CHCPBC is seeking feedback on three additional parts of draft bylaws for the College under the Health Professions and Occupations Act: Certified Practice, General, and Quality Assurance. Feedback is due September 15, 2025.
Moving toward harmonized practice standards
Work has started, with the assistance of an external consultant, to map the content of all current CHCPBC practice standards and to work toward a single set of harmonized standards for all registrants. We recognize that some requirements are profession-specific and we will ensure that content is not lost.
New health profession legislation comes into force on April 1, 2026
The Ministry of Health has announced that the Health Professions Act will be repealed on April 1, 2026 and replaced by the Health Professions and Occupations Act (HPOA). The BC Government has also posted updated regulations to align with the HPOA. The regulations will add new health professions to BC’s health regulatory framework. On November 29, 2027, psychotherapists will be regulated by CHCPBC.
Important message from the Office of the Provincial Health Officer: Advisory on measles in BC
On behalf of the Office of the Provincial Health Officer, Ministry of Health, CHCPBC is sending a message to all College registrants about a significant increase in measles cases across multiple health authorities in BC, and protecting against measles by having two doses of measles-containing vaccine.
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.
Honouring National Indigenous History Month
June is National Indigenous History Month. This month presents an opportunity to celebrate Indigenous brilliance. This month we also encourage you to learn. At CHCPBC, we are doing our part to dismantle Indigenous-specific racism in the healthcare system. We are identifying where Indigenous-specific racism shows up in our regulatory processes and we choose to be an actively anti-racist organization.
Call for Indigenous artists: commemorative artwork for CHCPBC TRC anniversary report
CHCPBC invites submissions from Indigenous artists to create a commemorative piece of visual art to be featured as the cover and integrated throughout our upcoming report marking the 10-year anniversary of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada’s Calls to Action.
Notice of Public Consultation: CHCPBC Bylaws under the HPOA
CHCPBC is in the process of public consultation on draft bylaws under the Health Professions and Occupations Act (HPOA). This consultation is open to all members of the public. The draft bylaws will be released for consultation in groups over a two-month period.
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HPOA bylaws consultation: Certified Practice, General, and Quality Assurance
CHCPBC is seeking feedback on three additional parts of draft bylaws for the College under the Health Professions and Occupations Act: Certified Practice, General, and Quality Assurance. Feedback is due September 15, 2025.
Moving toward harmonized practice standards
Work has started, with the assistance of an external consultant, to map the content of all current CHCPBC practice standards and to work toward a single set of harmonized standards for all registrants. We recognize that some requirements are profession-specific and we will ensure that content is not lost.
New health profession legislation comes into force on April 1, 2026
The Ministry of Health has announced that the Health Professions Act will be repealed on April 1, 2026 and replaced by the Health Professions and Occupations Act (HPOA). The BC Government has also posted updated regulations to align with the HPOA. The regulations will add new health professions to BC’s health regulatory framework. On November 29, 2027, psychotherapists will be regulated by CHCPBC.
Important message from the Office of the Provincial Health Officer: Advisory on measles in BC
On behalf of the Office of the Provincial Health Officer, Ministry of Health, CHCPBC is sending a message to all College registrants about a significant increase in measles cases across multiple health authorities in BC, and protecting against measles by having two doses of measles-containing vaccine.
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.
Honouring National Indigenous History Month
June is National Indigenous History Month. This month presents an opportunity to celebrate Indigenous brilliance. This month we also encourage you to learn. At CHCPBC, we are doing our part to dismantle Indigenous-specific racism in the healthcare system. We are identifying where Indigenous-specific racism shows up in our regulatory processes and we choose to be an actively anti-racist organization.
Call for Indigenous artists: commemorative artwork for CHCPBC TRC anniversary report
CHCPBC invites submissions from Indigenous artists to create a commemorative piece of visual art to be featured as the cover and integrated throughout our upcoming report marking the 10-year anniversary of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada’s Calls to Action.
Notice of Public Consultation: CHCPBC Bylaws under the HPOA
CHCPBC is in the process of public consultation on draft bylaws under the Health Professions and Occupations Act (HPOA). This consultation is open to all members of the public. The draft bylaws will be released for consultation in groups over a two-month period.