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Health Professions Act & Regulations

Health Professions Act 

The Health Professions Act (HPA) is umbrella legislation that provides a common regulatory framework for health professions in BC. 

Regulations  

Regulations created by the BC Government for health professions governed under the HPA outline, for each profession: reserved titles reserved for exclusive use, scope of practice, restricted activities, limits or conditions on services and restricted activities, and other profession-specific regulations.     

Other Legislation

The following legislation is relevant to health and care professionals regulated by CHCPBC: 

CHCPBC Bylaws

The CHCPBC Bylaws set out the details of the operation of the organization, including:  

  • the duties and responsibilities of a governing Board, Committees, and the Registrar 
  • qualifications for registration and licensing 
  • the regulation of professional conduct and ethics 
  • fee schedules.

Bylaws are enacted by the College’s Board and are subject to oversight by the Minister of Health.  

See Bylaws for the current CHCPBC Bylaws.  

See Proposed Bylaw Amendments for proposed Bylaw amendments posted for public consultation. 

Standards of Practice

Standards of practice outline the minimum level of acceptable performance and professional practice required of CHCPBC registrants to ensure ethical and safe care for the public.  

Standards promote, guide, and direct professional practice. Health and care professionals are required to know and adhere to the standards of practice for their profession. The standards are enforceable under governing legislation as well as the core competencies for each profession regulated by the College.  

See the standards of practice for each profession: 

Codes of Ethics & Conduct

All health professionals regulated by the College of Health and Care Professionals of BC are guided by the Code of Ethics or Code of Conduct for each profession. Each code: 

  • Helps ensure the client’s welfare is the primary concern in all decision-making 
  • Provides information about the basic ethical care and services the public can expect from health and care professionals 
  • Guides the establishment of standards and guidelines for the professions’ regulatory responsibilities and activities 

Each regulated health professional is expected to be familiar with their profession’s code and to integrate it into their day-to-day practice. 

See the Code of Ethics or Code of Conduct for each profession: