CHCPBC is seeking public and registrant members for three regulatory committees to ensure adequate diversity of perspectives, lived experience, and profession-specific expertise. The committees include: Inquiry Committee, Professional Practice and Standards Advisory Committee, and Registration Committee.
Non-prescribed/over-the-counter hearing aids and hearing health features of Apple AirPods
CHCPBC has compiled an overview of information about Non-Prescribed Hearing Aids (NPHAs). The overview includes information that Registered Hearing Instrument Practitioners and Registered Audiologists can provide to clients or members of the public if asked about access to Apple AirPods’ hearing health features.
NBEO Exam no longer accepted for optometry licensure in BC
Following a review by the CHCPBC Registration Committee, the College will no longer accept NBEO Exam results for the purpose of obtaining licensure to practise optometry in the province of British Columbia.
Questions and answers about proposed amendments to CHCPBC Bylaws: Alignment of renewal cycles
CHCPBC has compiled questions and answers about proposed amendments to CHCPBC Bylaws to align renewal cycles for registration, certification, and health profession corporations to March 31, across all nine professions regulated by CHCPBC.
Questions and answers about CHCPBC fees
CHCPBC has compiled questions and answers about the College’s fees.
National Dietetics Exam to undergo expert review
The Alliance of Canadian Dietetic Regulatory Bodies, the national group of dietetic regulatory bodies across Canada, is undertaking a review of the exam process and outcomes for the Canadian Dietetic Registration Examination (CDRE).
CHCPBC will pause new applications for psychology registration: February 10 to April 10, 2025
Between February 10 and April 10, 2025, CHCPBC will not accept new applications for registration for the psychology profession.
CHCPBC honours Orange Shirt Day and National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
CHCPBC will honour Orange Shirt Day and National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on September 30 by reflecting on the College’s commitment to Indigenous cultural safety, humility, anti-racism, reconciliation, and decolonization.
CHCPBC affirms commitment to reconciliation and decolonization through Coast Salish blanketing ceremony
The Board gathered for a Coast Salish blanketing ceremony to mark the formation of CHCPBC and to acknowledge its commitment to reconciliation and decolonization.
Government announces end to COVID-19 public-health emergency and vaccine registry for health-care workers in public settings
There were two announcements related to COVID-19 on July 26, 2024.
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Welcome to the CHCPBC website
Welcome to the College of Health and Care Professionals of BC (CHCPBC) website, which serves as the primary resource and point of contact for the regulation of nine health professions.

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Opportunity to join CHCPBC regulatory committees
CHCPBC is seeking public and registrant members for three regulatory committees to ensure adequate diversity of perspectives, lived experience, and profession-specific expertise. The committees include: Inquiry Committee, Professional Practice and Standards Advisory Committee, and Registration Committee.
Non-prescribed/over-the-counter hearing aids and hearing health features of Apple AirPods
CHCPBC has compiled an overview of information about Non-Prescribed Hearing Aids (NPHAs). The overview includes information that Registered Hearing Instrument Practitioners and Registered Audiologists can provide to clients or members of the public if asked about access to Apple AirPods’ hearing health features.
NBEO Exam no longer accepted for optometry licensure in BC
Following a review by the CHCPBC Registration Committee, the College will no longer accept NBEO Exam results for the purpose of obtaining licensure to practise optometry in the province of British Columbia.
Questions and answers about proposed amendments to CHCPBC Bylaws: Alignment of renewal cycles
CHCPBC has compiled questions and answers about proposed amendments to CHCPBC Bylaws to align renewal cycles for registration, certification, and health profession corporations to March 31, across all nine professions regulated by CHCPBC.
Questions and answers about CHCPBC fees
CHCPBC has compiled questions and answers about the College’s fees.
National Dietetics Exam to undergo expert review
The Alliance of Canadian Dietetic Regulatory Bodies, the national group of dietetic regulatory bodies across Canada, is undertaking a review of the exam process and outcomes for the Canadian Dietetic Registration Examination (CDRE).
CHCPBC will pause new applications for psychology registration: February 10 to April 10, 2025
Between February 10 and April 10, 2025, CHCPBC will not accept new applications for registration for the psychology profession.
CHCPBC honours Orange Shirt Day and National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
CHCPBC will honour Orange Shirt Day and National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on September 30 by reflecting on the College’s commitment to Indigenous cultural safety, humility, anti-racism, reconciliation, and decolonization.
CHCPBC affirms commitment to reconciliation and decolonization through Coast Salish blanketing ceremony
The Board gathered for a Coast Salish blanketing ceremony to mark the formation of CHCPBC and to acknowledge its commitment to reconciliation and decolonization.
Government announces end to COVID-19 public-health emergency and vaccine registry for health-care workers in public settings
There were two announcements related to COVID-19 on July 26, 2024.