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The Physio Exam Prep Blog
CAPR-aligned guides, study plans, and exam strategies for Internationally Educated Physiotherapists preparing for the 2026 CPTE.
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Exam Strategy
MCQ Strategy for the CPTE Written Section: Patterns That Catch IEPTs (2026)
How the multiple-choice and media-enhanced questions on the 2026 Canadian Physiotherapy Examination Written section are actually constructed, and the five test-taking patterns that move the most points for Internationally Educated Physiotherapists.
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Clinical Deep Dives
Stroke Rehabilitation for the CPTE: A Study Guide for IEPTs (2026)
A focused study guide on stroke rehabilitation as it appears on the Canadian Physiotherapy Examination — ischemic vs hemorrhagic, cerebral artery syndromes, recovery staging, evidence-based interventions, and the patterns examiners actually test.
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Getting Started
From Foreign PT Degree to Canadian Practice: The 5-Step Journey for IEPTs (2026)
A step-by-step walkthrough of the full path from a physiotherapy degree earned abroad to a Canadian practising licence — credentialling pathways, language testing, the CPTE, and provincial registration. Verified against CAPR's published policies.
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Study Plans
The 6-Month CPTE Study Plan for IEPTs (2026 Edition)
A week-by-week study plan for the new 2026 Canadian Physiotherapy Examination (CPTE), built specifically for Internationally Educated Physiotherapists. Covers the integrated Written + Oral format and the parts where most IEPTs lose time.
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Exam Structure
What's Different About the 2026 CPTE (and What It Means for IEPTs)
The 2026 Canadian Physiotherapy Examination is not a refresh of the old exam — it is structurally different. Here is what actually changed, what it means for how you study, and where most prep materials are now out of date.