Core Competency Courses

Sport Physiotherapy Canada (SPC) developed its own structured education pathway to assist individuals wishing to pursue a career working in sport and to proceed through SPC’s Credential Program. The pathway, comprised of two entirely virtual Courses titled Fundamentals and Advanced Core Competency Courses, aims to promote standardized, evidence-informed and accessible education relating to the field of Sports Therapy. Knowledge and skill gained from each Course will allow practitioners to work confidently and effectively with athletes both clinically and on the field at regional, national and international levels in either amateur or professional sport.

The Fundamentals and Advanced Core Competency Courses are designed to be completed sequentially to also help interested candidates prepare to challenge SPC’s Written and Oral Practical Exams to become a SPC Certificate and then SPC Diploma holder.

Each course offers a variety of didactic and interactive online sessions (IOS), delivered by experts from across Canada, and may be completed from anywhere, anytime over the course of a 12 month period. The virtual format will allow flexibility to accommodate various schedules and time zones, while permitting full time work; registrants may complete modules at their own pace from the comfort of their home, work or on the road traveling with athletes or athletic teams!

FUNDAMENTALS COURSE | CERTIFICATE LEVEL
Interactive Online Sessions will begin in September of every year and will be spread out over a 6 month period

ADVANCED COURSE | DIPLOMA LEVEL
Interactive Online Sessions will begin in September of every year and will be spread over a 6 month period

Please note: While IOS will be hosted and moderated by instructors for most units every few weeks, the remaining course material may be reviewed at the participant’s own pace immediately upon gaining access to the E-learning platform. Exact IOS dates and times, as well as any changes, will be communicated to participants closer to September. SPC reserves the right to change the order, cancel or defer IOS at any time and will provide as much advance notice as possible in the event of a change.

Online via ELearning Platform

EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION
Opens the first Monday of June until the last Monday of August (June 3rd, 2024 to August 26th, 2024)

• SPC Members: $1645 (+tax) CAD
• Non Members: $1945 (+tax) CAD

REGISTRATION
Continues the last Tuesday of August until the third Monday in February – The Oral Practical registration deadline (August 27th, 2024 to February 17th, 2025)

• SPC Members: $1695 (+tax) CAD
• Non Members: $1995 (+tax) CAD

COURSE EXTENSION
Registration includes 12 months to complete the course; however, if you would like to extend access to complete the course or simply want prolonged access to the course materials and resources, an extension can be provided at:

• $100 (+tax) for an additional 6 months
• $150 (+tax) for an additional 12 months

Please email support@sportphysio.ca to request an extension.

ENROLLMENT POLICY

• ALL are welcome to enroll (SPC Members and Non-members)
• Minimum requirements for on-field hours as well as mentorship hours are NOT required to enroll in core courses
  • Minimum requirements necessary for all SPC credential program/exam applications
• Current First Responder certification is NOT required to enroll in core courses but is recommended
• Must be a SPC Certificate holder, Diploma candidate, Diploma holder or have taken the Fundamentals course in order to enroll in the Advanced Course
• Enrollment in both Fundamentals and Advanced courses simultaneously is NOT permitted at this time*

*Exceptions may be made for approved SPC mentors, examiners and Diploma holders in good standing with up to date maintenance of credentials

CANCELLATION POLICY

Cancellations received 2 weeks prior to the first Monday of September will receive a full refund minus a $250 administrative fee. Any cancellations received within 2 weeks of the the first Monday of September will not receive a refund. Deferrals will be possible and accepted for an additional $50 administration fee – requests must be received no later than the first Monday of September.

Check out an overview of Core Course FAQ’s here (#4)