Study guide for the Written PCE

We all know that feeling when you initially sit down to study for an exam and you feel like you have no idea where to get started.

We have created the following study plan to help guide you through your first week of studying for the Written PCE. During this week we will focus on building the foundations of your study routine by building healthy study habits.

Let’s kickstart your study routine!

Day 1

  • Start with some practice Mock Questions - this will highlight and help bring awareness to those topics you may need to focus on

Day 2

  • Begin your day with Day 2 of our FREE Study Boot Camp

  • Take some time out of your day to create a study schedule based on the topics on the exam blueprint (you can find the exam blueprint on the CAPR website)

  • Creating a balanced schedule will help you feel like you are in control of your study routine (and make sure you include rest days and time off to enjoy the things you love)

Day 3

  • Begin your day with Day 3 of our FREE Study Boot Camp

  • Review the differences between Restrictive and Obstructive lung conditions

  • Review COPD (It’s important to understand the pathology, clinical presentation and to be aware of common signs/symptoms of respiratory conditions)

  • Take some time for self care!

Day 4

  • Begin your day with Day 4 of our FREE Study Boot Camp

  • Review the differences between an ischemic and hemorrhagic type of stroke

  • Review the differences between a right and left sided stroke

  • Be self aware of the type of learner you are! depending on how you learn best - you may find it helpful to create a table for the above activities (this will allow you to organise and structure your study material)

Day 5

  • Begin your day with Day 5 of our FREE Study Boot Camp

  • Review Multiple Sclerosis (It is important to understand the pathophysiology, common signs/symptoms, specific outcome measures and our role as physiotherapists)

  • Sign up to receive a FREE Study Worksheet

Day 6

  • Begin your day with Day 6 of our FREE Study Boot Camp

  • Complete our FREE Study Worksheet

  • Don’t forget to take time to do something you love today!

Day 7

  • Begin your day with Day 7 of our FREE Study Boot Camp

  • You have successfully completed your first study week! Congratulations!

  • Take time to yourself today, move your body and do something you love

    If you feel like you would benefit from an Online Course for the Written PCE we have a self paced Online Course you can sign up to. This course highlights and reviews key topics and includes a 100 question Mock Exam.

If you have any questions send us an email at info@physioexam.com

We would love to help you on your journey to becoming a registered physiotherapist in Canada!

Colin Wong