Professional Code

The professional code was established in 1973 for professionals in Quebec as a means to protect the public from unethical or unlawful practices, or from those claiming more knowledge or expertise than they actually possessed.

The Ordre professionnel de la physiothérapy du Québec is one of 46 professional orders that encompass 54 professional occupations that require their sanction and membership in order to conduct any operations under their titles.

Under the auspices of Law 94m), the OPPQ has the authority to issue licences to PRT and PT practitioners and audits members to ensure compliance to the regulations governing the order. If a PRT practitioner is found to be negligent or derelict, or otherwise non-compliant in his or her duties, the OPPQ is mandated to conduct an investigation and refer the PRT practitioner to other legal bodies to assess the individual's competence, professional practice and whether or not the PRT practitioner is following proper protocol. The Professional Inspection Committee is the body responsible for this aspect of the disciplinary process. Should the PRT professional fall short of expectations or be in breech of ethical standards, the Syndic is the body responsible for executing sanctions, which can range from calling the practitioner into further training to removing the licence to practice.

PRT practitioners are obliged by the OPPQ to follow and minimum of 45 hours of post-graduate training so as to remain up-to-date and relevant in their field.