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Health Professions and Occupations Act
On April 1, 2026, the Health Professions and Occupations Act (HPOA) came into force as the governing legislation for regulation of health professions in BC.
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College of Health and Care Professionals of BC
The College of Health and Care Professionals of BC (CHCPBC) regulates nine health professions in BC: audiologists, dietitians, hearing instrument practitioners, occupational therapists, opticians, optometrists, physical therapists, psychologists, and speech-language pathologists. CHCPBC protects the public by ensuring that these health and care professionals have the competencies needed to practise and that they adhere to the required standards for safe and ethical care.
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Using an exclusive title in BC
Our practice advisors provide the answers to two common questions about the use of exclusive titles by health professionals regulated by CHCPBC.
Ethics and Practice Standards apply to all professions regulated by CHCPBC
Profession-specific standards, codes of ethics, and codes of conduct established by legacy colleges are retired as of April 1. The Ethics and Practice Standards apply to all professions regulated by CHCPBC, establishing the minimum level of performance required of licensees to ensure ethical and safe care for the public.
Remembering Siem Te’ta-in (Shane Pointe), Coast Salish Knowledge Keeper
It is with deep sadness that we reflect on the passing of Siem Te’ta-in, Shane Pointe, Coast Salish Knowledge Keeper.
The Health Professions and Occupations Act is now in force
April 1, 2026 marks a significant milestone for the College of Health and Care Professionals of BC and for the regulation of health professions in our province. The HPOA introduces many changes to the way Colleges regulate health professionals.