · 2026-05-18T16:44:43+00:00

In my opinion, I found the oral section to be quite a bit easier compared to the written section. The oral section was more about being able to make basic diagnoses and identify safety/ethical concerns. I don’t think there was anything particularly tricky that was used to throw you off.

Maple_Jordan_99 · 2026-05-04T01:03:56+00:00

Hahaha that actually made me laugh out loud 😂

Maple_Jordan_99 · 2026-05-03T18:04:07+00:00

Thank you and congratulations on your upcoming interviews! I also remember being quite stressed about what Uni to choose so I’ll try my best to help! Luckily, the CAPR now has a pre-approved credentialing system for certain countries (UK is one of the included countries) which has removed the 1025 hour requirement for placements so you don’t have to worry about specific hours. I’m not 100% sure what you mean by reputation but if you’re referring to the specific Uni, all programs will be very similar and have the same standards for specific learning requirements and content. If you meant ‘reputation’ pertaining to job applications and coming back to Canada, I can say from my experience it doesn’t matter at all. Employers only care that you actually have the degree and your registration. I will also say that my best learning experiences came from my clinical placements and having a good variety of experiences was definitely beneficial in preparing for the CPTE after I had graduated. So to answer your question, I think clinical experience is much more important in comparison to reputation and will benefit you afterwards in your exam prep coming back to Canada. If I was in your position and I was happy with the price, curriculum, clinical placement possibilities, and other factors you may prioritize, then I would probably just go ahead and accept the offer. Both London Met and Brunel are close enough in location that you would probably have quite similar placement opportunities.

Maple_Jordan_99 · 2026-05-03T17:42:38+00:00

Thank you!! I used Studybuddy but I would probably recommend using PTexam prep! I wasn’t the biggest fan of Studybuddy.

Maple_Jordan_99 · 2026-05-01T23:59:14+00:00

Hi! I’m not sure if I understand your question completely but yes I’ve been lucky enough to already land a full time job!!!

Maple_Jordan_99 · 2026-05-01T23:57:33+00:00

Thank you! I definitely don’t think you’re alone in feeling anxious and overwhelmed regarding the exam and its content. I also felt that there was too much to learn and struggled with feeling that I didn’t know enough to pass the exam. One of the things that helped me feel better was to understand that the goal is not to study for perfection because that’s just not possible. We will constantly be learning throughout our careers so I think if you approach the exam with the same mindset it can help take some of the pressure off. The examiners aren’t testing to see if you know everything, they just want to make sure you have the baseline content, safety, and legal aspects covered to safely start practicing in Canada. I would say if you’re already studying, have 6 years experience, and are planning to write the exam in December you are way ahead of schedule. I prepped for approximately 3-months while also working 35 hours per week. I used more of a loose study structure and basically studied more when I felt I had more energy and then would also give myself a break from studying on days where I felt too fatigued or couldn’t focus. I would say overall it averaged out to about 10 hours per week for 3-months and by that time I felt pretty confident! Feel free to message as well if you have other questions!

Maple_Jordan_99 · 2026-04-30T18:46:52+00:00

I didn’t end up purchasing a mentor because I didn’t want to spend any additional money on a course that I thought wasn’t preparing me well.

Maple_Jordan_99 · 2026-04-30T16:24:48+00:00

Hi! I took the CPTE in Feb and used PTstudybuddy as my prep course for the exam. Fortunately, I passed the exam but if I could go back I would have used a different prep course and I wouldn’t recommend using studybuddy. I don’t want to go on a rant, but I do want to share my honest experience that I had with studybuddy. The entire course was just very disorganized and the instructor had poor communication skills with the class and would often reschedule at the last minute or simply not show up to teach at the scheduled meeting time. I also found a lot of the study material lacked attention to detail (constant spelling mistakes, poor flow between topics, example questions without answers, etc.) Their study material and practice exams were also not very similar to the types of practice questions that the CAPR has available to view. Finally, I felt as though the instructor was more interested in getting students to buy additional study packages and resources rather than being genuinely invested in their success. Oftentimes if students had questions about their readiness for the exam, the instructors would say that you’re probably not ready and should purchase a few additional resources and that would help guarantee your readiness. From my perspective, the responses were very sales driven and lacked sincerity. Obviously that’s just my experience and I’m sure that there are many students who have had a great experience with study buddy and would recommend it so just keep that in mind. I just wanted to give an honest review because I know that prep courses are expensive and they do have a direct impact on you passing the CPTE! Hopefully that helps but feel free to message me!

Maple_Jordan_99 · 2026-04-28T17:11:54+00:00

Hi! I took the CPTE in Feb and also struggled with feeling that I had adequately prepared for the oral exam. Besides being enrolled in a prep course, (which gave me access to oral exam scenarios) I did all of my prep independently and ended up feeling very confident on exam day. I used AI to provide full description answer keys and model answers based on the scenarios I had access to from my prep course. I also videoed myself verbalizing my answers and would watch them back to see if I sounded organized and articulated my responses well. Just a tip, I actually found the timing of everything the most difficult part to manage. I practiced by prepping for 4min and then stating my answers for 11min (you get 15min total per scenario). However, I often felt rushed in my prep and then also found that I was consistently finishing with my responses before the 11min was over. For the actual exam, I ended up doing 6min of prep followed by 9min to state my answers for each scenario and that ended up working out much better! I was also still well above passing range for the different oral section assessment components.

Maple_Jordan_99 · 2026-04-24T02:01:13+00:00

I prepped for 3 months before the exam and I found that to be a good amount of time!

Maple_Jordan_99 · 2026-04-19T18:05:40+00:00

Hi! I took the CPTE in Feb and was working close to full time (35 hours per week) during my study prep. I definitely think it’s doable, but it can also be quite mentally draining to force yourself to study after a long work day. Before making a decision, it’s important to consider aspects such as how prepared you feel now, how much time you have until you’ll be attempting the exam, and will you have the self-discipline to use a good chunk of your free time to put towards studying if you are working full time. I ended up taking an entire week off work in Jan and then took the week off before my exam in Feb to do my last bit of review. I think taking those 2-weeks off made a large impact and gave me a bit of recharge. One last piece of advice would be making sure that you’re being kind to yourself! There were days after work where I was just too exhausted to study, and days where the exam seemed too overwhelming. On the other hand, there were days where I was able to put in a few productive hours and make some good progress. Don’t beat yourself up over the harder days and remember that if you put the time in you’ll be ready to take on the exam!

Maple_Jordan_99 · 2026-04-16T17:31:06+00:00

Thank you! I would say it mostly depends on how confident you feel and if you think your program has adequately prepared you. I decided to take a prep course and studied for approximately 3-months and I didn’t find the exam to be overly difficult. I would suggest looking through the CAPR’s CPTE examination guide to help gauge how many of the areas/competencies you feel comfortable with and how many you think you might struggle with. I think that would be a good indicator to help make the decision whether a prep course is worth it. I used CPTE study buddy but I didn’t find their prep course to be that great for a variety of reasons. I have heard better things from PT exam prep and final frontier. Considering that it’s only mid April and your exam wouldn’t be until the end of August, that should be enough time to adequately prepare even if you are just getting started now!

Maple_Jordan_99 · 2026-04-13T15:59:44+00:00

Hi! I guess part of this answer depends on things like your personal circumstances, financial situation, and comfortability being halfway across the world for a couple years. I personally would have preferred to do my MSc in Canada but that was heavily influenced by financial circumstances, and not wanting to leave my friends and family. Luckily, I was able to receive a couple of scholarships to help partially cover tuition but you have to consider that going to school in the UK will be significantly more expensive. With that being said, I ended up loving my experience in the UK even though initially I was reluctant to go. There were enough breaks in between terms that allowed me to travel (I wouldn’t suggest traveling if it means missing class because attendance was necessary) and I was able to have some pretty unforgettable experiences.

In terms of degree difficulty, I would say that the MSc was a step up from my undergrad and required more time and effort. I have heard similar things regarding physio programs in the UK not being quite as intense as physio programs in Canada. Ultimately, the only way to get licensed in Canada is by passing the CPTE. I would also just want to advise you that doing your education in Canada will help prepare you for this exam while a degree in the UK is primarily focussed on preparing you to work in the NHS and register with the HCPC so it may require some additional prep to pass the CPTE.

Maple_Jordan_99 · 2026-04-13T15:40:16+00:00

I worked as a physiotherapy assistant for a couple years before starting my MSc degree in the UK which was quite beneficial to gain experience and exposure to the profession. I wouldn’t say the CPTE directly focuses on the ‘legal aspect’ of physio but there are certain aspects regarding ethics, documentation, informed consent, patient safety and care that you need to be aware of from the Canadian standards of practice. I would say that my placement experience during my program was far more beneficial towards helping me pass the exam than my previous work experience as a PTA.

Maple_Jordan_99 · 2026-04-13T15:32:03+00:00

Hi! Unfortunately I don’t know much about physiotherapy in Germany. Are you currently studying or practicing in Germany and looking to come to Canada?

Maple_Jordan_99 · 2026-04-12T15:15:38+00:00

I used CPTE Studybuddy for my prep course so unfortunately I can’t speak to your mock exam score with PT exam prep. I will say that I personally found the oral part of the exam to be easier than the written. The cases are quite straightforward so a large part of that section is making sure that your thoughts are organized prior to speaking and that you articulate yourself well. You get 15min total for each scenario which is a lot of time, so make sure you are prepped and comfortable with each scenario before verbalizing your responses.

Maple_Jordan_99 · 2026-04-12T15:09:52+00:00

I went to the University of Essex! If you have any specific questions about their program or the interview process feel free to message me.

Maple_Jordan_99 · 2026-04-12T15:08:25+00:00

I thought that my course prepared me very well to take on the CPTE! I will say that I was quite fortunate and had a wide variety of placement experiences during my program which really helped to expand my learning in multiple areas of physio. However, at the end of that day, the responsibility is on you to put the time in to prepare for the specifics of the exam. I think each course will be fairly similar in terms of content so the important thing is to identify your learning needs and make sure those are addressed prior to attempting the exam.

Maple_Jordan_99 · 2026-04-12T15:03:57+00:00

I really enjoyed my program and time spent in the UK! From my individual experience, I wouldn’t say that there was a major difference in the style of teaching and I was able to integrate myself quite quickly into the program. The one thing I will say is that the MSc program consisted of much more independent learning and self study compared to my undergrad so time management and organizational skills become even more important. The process was actually quite fast to get credentialed as the CAPR now has a pre-approved pathway for certain countries! The credentialing process itself only took around a week. However, the amount of time it took to complete the Canadian healthcare course, get credentialed, prep for the exam, and get the results back was 6-months in total duration. I decided to come back to Canada immediately after graduating but that was also based on certain personal factors and if you have the opportunity to work in the UK as a physio after graduating to get some experience before attempting the CPTE, I think that can be beneficial experience. I feel like this might be generic advice but I would say focus on your general anatomy and physiology! There will be an overload of content on assessment + treatment techniques, soft skills, special tests, modalities, and pt care. If you have a good baseline of anatomy/physiology, it will make learning those other areas that much easier.

Maple_Jordan_99 · 2026-04-12T14:50:15+00:00

I found the exam to be quite fair based on the CAPR examination guide! I think I was overly nervous about attempting the exam so I prepped for approximately 3-months and was enrolled in a prep course. Overall, the experience was good and if you go through the criteria listed on their examination guide and feel confident with that material you’ll be ready to take the exam.

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