Traditional Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture
Last updated on July 26, 2024The College of Complementary Health Professionals of British Columbia (CCHPBC) is the regulatory body established to regulate chiropractic, massage therapy, naturopathic medicine, and traditional Chinese medicine and acupuncture. The CCHPBC was established on June 28, 2024. The CCHPBC resulted from the amalgamation of the College of Chiropractors of BC, the College of Massage Therapists of BC, the College of Naturopathic Physicians of BC, and the College of Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioners and Acupuncturists of BC.
TCM has been a designated health profession under the Health Professions Act since December 4, 2000. Acupuncture has been a designated health profession under the Health Professions Act since April 1, 1996. The professions are regulated by the College in accordance with the Act, the Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioners and Acupuncturists Regulation and the bylaws of the College.
Before designation under the Health Professions Act, the professions were unregulated in British Columbia.
Amendments to the Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioners and Acupuncturists Regulation
Amendments to the Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioners and Acupuncturists 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 |
|---|---|
Approved Regulation Amendments
| Approved Regulation Amendments | Date |
|---|---|
| Amends the Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioners and Acupuncturists Regulation to reflect the name of the amalgamated college: College of Complementary Health Professionals of British Columbia, effective June 28, 2024. | February 27, 2024 MO 48/2024 BC Reg 31/2024 |
| Makes the Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioners and Acupuncturists Regulation, effective October 17, 2008. | October 15, 2008 MO 250/2008 BC Reg 290/2008 |
| Repeals the Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioners and Acupuncturists Regulation (BC Reg 385/2000), effective October 17, 2008. Continues the designation of traditional Chinese medicine and acupuncture under the Health Professions Designation Regulation, effective October 17, 2008. |
October 10, 2008 OIC 737/2008 BC Reg 270/2008 |
| Makes the Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioners and Acupuncturists Regulation, and repeals the Acupuncturists Regulation (BC Reg 80/96). | December 4, 2000 OIC 1646/2000 BC Reg 385/2000 |
| Amends the Acupuncturists Regulation to bring sections 3 and 5 into force on April 1, 2000. | July 19, 1999 OIC 865/99 BC Reg 227/99 |
| Amends the Acupuncturists Regulation to bring sections 3 and 5 into force on September 1, 1999. | July 31, 1998 OIC 1087/98 BC Reg 271/98 |
| Amends the Acupuncturists Regulation to bring sections 3 and 5 into force on September 1, 1998. | December 18, 1997 OIC 1434/97 BC Reg 423/97 |
| Amends the Acupuncturists Regulation to bring sections 3 and 5 into force on January 1, 1998. | April 25, 1997 OIC 510/97 BC Reg 159/97 |
| Makes the Acupuncturists Regulation (sections 3 and 5 not in force until July 1, 1997). | April 1, 1996 OIC 415/96 BC Reg 80/96 |
Filed Bylaw Amendments
| Filed Bylaw Amendments | Date |
|---|---|
| Amends the bylaws bylaws by amending section 25(1) to remove the requirements for panels of the discipline committee, inquiry committee, registration committee, quality assurance committee, patient relations committee and education and examination committee to include a board member. | Filed August 19, 2020 In force August 20, 2020 MO 313/2020 |
| Amends the bylaws by amending Schedule H to reflect school name and address changes | Filed June 5, 2019 In force August 6, 2019 |
| Amends the bylaws by amending Schedule H - Recognized TCM Education/Training Programs | Filed September 4, 2018 In force November 3, 2018 |
| Amends the bylaws by repealing and replacing Section 1, Part I and Part II. | Filed March 26, 2018 In force May 25, 2018 |
| Amends 'Schedule H: recognized education programs' of the bylaws. | Filed November 8, 2017 In force January 7, 2018 |
| Amends the college bylaws by amending Section 19(3) and Schedule E. | Filed September 28, 2016 In force November 27, 2016 |
| Amends the college bylaws to allow voting by electronic means. | Filed April 5, 2016 In force June 5, 2016 |
| Amends the college bylaws by repealing and replacing Schedule E (Recognition Guidelines for Education/Training Programs) and Schedule H (Recognized Education Programs). | Filed January 5, 2016 In force February 1, 2016 MO 004/2016 |
| Amends the college bylaws to update requirements for the eligibility for students to apply to take examinations, and to update Schedule H regarding recognized TCM Education and Training Programs. | Filed April 1, 2015 In force April 1, 2015 MO 091/2015 |
| Amends the college bylaws by repealing and replacing Schedule F (fees). | Filed April 15, 2015 In force May 26, 2015 |
| Amends the college bylaws by repealing and replacing Schedule H related to education programs. | Filed March 13, 2014 In force March 14, 2014 MO 076/2014 |
| Amends Schedule F of the bylaws by repealing and replacing section 1 regarding registration examination fees. | Filed June 17, 2013 In force August 16, 2013 |
| Amends Schedule F of the bylaws by adding a footnote regarding prorating of student registration fees. | Filed May 29, 2013 In force July 28, 2013 |
| Amends the bylaws regarding the mandate of the standards of education committee, and repealing and replacing Schedule H to recognize six education programs for the purpose of registration. | Filed February 4, 2013 In force February 12, 2013 MO 035/2013 |
| Amends the bylaws regarding remuneration for board and committee members, a disclosure of citizenship status registration requirement, and, effective April 1, 2011, required continuing education hours. | Filed January 31, 2011 In force February 1, 2011 MO 022/2011 |
| Amends the bylaws by repealing and replacing Schedule F (fees). | Filed November 24, 2010 In force January 1, 2011 MO 343/2010 |
| Amends the bylaws regarding board composition, board terms of office, inquiry committee composition, registration classes and requirements, education program requirements, and other miscellaneous matters. | Filed December 21, 2009 In force February 19, 2010 |
| Amends the bylaws regarding the conduct of general meetings. | February 12, 2008 Deposited |
| Amends the bylaws by repealing and replacing Schedule F (fees). | February 12, 2008 Deposited |
| Amends the bylaws by adding Schedules J and K (tariffs of costs). | December 14, 2007 Deposited |
| Approves amendments to the bylaws with respect to categories of registration for practitioners of TCM and with respect to | April 12, 2001 OIC 494/2001 |
| Approves the bylaws of the College. | June 22, 1999 OIC 715/99 |
Other
| Other | Date |
|---|---|
| Orders that the date by which the first election must be held is changed to December 31, 2002. | December 18, 2001 MO 312/2001 |
| Orders that the date by which the first election must be held is changed to December 31, 2001. | October 27, 2000 MO 370/2000 |
| Orders that the date by which the first election must be held is changed to December 31, 2000. | February 28, 2000 MO 083/2000 |
| Orders that the date by which the first election must be held is changed to April 1, 2000. | June 17, 1999 MO 223/99 |
| Orders that the date by which the first election must be held is changed to April 1, 1999. | April 9, 1998 MO 171/98 |
| Orders that the date by which the first election must be held is changed to April 1, 1998. | June 27, 1997 MO 256/97 |
| 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, 1997. | April 18, 1996 MO 160/96 |
Contact information
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Website: www.cchpbc.ca
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