Proposed changes to how occupational therapy is regulated in BC - Last chance to provide your input

The B.C. Government Steering Committee on Modernization of Health Professional Regulation is currently collecting public feedback as they develop a proposal for how British Columbia’s Health Professions Act should be modernized. 

Proposed areas of change include: 

• the number of regulatory colleges in B.C.
• occupational therapy would be regulated by the College of Health and Care Professions of B.C., an amalgamation of regulatory colleges of many professions, including: chiropractors, dietitians, massage therapists, naturopathic physicians, opticians, optometrists, physical therapists, psychologists, speech and hearing professionals, traditional chinese medicine practitioners, acupuncturists and the diagnostic and therapeutic professions
• college governance (including board size and composition) 
• the oversight of regulatory colleges (including creation of a new oversight body)
• the complaints and adjudication process
• legislation regarding information sharing between regulatory colleges and other agencies

A full outline of the proposed changes is available here: Modernizing the provincial health profession regulatory framework: A paper for consultation

We strongly encourage all occupational therapists to provide your input to the Steering Committee through written submission or a 10-minute survey no later than January 10th at 4pm.

CAOT-BC is currently finalizing an official submission response to the consultation. A brief summary of the CAOT-BC response is available in order to support a cohesive message from the BC occupational therapy community. We encourage respondents to use their own words and examples when completing their response.

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