Occupational Therapy
Last updated on July 26, 2024The College of Health and Care Professionals of British Columbia (CHCPBC) is the regulatory body established to regulate dietetics, occupational therapy, opticianry, optometry, physical therapy, psychology, and speech and hearing health professions. The CHCPBC was established on June 28, 2024. The CHCPBC resulted from the amalgamation of the College of Dietitians of BC, the College of Occupational Therapists of BC, the College of Opticians of BC, the College of Optometrists of BC, the College of Physical Therapists of BC, the College of Psychologists of BC, and the College of Speech and Hearing Health Professionals of BC.
Occupational therapy has been a designated health profession under the Health Professions Act since December 8, 1998, and is regulated by the College in accordance with the Act, the Occupational Therapists Regulation and the bylaws of the College.
Before designation under the Health Professions Act, the profession was unregulated in British Columbia.
Amendments to the Occupational Therapists Regulation
Amendments to the Occupational Therapists Regulation and to most College bylaws are subject to a three-month notice period, unless the Minister specifies a shorter period.
The College is responsible for giving notice of proposed bylaw amendments, including posting them on the College website, and all bylaw amendments must be filed with the Minister to be effective. Filed bylaws come into force 60 days after the date of filing, unless the Minister either disallows the change or specifies an earlier date, or the College withdraws the change.
The full text of the current bylaws and information about any proposed bylaw amendments may be obtained by contacting the College. Comments on proposed bylaw amendments should be submitted to both the College and the Ministry
Proposed Regulation Amendments
| Proposed Regulation Amendments | Notice Date |
|---|---|
| Proposed amendments to Occupational Therapists Regulation (PDF, 101KB) to better align it to the Health Professions Act model (shared scope of practice and restricted activities). Additionally, minor amendments are proposed to clarify that unregulated persons cannot perform occupational therapist restricted activities (unless authorized). | January 23, 2024 |
Approved Regulation Amendments
| Approved Regulation Amendments | Date |
|---|---|
| Amends the Occupational Therapists Regulation to reflect the name of the amalgamated college: College of Health and Care Professionals of British Columbia, effective June 28, 2024. | February 27, 2024 MO 49/2024 BC Reg 32/2024 |
| Makes the Occupational Therapists Regulation, effective October 17, 2008. | October 15, 2008 MO 246/2008 BC Reg 286/2008 |
| Repeals the Occupational Therapists Regulation (BC Reg 432/98), effective October 17, 2008. Continues the designation of occupational therapy under the Health Professions Designation Regulation, effective October 17, 2008. |
October 10, 2008 OIC 737/2008 BC Reg 270/2008 |
| Makes the Occupational Therapists Regulation (section 3 not in force for 18 months). | December 8, 1998 OIC 1500/98 BC Reg 432/98 |
Filed Bylaw Amendments
| Filed Bylaw Amendments | Date |
|---|---|
| Repeals and replaces the College bylaws. | Filed August 3, 2017 In force October 2, 2017 |
| Amends the bylaws by repealing Section 31(3) regarding resolutions proposed by registrants, and adding Section 66.1, Schedule E, and Schedule F. | Filed August 26, 2014 In force October 25, 2014 |
| Amends the bylaws by repealing and replacing Schedule A (fees). | Filed March 17, 2014 In force May 16, 2014 |
| Amends the bylaws by repealing and replacing Schedule A (fees). | Filed March 1, 2013 In force April 30, 2013 |
| Amends section 30 of the bylaws regarding notice of general meetings. | Filed August 5, 2010 In force September 1, 2010 MO 226/2010 |
| Amends the bylaws by repealing and replacing Schedule A (fees), effective May 1, 2010. | Filed October 5, 2009 In force December 4, 2009 |
| Amends the bylaws to change the date of the first Annual General Meeting of the College from May 2001 to the Fall of 2001. | April 6, 2001 OIC 453/2001 |
| Approves the bylaws of the College. | February 17, 2000 OIC 204/2000 |
Other
| Other | Date |
|---|---|
| Orders that the date by which the first election must be held is changed to January 1, 2001. | June 2, 2000 MO 214/2000 |
| Appoints the first board of the College and orders that the first election of professional members to the board must be held on or before July 1, 2000. | November 16, 1998 MO 373/98 |
Contact information
College of Health and Care Professionals of British Columbia
Website: www.chcpbc.org
604-742-6715
1-888-742-6715
604-608-9863