BC Health Regulators (BCHR) brings together three of B.C.’s six health regulatory colleges and the BC College of Social Workers to collaborate on improving regulatory practice across our organizations. Our shared mandate is to serve and protect all British Columbians, ensuring regulated health-care providers deliver qualified, safe, and ethical care to their patients and clients.
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BCHR News
- Health Professions and Occupations Act (HPOA) now in force April 1, 2026 On April 1, 2026, the Health Professions Act (HPA) was repealed and replaced by the Health Professions and Occupations Act (HPOA). On the same day, updated regulations for health professions to align them with the HPOA also came into effect. How health professions are regulated in BC The Ministry of Health establishes the framework… Read more
- BCHR accepting applications for Support Workers February 6, 2026 OVERVIEW: On behalf of participating regulatory colleges, BCHR is accepting applications for Support Workers. As a Support Worker, you will assist individuals in navigating a regulatory health college’s complaints process when those individuals have alleged that a regulated health practitioner has committed an act of sexual misconduct, sexual abuse, or… Read more