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Health Professions and Occupations Act (HPOA)
On April 1, 2026, the HPOA will replace the Health Professions Act as the governing legislation for regulation of 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: 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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VFSS certifications repealed from bylaws
Changes are coming to Schedule 10, Certified Practice in the CHCPBC Bylaws to remove the need for certification for some videofluoroscopic swallow study certifications. When the bylaw amendments come into effect, speech-language pathologists can be involved in the provision of VFSS without regulatory limits or conditions as part of their scope of practice.
HPOA Licensee Webinar Series
CHCPBC will host the HPOA Licensee Webinar Series. Each session in the series will focus on a different aspect of the Health Professions and Occupations Act and what it means for licensees. Recordings of the sessions will be made available.
Opportunity to join the CHCPBC Registration Committee
CHCPBC’s Registration Committee includes both registrant members and public members. The College is recruiting for psychologist and school psychologist registrant members for this committee, with a view to ensure adequate diversity of perspectives, lived experience, and profession-specific expertise.
Registrant Newsletter: October/November 2025
The October/November 2025 Registrant Newsletter includes a message from Registrar and CEO Dianne Millette about our new strategic plan, an article on informed consent from the College’s practice advisors, and information on the following: discontinuation of Non-Practising registration class; interim practice support resource on AI; an opportunity to apply as a clinical records auditor, mentor, or supervisor with CHCPBC; and the Fee Restructuring Project.