Examinations
OPC Examinations
Examinations

Examinations are an essential part of the process to achieving Certification and Registration through the Residency and Internship pathways.

Additional exams and materials may be required for Foreign Trained applicants.


Written Exam

Written exams, a prerequisite to Practical exams, are offered twice per year in all Certified and Registered Disciplines.
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Practical Exam

Practical exams are offered once per year for Certification (Spring) and Registered (Fall).
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Exam Materials

Our exam materials help candidates prepare in achieving Registration and Certification.
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Examination Information

Residents and Interns are eligible to challenge the online written exam (completed virtually) in their discipline at any time the exam is being held by OPC, as long as they are a member in good standing with the association. Completion of the online written exam is a required step in the pathways to both Certification and Registration and a prerequisite to challenging the Practical Exam.

It is the responsibility of the applicant to submit their registration and the associated fees by the deadline in order to be eligible to participate. Registration for the online written exam stands only for that scheduled examination sitting. Please log into your account and use the corresponding links below to register for the upcoming online written exam.

 

 
Upcoming Online Written Exam Dates & Registration Deadlines
Exam Exam Date Registration Deadline Exam Fee Application Fee
Certification  Feb. 7, 2025 Jan. 9, 2025 $515 $160
Registration Feb. 7, 2025 Jan. 9, 2025 $260 $55
Certification  Sept. 2025 Aug. 2025 $530.45 $164.80
Registration Sept. 2025 Aug. 2025 $267.80 $56.65

*Fees will increase 3% annually / Hyperlinks indicate exam is accepting applications.

 

If you require accommodation for a physical or learning disability, or you need to register a medically necessary device, a written request with supporting documentation must be submitted to OPC National office following registration. Any questions or concerns can be directed to exams@opcanada.ca.


 

Residents and Interns are eligible to challenge the practical exam in their discipline once all Residency/Internship hours are completed and the candidate has passed the written exam. ABC certified practitioners should refer to the application process and policies stated here. Completion of the practical exam is the final step in the pathways to both Certification and Registration.

It is the responsibility of the applicant to submit their registration and the associated fees by the deadline in order to be eligible to participate. Registration for the practical exam stands only for that scheduled examination sitting. Please log into your account and use the corresponding link below to register for the upcoming Practical exam.

 

 
Upcoming Practical Exam Dates & Registration Deadlines
Exam Exam Date Registration Deadline Exam Fee Application Fee
Certification  May 24 & 25, 2025 Mar. 7, 2025 $742 $165
Registration Late Fall, 2025 Sept. 22, 2025 $278.10 $61.80

*Fees will increase 3% annually / Hyperlinks indicate exam is accepting applications.

 

Location(s) will be confirmed 8 weeks prior to the exam.


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