Saskatchewan Physiotherapy Association (SPA)

Overview:

Profession(s): Physiotherapy
Member Type(s): Physical Therapists, physical therapy support workers, students
Scope: Regional - Saskatchewan
Formed: 1970
Address: 116/118 - 1121 College Drive, Saskatoon, SK, S7N 0W3, Canada
Phone: (306) 955-7265
Fax: (306) 955-7260
Email: info@saskphysio.org
Website: www.saskphysio.org

Description:

The Saskatchewan Physiotherapy Association, initially formed in 1970 and incorporated in 1998, is the professional association for physiotherapists in Saskatchewan and is one of 10 provincial branches and 2 territorial councils of the Canadian Physiotherapy Association (CPA).

Mission/Aims:

The Saskatchewan Physiotherapy Association provides leadership to the physiotherapy profession, fosters excellence in practice, education and research, and promotes high standards of health in Saskatchewan.

Principal Activities:

Consultation and advocacy activities with government and other stakeholders.
Promotion of the physiotherapy profession.
Professional development and education.

Member Benefits:

Opportunities to develop leadership skills, and experience personal and professional growth.
A strong voice in representation to government, third party payers and other stake-holders.
Discounts on CPTE sponsored professional education courses.
Information on current issues affecting the profession.
Bursary assistance to attend CPA’s National Congress.
"Physio . . . On the Move" quarterly newsletter.
Online Employment listings.
Resources and products to raise the profession’s profile and help promote physiotherapy clinics or services (display materials, pamphlets, posters, merchandise).

As a branch of the Canadian Physiotherapy Association (CPA), members have access to:

Malpractice, health, dental and other insurance.
Research database.
Legal advice.
Bi-monthly newsletter.
Scientific journal.

Training/Licensing/Certification:

Continuing Physical Therapy Education (CPTE) is a collaborative program that was established by the School of Physical Therapy, University of Saskatchewan and the Saskatchewan Physiotherapy Association in 1996.

CPTE provides continuing education programs (post-graduate) that promote excellence and advancement of clinical practice in physical therapy and related health fields. Assessment of needs, program evaluation and integrated planning with clinical, academic and professional partners provides the basis for program development and improvement.

Affiliations:

Associations to which we are a member:
Canadian Physiotherapy Association (CPA)

Verification Criteria:

Registration or licensure through the Saskatchewan College of Physical Therapists (SCPT)