Competency Refresh (CoRe)

The Physio Refresh Program – CoRe consists of self-directed learning across five modules: Musculoskeletal, Neurology, Cardiorespiratory, Other Systems, and Professional Practice & Transition to Practice.  

Access to an Online Curriculum: 

  • Over 50 clinical skills videos featuring key examinable components of the National Exam;  
  • 23 Virtual patient Cases (interactive multimedia presentations of complex cases);  
  • Practice and Final exams, which include 40 MCQs and 4 Oral Stations  
  • A discussion board which provides a connection with peers in the program.

Virtual synchronous events: 

  • Baseline and Final Exams 
    • Station-based oral exams: designed to align with the CPTE oral exam format, plus 
    • 40 MCQ exam (Baseline) / 100 MCQ exam (Final) 
  • Six live tutorial workshops   
    • Covers Musculoskeletal, Neurological, Cardiovascular-respiratory, Other Systems, Communication and Professional Practice areas  
    • Developed to review key content and practice exam questions.  
  • Two Transition to Practice workshops  
  • One Capstone Tutorial workshop 

In-person events (optional):  

  • One clinical lab workshop weekend (held at UBC – Point Grey Campus) 
    • Covers Musculoskeletal, Neurological, Cardiovascular-respiratory and Professional Practice areas