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.
CHCPBC’s 2025/26 Impact Report is now available
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.
BC Ministry of Health public consultation: proposed new restricted activity for psychotherapy
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.
New seven-digit Licensee numbers for all health professionals regulated by CHCPBC
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.
Expanded access to over-the-counter hearing aids
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.
BC Ministry of Health engagement with First Nations, Métis, and Inuit and the public
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.
Honouring National Indigenous History Month
June is National Indigenous History Month. This month is an opportunity to reflect on the importance of truth, reconciliation, and continued learning, while honouring the voices, experiences, and resilience of Indigenous people.
Remembering Siem Te’ta-in (Shane Pointe), Coast Salish Knowledge Keeper
It is with deep sadness that we reflect on the passing of Siem Te’ta-in, Shane Pointe, Coast Salish Knowledge Keeper.
The Health Professions and Occupations Act is now in force
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.
Opportunity to join two of CHCPBC’s regulatory committees
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.
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Notice of proposed amendments to CHCPBC Bylaws
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.
CHCPBC’s 2025/26 Impact Report is now available
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.
BC Ministry of Health public consultation: proposed new restricted activity for psychotherapy
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.
New seven-digit Licensee numbers for all health professionals regulated by CHCPBC
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.
Expanded access to over-the-counter hearing aids
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.
BC Ministry of Health engagement with First Nations, Métis, and Inuit and the public
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.
Honouring National Indigenous History Month
June is National Indigenous History Month. This month is an opportunity to reflect on the importance of truth, reconciliation, and continued learning, while honouring the voices, experiences, and resilience of Indigenous people.
Remembering Siem Te’ta-in (Shane Pointe), Coast Salish Knowledge Keeper
It is with deep sadness that we reflect on the passing of Siem Te’ta-in, Shane Pointe, Coast Salish Knowledge Keeper.
The Health Professions and Occupations Act is now in force
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.
Opportunity to join two of CHCPBC’s regulatory committees
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.