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Health Professions and Occupations Act (HPOA)
The HPOA will replace the Health Professions Act as the regulatory framework for health professions in BC. CHCPBC is seeking feedback on the College’s draft bylaws under the HPOA.
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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: registered 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 professionals have the competencies needed to practise and that they adhere to the standards needed for safe and ethical care.
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Celebrating the one-year anniversary of the College of Health and Care Professionals of BC
This week marks the one-year anniversary of the College of Health and Care Professionals of BC. This has been a whirlwind year for all of us at CHCPBC, but we did it. Thank you for your patience, feedback and contributions over the first year. As part of the celebration of CHCPBC’s anniversary, all registrants are invited to attend a virtual presentation next month to be led by Dr. Zubin Austin.
HPOA bylaws consultation: Licensure and Support Programs
CHCPBC is seeking feedback on two additional parts of draft bylaws for the College under the Health Professions and Occupations Act: Licensure and Support Programs. Feedback is due August 15, 2025.
Developing a new Quality Assurance Program (QAP)
CHCPBC is moving forward with the development of a modernized and unified approach to a Quality Assurance Program (QAP). The program will support quality practice of more than 16,000 health and care professionals in nine professions and be consistent with the Health Professions and Occupations Act (HPOA) when it is brought into force.
CHCPBC decision to sell legacy College of Optometrists of BC office space
The College of Health and Care Professionals of BC has decided to pursue the sale of the legacy College of Optometrists of BC office space at 906-938 Howe Street in Vancouver.