Because we were in the same position as you. When MyEPE was only an idea back in 2012, there wasn't a Canadian option to help prepare for the PCE. We worked for two years on the structure, delivery, and content of MyEPE and we were the first comprehensive, Canadian, PCE prep tool in the country!  We've helped hundreds of candidates pass the PCE... and we're proud of that!

MyEPE was created with the help of almost two dozen Canadian physiotherapists. Our group is made up of researchers, university educators, clinic educators, and high level recent graduates.  It is also based on the current research regarding how adults learn and methods to retain information.

The Canadian Alliance of Regulators provides a comprehensive breakdown as well as examples of the material that is eligible for testing on the PCE. Additionally, the MyEPE team has extensive experience teaching physiotherapy students while they prepare over their two years in school for both the PCE and real life practice. Lastly, nearly all contributing members have personal experience with the exam and this is another contributing factor.

MyEPE's objective is to assist people who wish to practice physiotherapy in Canada pass all aspects of the PCE. To do this, MyEPE provides in depth information about every topic that will be encountered on the PCE. Additionally, it provides testing and timed experiences to mimic the look, feel, and setting that will be experienced during the PCE. The MyEPE tool is not a replacement for formal education, but rather additional information, support and test materials to improve separateness. MyEPE also provides study support and mock examinations for those wanting to practice in Ontario and pass the OCE.

Yes. MyEPE has a very detailed study schedule that will explain exactly what to study and when. It is also adaptable to be spaced out over time or to be compressed for the "crammer" so, it can be completed in just 5 weeks!

Utilizing school notes are helpful however, no additional textbooks or study tools are required.

Because a weekend just isn't enough time. To really work on practical skills you need solid and reliable habits, which aren't memorized or formed over a weekend. Being online means MyEPE can still give mock exams, marking rubrics, keys to success, follow up questions, and a complete content list, just like an in-person session. But, being online means you can see the content, review it, test yourself, and master it all.

Hopefully not, but sometimes yes. Physiotherapy education is a lot to cover in just two years and although it is certain that every Canadian education program covers every critical area, sometimes some areas are focused on more than others. It is possible that MyEPE will help to fill in some details that you may not have captured during your university program. At the end of the day MyEPE is not intended as a replacement for your education, but rather a compliment to it.

No, you don't need to know 100% of the content.

It's true that MyEPE has an extensive amount of information, and yes, some of it is beyond what is essential for the Canadian PCE. This has become the case because in the past, some users have requested that areas be expanded to further enrich their understanding. Also, not all school settings are the same and not everyone has the same depth of knowledge.   

For this reason, MyEPE is extremely thorough in its content. However, to ensure that members do not waste time on topics of interests versus critical topics for the Canadian PCE, the study tool indicates areas that have an extremely low likelihood of being tested. Additionally, modules have "PCE Essentials" tabs that list the exact information to focus on for each topic.

Canada has a competency exam as a method of testing professional awareness and to establish a standard level of competency across the country. However, the process isn't perfect and continues to evolve.

Recently, there has been a big shift in how "practical" portions of the exam are done in some provinces.

This course is intended to prepare candidates, regardless of where they received their education, for all components of the PCE. Our PCE prep tool can help each candidate assess their ability to perform under pressure and in a high stress environment.

Yes, this course has received approval from the examination committee of the Alliance. Further, the Alliance understands that none of the contributors to MyEPE are associated directly with the Canadian PCE exam process. Individuals that create or contribute to PCE prep tools are not permitted to have any direct link to the Alliance's PCE exam. MyEPE is compliant with this standard.

No, that is against the rules. Anyone who is part of writing or administering the exam can't be associated with a prep course. Anyone who violates this rule would be jeopardizing their physiotherapy license

The registered physiotherapists, researchers, and university educators associated with MyEPE are not part of the Canadian Regulators. This is in accordance with the guidelines and laws of the Canadian Alliance Regulators.

Failure to gain informed consent.

At this time, no. Weekend courses are super common and we have lots of contributors who are involved in weekend courses at the highest levels.  But, we all agree that the Canadian PCE has far too much information to review in a weekend. Maybe if you had 12-16 contact hours per week for 6 months it would be possible to get all the PCE material covered, but certainly not in a couple of weekends.  Besides, the biggest difficulty with weekend courses is that they are hard to access, costly, and often too far away from your exam date for you to truly recall and/or use the material when you really need it.

Yes, it's not a secret! We welcome everyone to learn and share what they know. Over the years several groups have taken MyEPE material and made their own prep courses. However, our new format gives you the choice to access everything for free, all on one platform.

Only the mock exams (multiple choice questions, vignettes, and OCE exams) within MyEPE are protected by Copyright © and have an associated cost.