Podiatry – Requirements

Mandatory Requirements

ApplicationTo be submitted via our member portal.
Certification(s)
  • Official evidence of registration with another licensing body which is sent directly to the College from the registration/licensing body.
  • Official transcript or successful completion of a chiropody/podiatry program. Transcripts must be sent directly from the education institution to the College. A transcript must confirm that a degree/diploma has been granted.
  • Photocopy of the graduation diploma from the chiropody/podiatry program.
  • Proof of successful completion of added competencies in Drug Knowledge and Administration, Laser Therapy and Surgical Training.
  • Proof of up-to-date CPR and First Aid training.
  • Proof of enrollment in Continuing Professional Education Program.
C.V.Consisting of a chronological list of qualifications, professional appointments, and work experience. Indicating reason(s) for any gaps in practice history greater than 3 months and current to the date of the application.
Authorization to Work in CanadaOne of the following valid documents: Canadian passport, Canadian Birth Certificate, Canadian Citizenship, Landed Immigrant Certificate, Canadian Permanent Resident card, Canadian Work Permit, or authorization under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (Canada) to practice the profession in Canada.
Criminal Record CheckCriminal record check(s) from every Country/State you have lived in for more than 3 months in the past 10 years. These are only valid for 6 months.
Vulnerable Sector CheckIf you live in Canada, a Vulnerable Sector Check. These are only valid for 6 months.
Certificate(s) of Professional ConductFrom everywhere they held licensure in the past 10 years. Please note that these must be sent directly to CPSPEI from the originating Regulatory Authority and are only valid for 3 months from date of issue and must be valid on the day licensure is issued.
ReferencesNames & emails for 3 practitioners they worked with in the past year
CurrencyMinimum of 450 hours of clinical practice as a podiatrist in the past 3 years
LanguageEnglish; As per the College’s Language Proficiency policy
Liability InsuranceCopy of valid proof of Professional Liability Insurance

The below Mandatory Requirements are to be completed after obtaining approval for registration:

Payment of FeesAll deemed applicable fees by the College

Additional requirements, if applicable:

Copy of Complaint Document(s)If ever the subject of a complaint with any Regulatory Authority; provide copies of the Letter(s) of Complaint, Letter(s) of Response, and Letter(s) of Conclusion.
Copy of Legal Action Document(s)If ever the subject of legal action, related to the practice of podiatry; provide copies of the Statements(s) of Claim, Statement(s) of Defense, and Conclusion document(s)

Additional documentation and/or information may be required as deemed by The College of Physicians & Surgeons of Prince Edward Island.