Physio Refresh - Practical Program 2025

Welcome

Physio Refresh assists registrants to prepare for and succeed at the Alternate Clinical Evaluation BC (ACE BC) and to enter into clinical physiotherapy practice in Canada. The program combines self-directed learning with an instructor-led review and encompasses both theoretical and practical components. Practice examinations and workshops with instructors assist participants to focus on the review of Physical Therapy knowledge, clinical skills, and clinical reasoning.

Founding Partners: The Physiotherapy Association of British Columbia (PABC), the College of Physical Therapists of British Columbia (CPTBC),Vancouver Coastal Health Authority and Fraser Health Authority.

Practical Program Content

The program provides the following:

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);
• A discussion board to connect with peers in the program;

In-person events:

• Two practice OSCEs (Objective Structured Clinical Exams) held at UBC
  • Individual feedback on performance is provided
• One clinical lab workshop weekend held at UBC
  • Covers Musculoskeletal, Neurological, Cardiovascular-respiratory and Professionalism practice areas

You can find more information on https://physiorefresh.med.ubc.ca/written-program