The Board of Directors can give individuals legally authorized to practice the profession outside Quebec special authorization to use a title or perform professional activities reserved for OPPQ members.
It is important to note that this special authorization comes with the obligation to comply with all of the laws and regulations that apply to physiotherapists in Québec.
This authorization is valid only for the indicated activities or title. In addition, the authorization will identify the person or group of people on behalf of whom these activities can be exercised, as well as any other conditions or restrictions that may apply. It is a valid for up to one year and is renewable.
Anyone wishing to obtain a special authorization must read the information on page 1 of the form below.
What are the activities that require a special authorization?
A special authorization is required whenever the professional activities contemplated in the province of Québec involve working with one or more persons with disabilities or incapacities (hereinafter referred to as “clients”). For example, persons in one of the following situations must obtain a special authorization from the OPPQ to be able to perform the activities indicated:
- Persons wishing to offer treatments to an identified client or group of clients located in Québec;
- Instructors, teachers, supervisors, participants or students in training involving interventions with clients;
- Persons wishing to pursue treatments via telerehabilitation for their clients in Québec;
- Persons participating in a training activity involving interventions with patient partners.