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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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.
Notice of proposed amendments to CHCPBC Bylaws
The College of Health and Care Professionals of BC is seeking feedback on proposed amendments to the CHCPBC Bylaws in accordance with the Bylaws Consultation Policy and section 2.45 of the Bylaws.
CHCPBC’s 2025/26 Impact Report is now available
The College of Health and Care Professionals of BC is pleased to share our 2025-26 Impact Report, offering an overview of the College’s efforts over the past year and highlighting the impact of that work on public protection, professional regulation and licensees across BC.