College of Complementary Health Professionals of BC (CCHPBC)
The newly formed College of Complementary Health Professionals of BC (CCHPBC) amalgamates the regulation of professional Chiropractors, Massage Therapists, Naturopathic Physicians, and Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioners and Acupuncturists in the province of British Columbia to ensure they have the competencies needed to practice and that they adhere to the standards required for safe and ethical care.
- A central point of contact about the health professionals the college regulates.
- Enhanced public protection by creating greater consistency in how these health professions are regulated.
- Increased efficiency and effectiveness with greater access to resources and expertise.
FOR THE PUBLIC
APPLICANTS & REGISTRANTS
Helping to ensure safer and ethical healthcare practices for everyone living in British Columbia, CCHPBC’s primary mandate and oversights include the following:
- Regulation: The College regulates the practice of health and care professionals to ensure that they meet standards of competence and ethical conduct. This regulation helps protect the public by ensuring that only qualified individuals practice in these fields.
- Registration & Licencing: The College grants licences to individuals who meet the necessary qualifications and standards to practice in their respective professions. This process involves assessing the applicants’ education, training, and credentials.
- Quality Assurance: The College develops and enforces standards of practice to ensure that professionals maintain competency throughout their careers. This may involve continuing education/professional development requirements and adherence to ethical guidelines.
- Complaints Resolution & Disciplinary Actions: The College investigates complaints or concerns raised against its registrants regarding their professional conduct or competence. It takes appropriate disciplinary actions when necessary to protect the public interest.
- Public Education & Access: The College educates the public about the roles and responsibilities of health and care professionals, as well as their rights as consumers of healthcare services. This transparency helps build trust and confidence in the regulated professions and gives the public access to search the registered professional database to validate credentials and qualifications.
For any technical support requests, inquiries, or additional resource requests related to CCHPBC, please visit our Contact Us page for office hours, office location, telephone numbers, and email contact instructions.
We also welcome feedback from the public and professionals – please submit your feedback via the form found here on our website or by contacting us during regular office hours via phone or email.
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