Membership in CPA offers an array of resources, advocacy and communication programs and services in both English and French. The following are some of the many services you have access to as a CPA Member. Where more information is available on this website on specific programs/services, links have been provided or there is an indication that more information is available on the members’ site.

As a member of CPA, you will be able to:

• Access resources such as Physical Rehabilitation Outcome Measures (2nd Edition), Competency Profile: Essential Competencies of Physiotherapist Support Workers in Canada (new), Accreditation Program for physiotherapy services, Policy and Procedures Reference Manual, and many more, all offered at significantly reduced rates for members.
  
• Benefit from the advocacy role that your National Association plays at the federal level, and that the Branches play through their effective lobbying efforts, fee negotiations and influencing provincial legislation on your behalf.
  
• Participate in professional development programs such as conferences, Congress, teleconference education programs, continuing education programs and materials made available to members at reduced rates.
  
• Keep up with professional trends and issues through CPA's member newsletter Contact (available for members only), with Branch and Division publications.
  
• Benefit from information sharing with such groups as the Alliance of Physiotherapy Regulatory Boards, the Canadian Council of Physiotherapy University Programs (CCPUP) and the World Confederation for Physical Therapy (WCPT).
  
• Stay abreast of current research through CPA's peer-reviewed journal, Physiotherapy Canada (available for members).
  
• Benefit from networking opportunities with professional colleagues at conferences and through Branches, Divisions, publications and CPA's web site.
  
• Participate in comprehensive insurance programs with competitive coverage and rates.

IMPORTANT DOCUMENTATION

CPA will be issuing member receipts/cards and malpractice insurance certificates electronically starting this year. That means that you will no longer have to wait to receive your documentation in the mail. When you renew online you will have the option to immediately print those documents. You will also receive an email with a link on it providing you with the option of printing your documents.

For those members sending in a paper application by fax or mail, you will receive an email alerting you when your application has been processed. You will then be able to print your receipt/member card and malpractice insurance certificate (if applicable) immediately.