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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
Expanded access to over-the-counter hearing aids
The BC Ministry of Health is amending the Regulated Health Practitioners Regulation to introduce access to over-the-counter hearing aids. These changes do not impact audiologist and hearing instrument practitioners’ scope of practice and restricted activities.
Incorporating new records requirements into your practice
The Health Professions and Occupations Act, CHCPBC Bylaws, and Ethics and Practice Standards introduced changes to record content, retention periods, transfer rules, and allowable fees for producing records. This “From the Practice Advisors” post outlines key changes to records requirements for licensees.
BC Ministry of Health engagement with First Nations, Métis, and Inuit and the public
The BC Ministry of Health has launched a public engagement to identify what information, supports, and opportunities for involvement patients need after experiencing harm and to address Indigenous-specific racism in the health care system.
Honouring National Indigenous History Month
June is National Indigenous History Month. This month is an opportunity to reflect on the importance of truth, reconciliation, and continued learning, while honouring the voices, experiences, and resilience of Indigenous people.