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Health Professions and Occupations Act (HPOA)
On April 1, 2026, the HPOA will replace the Health Professions Act as the governing legislation for regulation of health professions in BC. CHCPBC is seeking feedback on the College’s draft bylaws under the HPOA.
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College of Health and Care Professionals of BC
The College of Health and Care Professionals of BC (CHCPBC) regulates nine health professions in BC: audiologists, dietitians, hearing instrument practitioners, occupational therapists, opticians, optometrists, physical therapists, psychologists, and speech-language pathologists. CHCPBC protects the public by ensuring that these health and care professionals have the competencies needed to practise and that they adhere to the required standards for safe and ethical care.
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Building public trust and confidence: the core of our first strategic plan
The CHCPBC Board has approved our first strategic plan, which will set our direction for the next five years. The plan contains various elements, all of which support building public trust and confidence in CHCPBC as a regulator and a key part of the health care system of this province.
Questions and answers about the CHCPBC Fee Restructuring Project
CHCPBC has compiled questions and answers about the College’s Fee Restructuring Project.
HPOA bylaws consultation: Delegation
CHCPBC is seeking feedback on an additional part of draft bylaws for the College under the Health Professions and Occupations Act: Delegation. Feedback is due October 22, 2025. Feedback can also still be sent, until October 15, 2025, on two other parts of the draft bylaws: Continuing Professional Development and Professional Responsibilities.
Sending documentation during the strike at Canada Post
Please be aware that strike action at Canada Post is impacting the delivery of mailed documents to CHCPBC. To ensure your correspondence reaches us, we encourage you to communicate with us through electronic means wherever possible.