Building public trust and confidence in the regulation of health and care professionals in British Columbia
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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Special event: Cultivating Safe Spaces: Self Care, Belonging, and Human Capacity with Elaine Alec
CHCPBC is pleased to invite all licensees to this special event on June 10, 2026, 12:00 p.m., led by Indigenous author, entrepreneur, and storyteller Elaine Alec. This is a virtual event and will be recorded for those unable to join live.
Licensee Newsletter: April/May 2026
The April/May 2026 Licensee Newsletter includes a message from Registrar Dianne Millette about the introduction of Ethics and Practice Standards, updated links to regulations under the Health Professions and Occupations Act (HPOA), a preview of the upcoming change to one Licensee Portal and one Public Registry, information on duties to report under the HPOA, and more.
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.