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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Minister of Health appoints Board members for new college
The Minister of Health has appointed the first Board of the College of Health and Care Professionals of BC.
Ministry of Health confirms final name of multi-profession college
The Ministry of Health has posted a regulation confirming that the name of this college is the College of Health and Care Professionals of BC.
Registrar & CEO appointed for future multi-profession college
Dianne Millette has been appointed Registrar & CEO of the new multi-profession regulatory college.
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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.
Minister of Health appoints Board members for new college
The Minister of Health has appointed the first Board of the College of Health and Care Professionals of BC.
Ministry of Health confirms final name of multi-profession college
The Ministry of Health has posted a regulation confirming that the name of this college is the College of Health and Care Professionals of BC.
Registrar & CEO appointed for future multi-profession college
Dianne Millette has been appointed Registrar & CEO of the new multi-profession regulatory college.
FAQ About Amalgamation
When did the colleges amalgamate?
The last day of operations for each of the four legacy colleges was June 27, 2024. The first day of the amalgamated college was June 28, 2024.
Why did the colleges amalgamate?
The amalgamation was part of the Ministry of Health’s multi-year initiative to modernize BC’s health profession regulatory framework. This initiative was informed by the Cayton Report and the 2020 recommendations of the Steering Committee on Modernization of Health Professional Regulation. More information about the government’s initiative to modernize the provincial health profession regulatory framework is available on the Ministry of Health’s Professional Regulation webpage.
What benefits are expected to result from this amalgamation?
Amalgamating the colleges is expected to:
- provide members of the public with a central point of contact for questions and concerns about the health professionals the college regulates
- enhance public protection by creating greater consistency in how these health professions are regulated
- increase efficiency and effectiveness with greater access to resources and expertise
- respond to the increasing complexities of modern team-based care and enable integrated care