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CPD status: Mandatory · Reviewed 2026-08-02

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14 results · all of Canada

Graduate Certificate in Chronic Pain Management (online)

McGill University, School of Physical & Occupational Therapy

Fully online 15-credit graduate certificate teaching evidence-based, biopsychosocial chronic pain assessment and interdisciplinary management; open to physiotherapists.

🍁 CanadianDirect course linkPaidTechnical

Introduction to Culturally Safe Care for Trans People in Physiotherapy

Canadian Physiotherapy Association on Embodia · ~1 h

Helps physiotherapists deliver culturally safe, inclusive care for trans and gender-diverse people using practical examples, clear language guidance, and real-world clinical scenarios.

🍁 CanadianDirect course linkPaidCA$20.00EthicsProfessional practice

Pain Education Theory & Practice

Canadian Physiotherapy Association (Pain Science Division) on Embodia · ~3.5 h

Three-part online course from the CPA Pain Science Division combining pain education theory, clinical conversations, and a patient interview on living with persistent pain. Helps physiotherapists integrate pain science education into everyday practice.

🍁 CanadianDirect course linkPaidCA$125.00Technical

6 Skills in 6 Weeks: Online Complimentary Course

Canadian Physiotherapy Association & Embodia · ~3.5 h

Free CPA/Embodia course covering six essential professional skills every physiotherapist should embody, delivered as short video lessons with quizzes, forums, and a certificate of completion.

🍁 CanadianDirect course linkFreeProfessional practice

Exploring the Brain in Pain

Canadian Physiotherapy Association (Neurosciences Division) on Embodia · ~1 h

On-demand session examining how individual differences in cortical activity before and after pain onset may drive chronic pain, and novel therapeutic approaches that target cortical activity.

🍁 CanadianDirect course linkPaidCA$20.00Technical

Practical Implications of Generative AI in Physiotherapy

Canadian Physiotherapy Association (Orthopaedic Division) on Embodia · ~1 h

Overview of generative AI in clinical physiotherapy practice — applications, capabilities, ethical considerations, and building AI literacy skills. Lifetime access with certificate of completion.

🍁 CanadianDirect course linkPaidCA$20.00Professional practiceTechnical

APTEI: Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) Management

Advanced Physical Therapy Education Institute (APTEI) on Embodia · ~4 h

Four-hour online course on TMJ anatomy, biomechanics, assessment, and management of hypomobility, hypermobility, and disc displacement, with patient exercises, quizzes, and case studies.

🍁 CanadianDirect course linkPaidCA$149.00Technical

Parkinson's Disease — Physiotherapist-Led Exercise as a Primary Treatment

Canadian Physiotherapy Association on Embodia · ~1 h

Updates physiotherapists on research showing exercise is an effective primary treatment for Parkinson's Disease and the physiotherapist's role as movement specialist. Includes prescribable patient exercises and a certificate of completion.

🍁 CanadianDirect course linkPaidCA$35.00Technical

Managing Your Health: The Role of Physical Therapy and Exercise

University of Toronto on Coursera · ~12 h

Six-module University of Toronto course on how exercise applies to cardiovascular disease, osteoporosis, cancer, sports injuries, and arthritis. Free to audit with a paid shareable certificate option.

🍁 CanadianDirect course linkFree to auditFree to audit; certificate extraTechnical

Managing Lower Limb Tendinopathy (Masterclass)

Physio Network · ~2 h

Two-hour, four-module masterclass covering tendinopathy aetiology, risk factors and diagnosis, therapeutic exercise selection, and why treatment sometimes fails. Subscription access with a free trial.

Direct course linkPaidUS$12.49/month (paid annually)Technical

Introduction to Sustainability

University of Illinois on Coursera · ~25 h

Population, ecosystems, energy and water — the science behind sustainable decisions.

Direct course linkFree to auditFree to audit; certificate extraTechnicalProfessional practice

AI For Everyone

DeepLearning.AI on Coursera · ~6 h

Andrew Ng's non-technical AI course — what AI can do and how to bring it into your organization.

Direct course linkFree to auditFree to audit; certificate extraManagementTechnical

Construction Project Management

Columbia University on Coursera · ~25 h

Project initiation, planning, scheduling and delivery methods for construction projects, taught by Columbia University.

Direct course linkFree to auditFree to audit; certificate extraTechnicalManagement

PMI — Project Management Training

Project Management Institute

Project management courses and the PMP pathway. Management learning generally counts toward CPD for most regulated professionals.

Course libraryPaidVaries by courseManagementProfessional practice
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Annual, tied to registration renewal
Hours / credits
Provincial colleges run continuing-competence programs — typically an annual self-assessment, professional-development plan and recorded learning activities, with periodic audits — rather than one national hour count.
Ethics & professional responsibility
Practice standards and jurisprudence modules are required by several colleges.
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