Launch of PQPP Annual Touchpoints delayed

September 30 is a day intended to honour residential school survivors, their families, and communities, and ensure that public commemoration of the history and legacy of residential schools remains a vital component of the reconciliation process.

Provisional licensees for all nine professions are now subject to the same terms and conditions. The licence is granted to enable practice while waiting to complete the entry-to-practice exam.

The College of Health and Care Professionals of BC is seeking feedback on proposed amendments to the CHCPBC Bylaws in accordance with the Bylaws Consultation Policy and section 2.45 of the Bylaws.

The College of Health and Care Professionals of BC is pleased to share our 2025-26 Impact Report, offering an overview of the College’s efforts over the past year and highlighting the impact of that work on public protection, professional regulation and licensees across BC.

The Ministry of Health is engaging in public consultation to seek feedback on the proposed creation of a net-new restricted activity to assist in the regulation of psychotherapy and improve public protection for health professions providing higher-risk mental health services.

In June, the College of Health and Care Professionals of BC (CHCPBC) transitioned to a single database for all licensees as part of our goal of achieving greater consistency in the way we regulate professions. As a result of this change, all applicants and licensees were assigned a new seven-digit Licensee number.

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.

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.

It is with deep sadness that we reflect on the passing of Siem Te’ta-in, Shane Pointe, Coast Salish Knowledge Keeper.