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Regulating Nine Health Professions In BC
The College of Health and Care Professionals of BC (CHCPBC) unites the regulation of professional audiologists, dietitians, hearing instrument practitioners, occupational therapists, opticians, optometrists, physical therapists, psychologists, and speech-language pathologists in BC. This integration ensures these health professionals possess the competencies to deliver safe, ethical, and high-quality care.
This amalgamation is a significant part of the Ministry of Health’s ongoing efforts to modernize BC’s health profession regulatory framework. By bringing these diverse health professions under one umbrella, CHCPBC aims to:
- Centralize information: Serve as a single point of contact for information about the regulated health professionals.
- Enhance public protection: Ensure consistent regulation across various health professions, enhancing public safety and trust.
- Boost efficiency and effectiveness: Provide greater access to resources and expertise, streamlining the regulatory process.
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News & Events
CHCPBC will pause new applications for psychology registration: February 10 to April 10, 2025
Between February 10 and April 10, 2025, CHCPBC will not accept new applications for registration for the psychology profession.
Registrant Newsletter: January 2025
The January 2025 Registrant Newsletter includes a message from Registrar and CEO Dianne Millette on preparing for the Health Professions and Occupations Act, the March 31 renewal deadline for five professions, looking back at the completion of our first quality assurance/continuing competency deadline for five professions, and more.
Preparing for the Health Professions and Occupations Act
A key priority for the College of Health and Care Professionals of BC is to prepare for a change in the legislation that sets out how BC’s health professionals are regulated. The current Health Professions Act will be replaced by the new Health Professions and Occupations Act that is expected to be brought into force in 2025.
Webinar: Governance and profession-specific expertise at CHCPBC
On December 18, 2024, CHCPBC held a webinar providing an overview of governance and profession-specific expertise at the College. CHCPBC Registrar Dianne Millette, Bradley Chisholm of The Regulator’s Practice, and other CHCPBC staff participated in the webinar. A video of the session is available for viewing.