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The HPOA will replace the Health Professions Act as the regulatory framework for health professions in BC. The legislation is expected to be brought into force in 2025.
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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: registered 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 professionals have the competencies needed to practise and that they adhere to the standards needed for safe and ethical care.
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Preparing draft bylaws for consultation in advance of the Health Professions and Occupations Act
We anticipate that the provincial government will bring the Health Professions and Occupations Act (HPOA) into force some time in 2025. The new legislation means BC’s health regulatory colleges must prepare bylaws that reflect the requirements of the HPOA. CHCPBC will post our draft bylaws for public consultation in the coming weeks.
Changes to physical therapy examination requirement in 2026
The Canadian Alliance of Physiotherapy Regulators (CAPR) will launch a single licensure examination in 2026. The Canadian Physiotherapy Examination (CPTE) will replace the current two-exam model. For a limited time during the transition phase, applicants may pursue either the two-exam or single-exam pathway.
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.