Job requirements Certified Athletic Therapist (CAT) in the Thompson–Okanagan Region

Find out what you typically need to work as a certified athletic therapist (CAT) in the Thompson–Okanagan Region. These requirements are applicable to all Other professional occupations in therapy and assessment (NOC 31204).

Employment requirements

This is what you typically need for the job.

  • Kinesiologists require a four-year bachelor’s degree in kinesiology, physical education or human kinetics.
  • Certification for kinesiologists is available through the Canadian Kinesiology Alliance.
  • Registration with a regulatory body is required for kinesiologists in Ontario.
  • Athletic therapists require a bachelor's degree in sport therapy or a degree in health sciences with a specialization in sports injury management.
  • Recreational therapists usually require a bachelor's degree in recreation with a specialization in therapeutic recreation.
  • Supervised practical training is usually required for occupations in this unit group.
  • Certification or membership with the appropriate national professional association or provincial counterpart may be required.

Source National Occupational Classification

Professional certification and licensing

British Columbia

If this occupation is regulated, you may need to get a professional license from a regulatory authority before you can start working. Licensing can be compulsory or voluntary, depending on the occupation.

  • If the licence is compulsory, you must be certified before you can practise the occupation and use the professional designation.
  • If the licence is voluntary, you don’t need to be certified to practise this occupation.

Find out if this occupation is regulated and contact the regulatory authority to learn about the certification process.

Source Foreign Credential Recognition Program - ESDC

Find out where this occupation is regulated in Canada

Do you want to work in another province or territory?

If you are already certified to work in a regulated occupation in your province or territory, it will be easier for you to have your certification recognized in another province or territory. See the Workers Mobility's website to learn more.

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