Innovation and Excellence stepping into the future
2015 Annual Report
2015 Annual Report 3
Table of Contents
5 Letter from the Alliance Leadership
6 Who We Are
7 Structure
8 Board, Committees, Staff and Members
10 Evaluation Services Committee
10 Credentialling Program
13 Examinations Program
17 Financial Statements
20 Alliance Award of Distinction
23 2015 Volunteers
52015 Annual Report
Letter from the Alliance Leadership
Innovation and Excellence…stepping into the future… 2015 has been a very busy and exciting year for the Alliance, as it saw progress in all areas of business.
Our first step into the future was the initial computerized
written exam, which was administered in July 2015, moving
The Alliance into the future of exam excellence. As with most
innovation, there were a few bumps along the way, however
the transition allows the Alliance to perform data analysis
of the exam questions, assess performance on the exam and
administer the exam with greater ease.
The Alliance has also been working with a great team at 108
Ideaspace to develop a more modern website that will increase
ease of use for all of our stakeholders. The new website will
include more information and tools for candidates with regards
to the credentialing and examinations processes, especially for
internationally-educated candidates trying to determine their
potential for success in Canada.
There have been several projects undertaken this year as well,
including the NPAG Triple P project. This project is moving
forward as planned, with a multi-stakeholder Steering
Committee working with subject-matter experts to develop
the new Essential Competency and Practice Milestones docu-
ments and preparing the Practise Analysis Survey, which will
allow for the Canadian physiotherapy community to provide
input into the competencies. This will then inform The
Alliance exam blueprint.
Along with this project, The Alliance has initiated the process
for an External Exam review, as we do every 3-5 years. This will
provide information regarding best practices in examinations
of these types, which will allow The Alliance to stay at the
forefront in the world of national high stakes exams.
The Alliance Registrars’ Committee has been very active this
year, focusing in particular on three key projects with
pan-Canadian scope. They are:
1) the development of a core standards of practice
document to guide similarity in practice standards
across the country;
2) the development of a single regulatory Code of Ethics
for all jurisdictions;
3) the development of a tele-rehab policy with common
regulatory principles and approaches for any physio
therapist providing care virtually across borders.
A particular highlight of this year was the ability to meet with
physiotherapy regulator colleagues at the 4th international
meeting of physiotherapy regulators (INPTRA) in Singapore.
Alliance Board members and staff spoke about the possibility
of a single global credentialling standard, the importance
of ethics and professionalism in a regulatory context, and the
political, economic and social factors affecting the practice
of physiotherapy around the world. It was a wonderful oppor-
tunity to forge connections with our colleagues in other coun-
tries – promoting excelling in physiotherapy regulation globally.
All of this progress could not have been accomplished
without the passion and dedication of many people. So as
we reflect on another year of innovation and excellence, we
would like to acknowledge the leadership of our Board, the
hard work of all our volunteer committee members and the
tremendous dedication of The Alliance staff. Your time and
effort are greatly appreciated!
Brandy Green Katya Masnyk
President CEO
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Who We Are
The Canadian Alliance of Physiotherapy Regulators (The Alliance) is a pan-Canadian alliance of provincial and territorial organizations that regulate the practice of physiotherapy.
The Alliance’s core business is the administration of evalua-
tion, knowledge brokering and policy services on behalf of its
regulatory Members. Evaluation services include credentialling
the education and qualifications of internationally educated
applicants and the administration of the Physiotherapy
Competency Examination to determine a candidate’s readiness
for safe, effective and independent physiotherapy practice.
As a pan-Canadian collaborative, The Alliance’s activities span
all ten provinces and Yukon and serve hundreds of credential-
ling and examinations applicants each year.
Structure
The Alliance Board consists of 11 Directors, one appointed Alliance representative from each regulated provincial/territorial jurisdiction, as well as an affiliate member from the Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy from the United States. Led by four Board Officers, the Board meets at least twice a year to set the strategic direction for the organization and oversee policy. In addition, the Board has three standing committees:
• The CEO Review Committee is responsible for
developing, implementing and evaluating a CEO review
process to be used for probationary and ongoing reviews.
The principle of measuring performance against
pre-identified competencies and outcomes related to
objectives is paramount in the work of the Committee.
The Committee also reviews compensation at least every
two years and make recommendations to the Board about
CEO compensation including salary, benefits
and perquisites.
• The Evaluation Services Committee provides strategic
advice and makes recommendations to the Alliance Board
on matters respecting the Credentialling and Examination
programs. The Evaluation Services Committee provides
oversight for the Credentialling and Examination programs
and is responsible for setting and monitoring performance
standards of the credentialling and examination programs
and assuring the effective delivery of those services.
• The Governance and Nominations Committee considers
and enhances the functioning of the Board, its committees
and working groups. It does this by monitoring and
reviewing governance policies, committee structure and
terms of reference, providing oversight to the nominations
and elections processes, and managing Board and
committee orientation, development and evaluation.
In addition to the three Board Committees, The Alliance Registrars’ Committee conducts policy work of interest and import to its members. The Registrars’ Committee is a committee of the CEO.
• The Registrars’ Committee leads the main policy work of
the organization. It supports member Registrars and
Executive Directors, scans the regulatory environment,
identifies emerging trends across jurisdictions and makes
recommendations to the Board on issues of pan-Canadian
scope. The Registrars’ Committee provides oversight to
two ad-hoc committees:
• The Specialty Certification Recognition Committee is
an ad-hoc committee responsible for overseeing the
specialty certification recognition process and
advising The Alliance Board of Directors on its
implementation, including the development of
recommendations and policies regarding acceptable
specialty certification programs and the identification
of actions required by The Alliance and its member
regulators to implement a pan-Canadian process for
recognition of physiotherapy clinical specialties.
• The Continuing Competency Committee (CCC) is an
ad-hoc committee that provides a forum to discuss
and share information related to continuing
competence programs. The CCC may also consider
and recommend national strategies related to
advancing continuing competence for consideration
by the Registrars’ Committee.
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Board, Committees, Staff and Members
Alliance Committees – 2014-2015:
Alliance Officers
President:
Tanya Kozera (until May);
Brandy Green (after May)
Vice President:
Brandy Green (until May);
Joyce Vogelgesang (after May)
Treasurer:
John Spirou
Secretary:
Katya Masnyk
CEO Review Committee
Brandy Green (President)
Brenda McKechnie
John Spirou
Joyce Vogelgesang
Governance Committee
Brenda Hudson, Chair
Brandy Green
Katya Masnyk
Deborah Noseworthy
Shenda Tanchak
Evaluation Services Committee
Sue Murphy, Chair
Liliane Asseraf-Pasin
Mark Hall
Marla Nayer
Ann Read
John Spirou, Board Liaison
Janelle Van Heeren
Staff - 2015:
Katya Masnyk, CEO
Kim Ogryzek, Corporate
Director, Finance and
Operations (January to May)
Valerie MacGregor, Corporate
Director, Finance and
Operations (from June)
Diana Sinnige, National
Director, Credentials and
Examinations
Ruth Pereira
Rebecca Chamula
Jenny Choi
Lindsay Cooper
Nancy Durrant
Ian Finn
Erin Gollaher
Keshia Gudge
Igor Lazarevsky
Rebecca Lam
Melissa lee
Valerie MacGregor
Helen McKay
Shereen Mir-Jabbar
Michelle Naranjo
Sindhu Nandhakumar
Elvira Osadchaya
Nancy Osadetz
Eric Pearce
Delon Pereira
Adam Sayers
Kiran Sandhu
Board of Directors 2015, Registrars, and Registrar’s Committee
Yukon Territories Board of Directors 2015
Alisha Bell
Registrars
Alisha Bell
Registrars’ Commitee
Alisha Bell
British Columbia Board of Directors 2015
Brenda Hudson
Registrars
Brenda Hudson
Registrars’ Commitee
Brenda Hudson
Alberta Board of Directors 2015
Joyce Vogelgesang
Registrars
Dianne Millette
Registrars’ Committee
Dianne Millette
Saskatchewan Board of Directors 2015
Brandy Green
Registrars
Lynn Kuffner
Registrars’ Committee
Lynn Kuffner
Manitoba Board of Directors 2015
Tanya Kozera (until May)
Brenda McKechnie (after May)
Registrars
Brenda McKechnie
Registrars’ Committee
Brenda McKechnie
Ontario Board of Directors 2015
John Spirou
Registrars
Shenda Tanchak
Registrars’ Committee
Shenda Tanchak, Chair
(after May)
Quebec Board of Directors 2015
Denis Pelletier
Registrars
Claude Laurent
Registrars’ Committee
Denis Pelletier
Claude Laurent
New Brunswick Board of Directors 2015
Rebecca Bourdage
Registrars
Rebecca Bourdage
Registrars’ Committee
Rebecca Bourdage, Chair
(until May)
Nova Scotia Board of Directors 2015
Joan Ross
Registrars
Joan Ross
Registrars’ Committee
Joan Ross
Prince Edward Island Board of Directors 2015
Sarah Gaudet
Registrars
Sarah Gaudet
Registrars’ Committee
Sarah Gaudet
Newfoundland and Labrador Board of Directors 2015
Deborah Noseworthy
Registrars
Josephine Crossan
Registrars’ Committee
Josephine Crossan
Regulator Members:
Professional Licensing and
Regulatory Affairs,
Government of Yukon
College of Physical Thera-
pists of British Columbia
Physiotherapy Alberta –
College + Association
Saskatchewan College of
Physical Therapists
College of Physiotherapists
of Manitoba
College of Physiotherapists
of Ontario
L’ordre Professionelle de la
Physiotherapie du Quebec
College of physiotherapists
of New Brunswick
Nova Scotia College of
Physiotherapists
Prince Edward Island College
of Physiotherapists
Newfoundland and Labrador
College of Physiotherapists
Affiliate Member:
The Federation of State
Boards of Physical Therapy
(United States)
Interesting changes: • India – after 2 years of declining applications, India had more applications than the previous 4 years. • United Kingdom has maintained the #2 spot over the Philippines (#3) for the second year in a row. • The number of applications from Pakistan was down somewhat and the number from Nigeria up somewhat compared to previous years. • Republic of Ireland (9 applications) has fallen out of the top 10 this year.
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Evaluation Services Committee
Credentialling Program
The Evaluation Services Committee (ESC) is appointed by the Board of Directors and provides oversight to the Credentialling and Examinations programs. The ESC monitors performance and provides strategic advice to the Board about these programs.
Members May 2015
Sue Murphy, PT (Chair)
Marla Nayer, PT
Liliane Asseraf-Pasin, PT
John Spirou, PT (Board rep)
Mark Hall, PT
Ann Read, PT
Janelle Van Heeren, PT
Katya Masnyk, CEO (ex-officio)
Diana Sinnige, PT, Nat. Dir,
Credentialling & Examinations (ex-officio)
Chris Beauchamp,
Psychometrician as of June 2015
The Alliance position on graduates from Canadian non-accredited physiotherapy programs.
The ESC considered policy changes regarding retaking the
Physiotherapy Competency Exam (PCE), recommending
a definitive eligibility time limit for candidates from prior to
2012 (Section B candidates), as well as removing staff and
the BOE from the learning plan approvals process for 4th
and 5th attempts.
Exam Security Audit
The ongoing Analysis of Physiotherapy Practice and the
successful implementation of computer based testing in 2015.
In 2015, the Credentialling Program continued to benefit from the streamlined program implemented in 2013. All systems ran smoothly and effectively. We finished the year with a very low number of Administrative Reconsiderations (one request) and Appeals (one request).
State of the Art: In June 2015, The Alliance was honoured with an award from
Citizenship and Immigration Canada. Our Source Country
Profiles – Pre-Arrival Information for Internationally Educated
Physiotherapists was considered the ‘Best Initiative in the
category of Overseas Initiatives’ for the 2015 International
Qualifications Network awards.
Developing professional staff: two staff members were nominated for and completed
a 6 week Credential Assessment 101 course offered by
the Canadian Information Centre for International
Credentials (CICIC).
Maintaining response standards: We finished 2015 with 754 credentialling applications – the
highest level since our new standards were introduced in 2012.
Despite high volumes, Alliance staff maintained very good
response times in processing credentialling applications – com-
ing in at the low end of the benchmark throughout the year.
Diversity: The top source country of applicants applying for assess-
ment as physiotherapists continues to be India. For the
second year in a row, the UK now outpaces the Philippines
in number of applicants and takes the second place position.
The Philippines, Australia, the United States and Nigeria are
other high source countries.
1
2
6
8
7
9
10
3
4 5
IndiaUK
PhilippinesAustralia
USA Nigeria
IranPakistan
BrazilEgypt
Total Applicants
430655649251614131312
754
Credentialling Top 10 Source Countries 2015
Primary Source Countries, 2011 to 2015
Country of Education 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015
India 293 407 375 334 430
UK: Eng/Scot/Wales/NI 50
75 - 40/30/5/0
61 - 34/24/1/2
71 - 33/36/1/1
65 - 34/28/1/1
Philippines 80 88 79 63 56
Australia 45 29 37 28 49
USA 38 32 31 20 25
Nigeria 12 12 11 7 16
Iran 10 8 20 13 14
Pakistan 4 13 28 22 13
Brazil 10 12 11 9 13
Egypt 6 14 7 5 12
Total - All Countries 606 773 741 668 754
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2011 2012 2013 2014 2015
New Applications Received 606 773 41 668 754
Time from Application
Received to Initial Status Update Sent
to Client*
Averaging 3.5 weeks
9.5 weeks 7 business days 9 business days 9 business days
Number of Precedent Files
Completed275 255 686 502 519
Number of Non-Precedent Files Completed
168 339 455 191 122
Total Number of Files
Completed443 594 1141 693 641
Time to Assess- Precedent* 12 weeks 17 weeks 10 weeks 6 weeks 10 weeks
Time to Assess- Non-Precedent* 42 weeks 41 weeks 15 weeks 7 weeks 15 weeks
Credentialling Program Statistics, 2011 to 2015
*Some applicants may still need to complete the Canadian context course
*Wait time measured at end of indicated year/quarter.
Credentialling Wait Times at Year End
Outcome of Credentialling Assessments – 2014
Note: The Pan Canadian Federal Foreign Qualification Recognition Framework Goal is 52 weeks.
473; Eligible for Exam*
100; Eligible but did not meet the language requirements*
65; A language test result or other documentation is required
3; Educaton is substantially different
Year End 2013 Year End 2014 Year End 2015 Current Benchmark
Files with precedent established
(Precedent Files)10 weeks 6 weeks 10 weeks 10-12 weeks
Files with a precedent (Non-prece-
dent Files)15 weeks 7 weeks 15 weeks 16-18 weeks
The Examinations Program had another hectic and productive year. Exam administration volumes continued to run high with a total of 3,261 exam administrations completed. This number is comparable to 2014 (3,305 administrations) but much higher than our “normal” levels seen in the previous five years. We believe that these 2 years (2014 and 2015) will be our peak years as the ‘credentialling bulge’ passes through the exam program. However, recent high volumes in credentialling applications may extend this high level of exam volumes beyond 2016.
Learning from mistakes: In 2015, The Alliance discovered
and dealt with a critical incident that actually happened the
previous year. ‘In December 2014, The Alliance administered
a written multiple choice exam. In the process of standardizing
and scoring the results of this exam, an incorrect scoring algo-
rithm was applied and fifty candidates who had been told they
had passed the exam, had in fact, failed it. The scoring error
was the result of human error. It was disclosed to the
affected candidates and posted publicly on the Alliance
website. Affected candidates were given the opportunity to
re-take the exam at no cost and were provided with emotional
and financial support. In the aftermath of the disclosure, The
Alliance Board appointed an ad-hoc Working Group on the
Scoring Error chaired by the Board President to conduct a root
cause analysis. Lessons learned and recommendations for pre-
vention of future incidents were documented in a report from
the Working Group and are being immediately implemented.
Program improvements: While the exam error of 2014
and its aftermath were difficult periods for all involved, The
Alliance nevertheless made notable advances to improve
the quality and security of exam services in 2015. The exam
program Security Audit was completed in early 2015 and its
recommendations have begun to be implemented. For exam-
ple, now that the exam is computerized, we are able to analyze
response patterns for suspicious behavior.
Examinations Program
0
500
2013
2013
2013
2014
2014
2014
2015
2015
2015
1000
1500
2000
2500
3000
3500Table 1:
Total Number of Exams Administered 2013 - 2015
Written Component Administrations
Clinical Component Administrations
Total Number of Exams Administered
Canadian Trained Internationally trained
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Innovation: In early 2015, we completed a transfer of
our entire written item question bank from our previous
psychometric service into a new Measure platform. The new
online platform allows item writers to collaborate across the
country in a secure manner. It also allows us to collect and
monitor item performance data, and use this as we create
future exam forms.
On July 11, 2015 The Alliance successfully administered
its first computer based exam. Candidates were very
comfortable with the computer interface and found it easy
to navigate. In our first year we offered the written compo-
nent of the exam at exam sites in 31 cities. This is just more
than double the 14 cities we were able to offer when we
used a pencil and paper exam.
Professional development: In 2015, The Alliance took
steps to enhance the depth of expertise of its exam staff. We
hired a permanent Physiotherapist Advisor with a background
in statistics, an experienced Exam Officer, and Assistants with
appropriate educational backgrounds. The Alliance invested in
exam related education and training for its staff, its local and
central item writing committee members and the chair of the
Board of Examiners.
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Table 2: Physiotherapy Competency Exam Pass Rates 2015
Table 3: Licensing Exam pass rates (percent passing) for written and clinical components, by candidate type, by year
Table 4: IEPT PCE Pass Rates Since Feb 2013 Credentialling Changes
Table 5: Release of Exam Results – Wait Times
English or French Exams Administered in 2015
English - 98% French - 2%
IEPT Pass Rate 2013
IEPT Pass Rate 2014
IEPT Pass Rate 2015
Written Component 54% 47% 41%
Clinical Component 58% 57% 64%
Benchmark Actual Average 2015
Written Component 6 weeks 5.5 weeks
Clinical Component 12 weeks 10.5 weeks
Male – Female Exam Takers in 2015
Year Written Component Clinical Component Written Component Clinical Component
2010 94 95 50 70
2011 94 93 64 62
2012 94 88 44 44
2013 95 92 53 58
2014 94 91 48 57
2015 92 90 41 64
Average 94 92 50 59
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
Outlook for 2016
The External Review for Exam Best Practices is scheduled to occur over the summer months with recommendations coming in the
fall. Enhanced written question performance metrics are being collected in 2016 that will assist in the implementation of a new
standard setting cycle for the written component that is being planned for 2017.
172015 Annual Report
Report of the Independent Auditor on the Summary Financial Statements
The accompanying summary financial statements, which
comprise the summary statement of financial position as at
December 31, 2015, and the summary statement of opera-
tions for the year then ended, are derived from the audited
financial statements of The Canadian Alliance of Physio-
therapy Regulators for the year ended December 31, 2015
on which we expressed an unmodified opinion in our report
dated March 29, 2016. Those financial statements, and the
summary financial statements, do not reflect the effects of
events that occurred subsequent to the date of our report
on those financial statements.
The summary financial statements do not contain all the
disclosures required by Canadian accounting standards for
not-for-profit organizations. Reading the summary finan-
cial statements, therefore, is not a substitute for reading
the audited financial statments of The Canadian Alliance of
Physiotherapy Regulators.
Management’s Responsibility for the Summarized Financial Statements
Management is responsible for the fair summarization of the
audited financial statements in accordance with the criteria
disclosed the summary financial statements.
Auditor’s Responsibility
Our responsibility is to express an opinon on the summa-
rized financial statements based on our procedures, which
were conducted in accordance with Canadian Auditing
Standard (CAS) 800 “Engagements to Report on Summary
Financial Statements”.
Opinion
In our opinion, the summary financial statements derived
from the audited financial statements of The Canadian
Alliance of Physiotherapy Regulators for the year ended
December 31, 2015 are a fair summary of those financial
statements, in accordance with the criteria disclosed in
the summary financial statements.
Charterted Accountants
Licensed Public Accountants
March 29, 2016
Toronto, Ontario
Financial Statements
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Applied criteria in the preparation of the financial statements
The criteria applied by management in the preparation of
these summary financial statements are as follows:
a) the information in the summarized financial statements
is in agreement with the related information in the
complete financial statements; and
b) the summarized financial statements contain all the
information necessary to avoid distorting or obscuring
matters disclosed in the complete financial statements,
including the notes therein.
Management determined that the statement of changes in net
assets and the statement of cash flows do not provide addi-
tional useful information, and as such has not included them as
part of the summary financial statements.
Summary Statement of Operations For the Year Ended December 31, 2015
2015 2014
Revenue
Examination fee $ 3,764,487 $3,723,403
Credentialling fees 754,636 655,726
Registrant levies and member fees 411,026 398,921
Investment income 37,819 71,692
Other 27,225 21,065
4,995,193 4,870,807
Expenses
Salaries and benefits 1,776,360 1,722,815
Clinical examination 1,276,219 1,307,335
Written examination 456,957 178,927
Administration, office and general 262,983 266,037
Occupancy 233,727 230,274
Travel and meetings 149,989 145,995
Bank charges and credit card fees 93,139 109,370
Special projects 54,190 61,849
Credentialing expenses 26,886 30,535
Professional fees 16,833 9,828
Translation 14,755 12,065
Amortization 96,478 104,177
4,458,516 4,179,207
Excess of revenue over expenses for the year $ 536,677 $ 619,600
Summary of Statement of Financial Position As At December 31, 2015
2015 2014
Assets
Current Assets
Cash $ 1,427,520 $ 1,970,906
Marketable securities 2,631,300 144,586
Accounts receivable 5,805 2,372
Prepaid expenses 52,849 80,385
4,117,474 3,498,249
Capital Assets
Tangible 51,402 104,759
Intangible 79,668 111,614
131,070 216,373
$ 4,248,544 $ 3,714,622
Liabilities and Net Assets
Current Liabilities
Accounts Payable $ 317,336 $ 199,167
Deferred revenue 757,910 878,834
1,075,246 1,078,001
Net Assets
Invested in capital assets 131,070 216,373
Contingency reserve 1,517,227 1,517,227
Designated reserve 551,796 557,299
Unrestricted 973,205 345,722
3,173,298 2,636,621
$ 4,248,544 $ 3,714,622
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Alliance Award of Distinction
The Alliance Award of Distinction is presented to an individual who has made an outstanding contribution to a regulatory organization or to physiotherapy regulation in general.
The recipient is someone who represents
the following characteristics:
• exemplification of professionalism
• commitment to promoting public interest values and ethical conduct
• commitment to best practice in conducting regulatory affairs
• ethical problem solving and decision making
• commitment to mentoring, guidance and sharing with
colleagues
Previous Award Recipients:
Beth Maloney Award
2000 Cathryn Beggs
2001 Marilyn Atkins
2002 Brenda McKechnie
2003 Steve Lawless
2004 Sue Turner
2005 Louise Bleau
2006 Susan Glover Takahashi
2007 Margaret Warcup
2008 Laura May
2009 Dianne Millette
2010 Jan Robinson
Alliance Award of Distinction
2011 Joyce Vogelgesang
2012 Lori Neill
2013 Brenda McKechnie
2014 Monika (Moni) Fricke
2015 Helen McKay
2016 Alliance Award of Distinction is presented to two outstanding physiotherapists with life-long commitment to regulation and to the profession. They are Brenda Hudson and Susan Murphy.
Brenda Hudson
For over two decades Brenda Hudson has been integrally
involved in all aspects of CAPR and she has not just sat at
tables - but has always “leaned in” and done more than most.
In the early 90’s, Brenda initially attended CAPR meetings as
a representative of British Columbia – long before she became
the Registrar of the BC College. From the very beginning,
Brenda was a key player in establishing The CAPR as the
independent, national administrator of the licensing exam.
Brenda also served as a member working on specific CAPR
tasks and projects, becoming Registrar of the College of
Physical Therapists of British Columbia in 2004.
Regardless of why she has been at the Alliance table, she
always took on leading roles – never shy to take on work in
addition to her own practice in B.C. and then in addition to her
position as Registrar.
Brenda exemplifies the dual roles of jurisdictional member
and national Board member – always respecting the differ-
ences among us, but finding ways to integrate what could
sometimes be divergent perspectives. She demonstrates
utmost respect for her volunteer board members in B.C.,
guarding the interests of their jurisdiction but when needed,
going to bat for a CAPR goal as well.
For example, it was her personal visit to Quebec many years
ago which influenced the Ordre du Quebec to stay as a
member of the CAPR - a pivotal achievement in the evolution
of the organization which helped lay the groundwork for our
ongoing strength as a national federation.
Brenda does not shy from hard work or challenges – traits
reflected by true leaders. As such, she contributed to the
CAPR in many roles including as an Executive member and
Vice President, and then for four years as President from 2008
to 2012. Following that she became Chair of the Governance
Committee – overseeing countless changes and revisions and
instrumental to the Governance Review of 2013. She was also
an integral part of the working group guiding the last practice
analysis in 2008-09.
While this distinction is a national award, Brenda must also be
credited for her provincial accomplishments, which have helped
move the British Columbia Regulatory College forward in tan-
dem with other regulators and our national stakeholders – most
recently in implementing the BC competency exam and all of the
challenges that entailed. Brenda has also been very active with
last two CNAR conference planning committees – in particular
last year’s conference in Vancouver. Her contributions helped
ensure a very vibrant and interesting conference for all regulators
throughout Canada.
The many hours and miles Brenda has worked on behalf of
the Alliance cannot be counted; just as her contributions
and leadership cannot be underestimated.
Written Test Development Group (WTDG)
Nancy Cho (National Chair)
Catherine Le Cornu Levett (BC Chair)
Karen McIntosh (AB Interim Chair)
Bonnie Maclean (SK Chair)
Rudy Niebuhr (MB Chair)
Nancy Durrant (TOR Chair)
Janice Owen (TOR Chair)
Manuela Materassi (QC Chair)
Mark MacKenzie (NS Chair)
Written Item Generation Teams (WIGT)
Helen Bolton
Sophia Zhao
Kate Young
Rachel Rouble
Julie Stenner
Corrie McGinnis
Jocelyn Krieg
Lacey Pederson
Mirei Belton
Blake Richison
Angelique Beaudette
Corinne Sheffield
Adrienne Murawiecki
Jane Goldberg
Janet Bowring
Sharon Ho
Giuseppe Pazienza
Amanda Lee
Nancy Walker
Board of Examiners (BOE)
Darryn Mandel (Chair)
Margaret Warcup (Vice Chair)
Victor Brittain
Peter Dilworth
Neil MacHutcheon
Joyce Sharum
Kristin Taylor
Cheri Gunn
Evaluation Services Committee (ESC)
Liliane Asseraf-Pasin
Mark Hall
Sue Murphy (Chair)
Marla Nayer
Janelle Van Heeren
Ann Read
John Spirou
Clinical Test Development Group (CTDG)
Peter Dilworth (Chair)
Rosalyn Jones (BC Chair)
Soo Kim (SK Chair)
Diana Hopkins-Rosseel (Kingston, ON
Chair)
Helen McKay (Toronto, ON Chair)
Barbara Pollock (Hamilton, ON Chair)
Suzanne Taylor( NS Chair)
Clinical Item Generation Teams (CIGT)
Jan Lowcock
Joseph Anthony
Jo Moorhen
Joanna Gueret
David Benterud
Mona Iyizoba
Stacy Culbert
Tara Willes
Rata Hafezi
Susan Tupper
Melissa Koenig
Kristen Quigley
Kelly Munshaw
Gillian Manson
Denise Lai
Anastasia Newman
Jessica Pilon-Bignell
Mindi Goodman
Bansi Shah
Catherine Patterson
Keith McQuade
Tom Doulas
Graeme Leverette
Lucie Pelland
Kate Attwood
Jennifer Patelli
Janice Palmer
Alison McDonald
Krista Sweet
Appeals Panel Elyse Bouchard
Gareth Sneath
Joyce Vogelgesang
Exam Steering Group (ESG)
Nancy Cho
Cheri Gunn
232015 Annual Report
2015 Volunteers
Sue Murphy
The second Award of Distinction this
year is presented to Sue Murphy in rec-
ognition of her many years of support
and leadership on The Alliance Evalua-
tion Services Committee. Sue started
in the role of Evaluation Services Chair
in 2004. She has served 4 consecutive
three-year terms on that position, lead-
ing the Evaluation Services Committee
through many changes and challenges
in the past twelve years.
During that time, Sue led The Alliance
through numerous reviews to keep
the credentialling and exam programs
vibrant and leading edge.
These include oversight of 3 reviews
of the exam program and two scoring
studies, our 2012 review of the creden-
tialling standard and support for our
current external review of the exam
against best practices.
Sue participated on the Steering
Committee of the 2008-09 Practice
Analysis and blueprinting exercise and
is currently on the Steering Committee
of the Physiotherapy Practice Profile
(Triple P) project establishing Essential
Competencies for physiotherapists and
developing entry-to-practice milestones.
Outside The Alliance, Sue works tire-
lessly to support ongoing excellence in
physiotherapy. She is a professor in the
Department of Physical Therapy at the
University of British Columbia where
she is currently in the position of Interim
Chair of the Department. She has won
three teaching excellence awards for
innovation in teaching physiotherapy
to the UBC students, and is very active
in the development and improvement
of the clinical placement experience of
UBC students. Most recently, Sue spear-
headed a research project assessing the
physiotherapy curriculum for teaching
ethics and professionalism to aspiring
physiotherapists.
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