Building public trust and confidence in the regulation of health and care professionals in British Columbia
Regulating psychotherapy
Starting November 29, 2027, psychotherapy practitioners in BC must be licensed by CHCPBC if they wish to practise, as directed by the BC Ministry of Health.
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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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News & Events
Licensee Newsletter: August/September 2026
The August/September 2026 Licensee Newsletter includes a message from Registrar Dianne Millette on regulations and overlapping scopes of practice; anti-discrimination requirements under the HPOA; the launch of the PQPP Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Annual Touchpoints; certified practices; and much more.
Webinar: Intro to Professional and Quality Practice Program (PQPP)
This is an opportunity for licensees to learn about the new Professional and Quality Practice Program (PQPP), including the Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Annual Touchpoints that all professions will need to complete in fall 2026.
Understanding Provisional licensure
Provisional licensees for all nine professions are now subject to the same terms and conditions. The licence is granted to enable practice while waiting to complete the entry-to-practice exam.
Who can do what: Regulations and overlapping scopes of practice
Regulations define who may practise a health profession, what titles may be used, and a scope of practice statement that broadly describes what a profession may do. Regulations are part of the legal framework under which professions may operate to support patient safety and the public interest.