BC Ministry of Health public consultation: proposed new restricted activity for psychotherapy

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.

April 1, 2026 marks a significant milestone for the College of Health and Care Professionals of BC and for the regulation of health professions in our province. The HPOA introduces many changes to the way Colleges regulate health professionals.

CHCPBC’s regulatory committees include both licensee members and members of the public. The College is currently seeking licensee members for two committees to ensure adequate diversity of perspectives, lived experience, and profession-specific expertise.

As of April 1, 2026, psychology supervision plans will no longer be an acceptable practice authority in BC. This change will impact individuals who were applicants and not currently registered and are or have been providing psychological services under a psychology “supervision plan,” and psychologists supervising such individuals.

CHCPBC is pleased to share the finalized Bylaws and the Ethics and Practice Standards in advance of the HPOA coming into force on April 1, 2026. Both are essential to how the College does its work of public protection.

The College of Health and Care Professionals of BC is pleased to share our first strategic plan titled Building Public Trust and Confidence 2030. This plan outlines our specific goals, outcomes, and actions that are ambitious but achievable within a two-year timeframe.