The College of Physiotherapists of Alberta (CPTA) exists to safeguard the public by regulating the practice of physiotherapy in Alberta. We continually strive for excellence in the delivery of physiotherapy services through establishing performance standards for our regulated members to ensure that all Albertans receive quality physiotherapy, regardless of age, condition or location. CPTA ensures registered physiotherapists are qualified to practice; are of good character and reputation; and have the appropriate training, education and skills to provide competent, ethical and professional physiotherapy care to Albertans. Our focus is safeguarding the public and we are not an advocacy group for physiotherapists. Regulated physiotherapists in Alberta complete an extensive university-level education in preparation for entry to practice, and often work as members of multidisciplinary health-care teams. As experts in physical function, movement and mobility, physiotherapists assess, diagnose and treat physical symptoms and limited movement caused by injury, aging, disability, or medical condition. Physiotherapy is a regulated health profession in Alberta, and our governing council is comprised of six physiotherapists (elected by peers) and six public members (appointed by government). The Council leads the College in fulfilling its mandate of serving and safeguarding the public through regulating registered physiotherapists in Alberta.