Regulated physiotherapists in Alberta must follow the rules of practice set out in legislation and the Standards of Practice. The Standards refer to the expected level of physiotherapist performance for qualification to practice, clinical care, and professional practice that results in safe, ethical, and effective care.
All physiotherapists must demonstrate their knowledge and understanding of the standards by completing the jurisprudence module.
The module consists of 70 multiple-choice questions. The pass score is 70%.
There are four versions of the module. You will be randomly assigned to a set of questions.
There are different question types. Some questions present scenarios, some test knowledge of the standards, while others require application or critical thinking about the standard.
The jurisprudence module is based on the 23 Standards of Practice for Alberta Physiotherapists (2025).
- Advertising and Marketing
- Assessment, Diagnosis, Treatment
- Boundary Violations
- Communication
- Concurrent Care
- Conflict of Interest
- Continuing Competence
- Documentation
- Dual Practice
- Duty of Care
- Evidence-Informed Practice
- Funding, Fees, and Billing
- Health Equity and Anti-Discrimination
- Indigenous Cultural Safety and Humility
- Infection Control
- Informed Consent
- Performance of Restricted Activities
- Privacy and Record Retention
- Risk Management and Safety
- Sexual Abuse and Sexual Misconduct
- Supervision
- Titles, Credentials and Specialty Designations
- Virtual Care
Create an account to access the jurisprudence module
Go to: https://cpta.assessbank.ca/abapp/tao/Main/register
Step 1: Sign-up for an account by entering:
- First Name: same first name you have or will register with CPTA as your practicing name.
- Last Name: same last name you have or will register with CPTA as your practicing name.
- E-Mail: Same email you have or will use through the application or reinstatement process.
- Date of Birth
Step 2: After signing up, you will receive an email with your Login ID and password.
Need help? View the Setting up Your Jurisprudence Account video.
To prepare for completing the module, read and reflect on the Standards of Practice.
For the best experience, complete the module using a computer or tablet.
You may log in and out of the testing site as often as required. Your progress will be tracked and saved until the module is submitted for grading.
Once you’ve answered all questions, submit the module for grading. You will immediately receive your results.
You must complete the module until you receive a pass score. Click the Home icon (top right corner) to start the module again.
Download your results. You must include your results with your application for registration as a physiotherapist in Alberta.
Need help? View the Complete the Jurisprudence Module video.
An account has already been created for you in the Assessbank testing platform. Access the jurisprudence module using one of the two options below to ensure your results are attached to the account the College created for you.
You have two options:
Use the URL and login credentials emailed to you in February 2025.
- General Register member, February 3
- Provisional Register member, February 4
Retrieve your login credentials using the URL below:
- https://cpta.assessbank.ca/abapp/tao/PasswordRecovery
- Use the same email address that was on your Member Profile in February.
If your email address has changed since February 2025:
- Update your email address in your Member Profile, and then
- Contact registration staff at registration@cpta.ab.ca and ask that your email address is updated in the Assessbank testing platform. The two email addresses must be the same.
